Peace and Conflict Studies in Austria (apply by 15 Sept.)

["Dietrich Fischer" <DFischer at pace.edu>]

INVITATION TO STUDY PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION at the European
University Center for Peace Studies (EPU), Stadtschlaining, Austria
Website www.aspr.ac.at, Email epu at epu.ac.at, Tel +43-3355-2498-515.
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We wish to invite you to join a select group of 40 students from
around the world in an intensive course in peace and conflict
studies at the European University Center for Peace Studies (EPU)
in Stadtschlaining, Austria.  All the courses are taught in
English, by leading specialists in their field from around the
world, including Johan Galtung, founder of the field of peace
research.  Studying with the founder of a new academic discipline
is a rare opportunity, like studying medicine with Hippocrates,
economics with Adam Smith, or relativity theory with Albert
Einstein.  EPU offers students a well-rounded program covering
Peace with Security, Development, Freedom, Nature and Culture.

The Program, established in 1991 by Dr. Gerald Mader, Founder and
President of the Austrian Study Center for Peace and Conflict
Resolution, received the 1995 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education.

In addition to attending courses, students get to know each other
closely and conclude friendships that last a lifetime.  In the fall
of 2003, we had 39 students from 28 countries. Many former students
said that studying at EPU was the best time of their life.  Peace
Studies are a highly interdisciplinary and growing academic field.
Our students who have successfully completed their studies are well
grounded in both theory and practice to face the challenges of
global conflict transformation.  We are happy and proud that many
of our former students now have thriving careers with international
organizations, NGOs or work with their respective home governments.

TOPICS INCLUDE: Introduction to Peace Studies, Cross-Cultural
Communication, Peaceful Conflict Transformation, Human Rights,
Governance, Participation, the Global Economy, Peacebuilding and
Development, Demilitarization, Nonviolence, Security, United
Nations Reform, Mediation, Peace Education, Peace and the Media,
Reconciliation after Violence, Peace and Deep Culture.

DATES: Spring term 2005: 27 Feb.-22 May (Apply by 15 Sept. 2004)
Fall term 2005: 2 October - 21 December (Apply by 15 March 2005)

LOCATION: Stadtschlaining, a beautiful, small and quiet medieval
town with a 700 year old castle hosting a peace museum, in the
foothills of the Alps, between Vienna and Graz, surrounded by
hiking trails, with a hot spring nearby.  Classrooms and 44 single
rooms with private bath are located in a new building.

PEACE LIBRARY: next to the castle is a famous peace library with
25,000 books and some films, most of them in English.

COSTS: Euro 2500 tuition + Euro 1200 room rent per semester, plus
Euro 700 examination fee for the Master of Arts program.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Students from any discipline interested in peace
and conflict resolution, young diplomats, government officials,
NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers,
psychologists, officers, and anyone interested in solving conflicts
by peaceful means.  A first university degree is required, and
preferably some professional experience.

DEGREES: Those who successfully complete one semester obtain an
Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies.  Those who
complete two semesters (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall) and write a
thesis obtain a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies,
approved by the Austrian Ministry of Education.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: see www.aspr.ac.at, and click on
"European University Center for Peace Studies", second on the left.

If you have further questions, please contact Anita Flasch, EPU
Secretary <epu at epu.ac.at>, Tel +43-3355-2498-515 (mornings).
We will be happy to answer your questions, or help you apply.

With best regards, Dietrich Fischer

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE SPRING TERM 2005: September 15, 2004

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