New deadline for applications April 15, 2014
Funds still available!
The European Studies Consortium is able to provide funds for travel to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus faculty. These grants are for projects that further development of new curricular content or the building of partnerships in Western, Central or Eastern Europe. Grants will be made on a competitive basis. Successful applications will receive up to $1000 in travel support. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the competition by email.
Applications will be judged on the following criteria:
Projects that internationalize or expand opportunities to integrate foreign languages into the curriculum. Funding to be used for the collection of materials to update courses on Europe or European cultures, or for the collection of curricular resources that would allow students to utilize their foreign language skills in area studies courses.
Travel to develop collaborative research and (or) curriculum for sustainable partnerships with European institutions or colleagues.
For application and complete details please click here.
Friday, March 14, 2014
From Social to Communicative Construction: Transatlantic Developments in Interpretative Sociology
A lecture by Bernt Schnettler
Professor and Chair for Sociology of Culture and Religion, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Tuesday, March 25
12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.
Room 710 Social Sciences
Lunch provided by reservation
In the late 1960s, the 'new' sociology of knowledge opened up a path of stimulating academic collaboration between European and American currents of thought. Roughly half a century later, the 'New' Sociology of Knowledge has evolved in different directions. Professor Schnettler will focus on the vibrant debate in Europe. Special attention will be paid to the recent development of three cognate approaches: The Theory of Communicative Genres, the Social Constructionist Approach to Discourse Analysis (SKAD) and Sociological Hermeneutics, now jointly developing a research program under the programmatic title "Communicative Constructionism."
To reserve lunch email marydrew@umn.edu
Sponsored by: The European Studies Consortium and the Department of Sociology
Professor and Chair for Sociology of Culture and Religion, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Tuesday, March 25
12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.
Room 710 Social Sciences
Lunch provided by reservation
In the late 1960s, the 'new' sociology of knowledge opened up a path of stimulating academic collaboration between European and American currents of thought. Roughly half a century later, the 'New' Sociology of Knowledge has evolved in different directions. Professor Schnettler will focus on the vibrant debate in Europe. Special attention will be paid to the recent development of three cognate approaches: The Theory of Communicative Genres, the Social Constructionist Approach to Discourse Analysis (SKAD) and Sociological Hermeneutics, now jointly developing a research program under the programmatic title "Communicative Constructionism."
To reserve lunch email marydrew@umn.edu
Sponsored by: The European Studies Consortium and the Department of Sociology
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Europe in the News
The European Studies Consortium was founded to promote and support inquiry into Europe related issues, engaging scholars and students across disciplinary and collegiate borders. Based on this inquiry we have established a Europe in the News page on our website. This page will give links to articles from credible international media resources on current events affecting Europe today. From the UK to the Ukraine and all points in between we will be monitoring and posting the latest news on a weekly basis. The page also has links to European news sources to track events by country.
Currently we are watching the situation in the Ukraine very closely and will be featuring articles as events unfold.
To access the page please click here.
Currently we are watching the situation in the Ukraine very closely and will be featuring articles as events unfold.
To access the page please click here.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
FLAS Nomination Form now Available Online
The new FLAS nomination form is now available to all designated department personnel to upload student-required information to compete in the 2014-2015 FLAS competition.
The new system eliminates duplicate paperwork and makes the process flow easier between the nominators and the FLAS coordinator.
The form is available by clicking here or by utilizing this link http://z.umn.edu/zumneduflas.
Quick Tips:
It is best to collect all of the information before uploading the information.
Uploaded documents (unofficial transcripts, student's 1-2 page statements, letter of recommendation, department nomination letter) can be in a word document or PDF.
Important: Where it states to put in the UMN Internet ID that you do not put in the full email address. This will stall the nomination form.
Students no longer need to get a statement from a LCTL instructor. They need only provide the instructor's name, Internet ID (x500) and email address. If the LCTL instructor does not have a University Internet ID please use the Non-University LCTL Instructor form provided by clicking FLAS Non-University LCTL Form.pdf. Once completed it can be uploaded with the other documents.
If you have any questions about the nomination process please visit the FLAS website by clicking here or contact Jodi Elowitz, FLAS Coordinator at 612-624-6527 or elow001@umn.edu.
The new system eliminates duplicate paperwork and makes the process flow easier between the nominators and the FLAS coordinator.
The form is available by clicking here or by utilizing this link http://z.umn.edu/zumneduflas.
Quick Tips:
It is best to collect all of the information before uploading the information.
Uploaded documents (unofficial transcripts, student's 1-2 page statements, letter of recommendation, department nomination letter) can be in a word document or PDF.
Important: Where it states to put in the UMN Internet ID that you do not put in the full email address. This will stall the nomination form.
Students no longer need to get a statement from a LCTL instructor. They need only provide the instructor's name, Internet ID (x500) and email address. If the LCTL instructor does not have a University Internet ID please use the Non-University LCTL Instructor form provided by clicking FLAS Non-University LCTL Form.pdf. Once completed it can be uploaded with the other documents.
If you have any questions about the nomination process please visit the FLAS website by clicking here or contact Jodi Elowitz, FLAS Coordinator at 612-624-6527 or elow001@umn.edu.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
2014 Summer Research Grants in Austrian/Central European Studies for UMN Graduate Students
The Center of Austrian Studies is able to offer four Summer 2014 Research Grants of $4,000. Applications are welcome from all disciplines with connection to Austrian/Central European Studies
Students should email the following as Word documents to Klaas van der Sanden (vande001@umn.edu) by 4:30 p.m., February 28, 2014.
1. A two-page proposal describing the scholarly work to be undertaken during the summer. The work must be related directly to your progress towards degree completion.
2. A statement of academic progress, listing:
a. Year of entrance into the graduate program
b. Actual or projected dates of Ph.D. prelims, prospectus meeting, and Ph.D. defense, as appropriate;
c. Remaining degree requirements to be completed with a schedule for completion
3. Transcript
4. Letter of Recommendation by the Applicant's advisor
For More Information, contact:
Klaas van der Sanden
Center for Austrian Studies
Email: vande001@umn.edu
For selection criteria and eligibility please visit cas.umn.edu
Students should email the following as Word documents to Klaas van der Sanden (vande001@umn.edu) by 4:30 p.m., February 28, 2014.
1. A two-page proposal describing the scholarly work to be undertaken during the summer. The work must be related directly to your progress towards degree completion.
2. A statement of academic progress, listing:
a. Year of entrance into the graduate program
b. Actual or projected dates of Ph.D. prelims, prospectus meeting, and Ph.D. defense, as appropriate;
c. Remaining degree requirements to be completed with a schedule for completion
3. Transcript
4. Letter of Recommendation by the Applicant's advisor
For More Information, contact:
Klaas van der Sanden
Center for Austrian Studies
Email: vande001@umn.edu
For selection criteria and eligibility please visit cas.umn.edu
Monday, November 11, 2013
Office Hours for Information on 2014-2015 Fellowships in European and International Studies (FLAS) Beginning Thursday, November 14, 2013.
Office hours have been established to aid students and department personnel in navigating the nominating procedures for FLAS. Beginning Thursday, November 14, hours will be available between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are encouraged. Please email Jodi Elowitz at elow0001@umn.edu to set up an appointment. Hours will take place in room 248 Social Sciences Building.
2014-2015 Fellowship in European and International Studies, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) competition is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students to promote the study of modern foreign languages and in particular less-commonly-taught languages in European and International studies.
Summer Fellowships provide a $2500 living stipend and $5000 towards tuitions and fees for undergrads, graduate and professional students. Academic Year Fellowships provide undergraduates with a $5000 living stipend and $10,000 towards tuition and fees. A $15,000 living stipend and $18,000 towards tuition and fees is available for graduate and professional students.
Eligibility, information and complete details for both international and European competitions are available online by clicking here.
A new online procedure for handling nominations is being put into place and will be announced soon. 2014-2015 Academic Year FLAS awards will be contingent on available funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
2014-2015 Fellowship in European and International Studies, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) competition is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students to promote the study of modern foreign languages and in particular less-commonly-taught languages in European and International studies.
Summer Fellowships provide a $2500 living stipend and $5000 towards tuitions and fees for undergrads, graduate and professional students. Academic Year Fellowships provide undergraduates with a $5000 living stipend and $10,000 towards tuition and fees. A $15,000 living stipend and $18,000 towards tuition and fees is available for graduate and professional students.
Eligibility, information and complete details for both international and European competitions are available online by clicking here.
A new online procedure for handling nominations is being put into place and will be announced soon. 2014-2015 Academic Year FLAS awards will be contingent on available funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
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