Switzerland – Disarmament Diplomacy, International Negotiations and Humanitarian Action (Closed)
Geneva, Switzerland
Dates
- Summer 1 Semester - May 20 - June 23, 2012 (These dates are tentative. Exact dates TBA.)
Application Deadline
- Summer 1 Semester - November 18, 2011
Description
Group Leader(s): Professor Denise Garcia -Political Science and International Affairs (denisegarcia@neu.edu)
Course Description: Disarmament Diplomacy and Humanitarian Action. The program was inaugurated in 2007 at Northeastern University by Assistant Professor Denise Garcia of Political Science and International Affairs. The Dialogue exposes students to the practice and real life of diplomacy and negotiation of key international politics issues at the highest level that occur in the city of Geneva, capital of humanitarian diplomacy, and European headquarters of the United Nations. It also endeavors to provide students with opportunities and possibilities of networking for future professional possibilities.
Students spend a month at the United Nations, interacting with diplomats and negotiators from several countries, as well as United Nations personnel, non-governmental organizations, researchers, academics, and students from around the world. They learn about world politics in action and how international cooperation occurs in the making of new international treaties and initiatives to address some of the most pressing problems humanity faces today. Since the beginning of Dialogue, several co-op opportunities began with at least five students in co-op at a time per semester in Geneva and beyond.
The focus of this Dialogue is on pressing issues of disarmament, arms control, international humanitarian law, and human as well as international security. This is part of Professor Garcia's research agenda at Northeastern. She is the author of pioneer research on this area: Small Arms and Security - New Emerging International Norms, Routledge 2006/Reprinted 2009 and Disarmament Diplomacy and Human Security - Norms, Regimes, and Moral Progress in International Relations, Routledge 2011. Beyond lectures, there are active and hands-on activities such as debates, role playing, visits, and discussion. This is an extraordinary and unique opportunity afforded only to Northeastern University students. There is no other university in the world that offers the same elaborate month-long opportunity at the United Nations.
Courses
- INTL 4945 Dialogue of Civilizations: Global Issues in Comparative Perspective
- POLS 4938 International Politics - Learning Abroad
Eligibility Requirements
Good GPA, no restrictions on major, but preferably Political Science and International Affairs, good disposition, and excellent demeanor. Keen interest in the topics of the course.
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page Upload essay questions
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge
Accommodations
International Youth Hostel in Geneva - (shared room and bath)