GLOBAL STUDIES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES -Summer School

Organised by the University of Cantabria (Spain), Global Studies in Uncertain Times: Identifying Challenges, Proposing Solutions is an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme. It is a hybrid course hat combines online learning and onsite lectures that will be delivered in Santander (Spain) in English language.

Objectives:

Understanding globalization and its different dimensions, Identifying the concepts associated with globalization, encouraging the use of information management tools for permanent updating, and developing a critical spirit and reasoned discussion in matters related to global studies.

Learning outcomes:

Negotiating (conflict treatment and cooperation), interpreting the intervention of economic, cultural and social agents, and learning the process of economic and social internationalisation.

Modules:
1. Introduction to Global Studies
2. Globalization and Migration
3. Globalization and Contested Global Leadership
4. State of the Planet
5. Global Climate Change
6. Planet Health and Sustainable Development
7. Student presentations

Virtual component: 2 – 30 June 2025. Materials available on EUNICE Moodle.

Onsite sessions: lectures on 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 July 2025 + cultural activities. Venue: Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Cantabria. 56, Los Castros Ave. Santander (Spain). With lecturers from 4 EUNICE universities and from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA).

This course may be recognised with 3 ECTS. Consult with your local EUNICE office for more information.

Timetable:

Online part in June
Onsite lectures in Spain in July

• EUNICE student (student at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, University of Cantabria, University of Catania, Université Polythecnique Hauts-de-France, Karlstad University, University of Mons, University of Peloponnese, Poznan University of Technology, University of Vaasa, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu)
• English B2
• Study level: Bachelor, Master, PhD

Study Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD

Please, note the application deadline is only illustrative. It depends on the International Relations Office of your own university.

Students from University of Cantabria: enrol through UC Virtual Campus. Registration period: 30 April – 14 May 2025.

Other EUNICE students (from Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, University of Catania, Université Polythecnique Hauts-de-France, Karlstad University, University of Mons, University of Peloponnese, Poznan University of Technology, University of Vaasa or Polytechnic Institute of Viseu): contact your university’s International Relations Office.

Contact your university’s International Relations Office to applyfor the course and for Erasmus+ funding.