Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars/Professionals

09.12.2011  |   Baxış sayı: 592

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of U.S. Department of State and the US Embassy are pleased to announce Summer 2012 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for university faculty and other related scholars.SUSI for Scholars are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad. The institutes will take place at various colleges and universities throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in June 2012.

A total of six programs will be offered for university-level faculty and other scholars:

• American Politics and Political Thought program hosted by University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
• Institute on Contemporary American Literature program hosted by the University of Louisville.
• Journalism and Media program hosted by Ohio University
• Religious Pluralism program hosted by University of California, Santa Barbara
• U.S. Culture and Society program hosted by New York University.
• U.S. Foreign Policy program hosted by the University of Florida

You can get more detailed information about the activities of each program from the Embassy's website.

Qualifications required:

• Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly-motivated and experienced professionals generally from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations (non-profits, think tanks, etc.).
• Candidates must have graduate degrees and have substantial knowledge of the thematic area of the institute.
• Candidates must have firm plans to enhance, update or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus or component at their home institution.
• English proficiency is required.
• Priority will be given to candidates who have no prior or limited experience in the United States.

The program will cover all participation costs.

How to apply

Candidates can select only one program for participation. They are required to submit their CV and motivation essay for the selected program to Bu email ünvanı spambotlardan qorunur. Onu görmək üçün JavaScripti qoşmaq lazımdır. with the subject line "SUSI scholars" by 5pm on December 20, 2011. For more information, please contact the Embassy at 4980335 ext 4327 or forward your questions to Bu email ünvanı spambotlardan qorunur. Onu görmək üçün JavaScripti qoşmaq lazımdır.

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