The University of Pau and Adour Regions (South West of France) is holding a one-week English-language summer school on its Atlantic Coast campus just outside Biarritz (13-17 July 2015). The school is open to students of all ages interested in a unique "Anglo-Saxon" academic experience in an exceptional setting: sandy beaches and stunning coastal cities are 10 mn away from campus.

The University of Pau and Adour Regions (South West of France) is holding a one-week English-language summer school on its Atlantic Coast campus just outside Biarritz (13-17 July 2015). The school is open to students of all ages interested in a unique "Anglo-Saxon" academic experience in an exceptional setting: sandy beaches and stunning coastal cities are 10 mn away from campus.

Courses

Four exciting courses with a broad appeal will be taught by talented and enthusiastic professors recruited specifically from English-language universities:

• “Third World Women”: Gender and the Global South, by Samantha Christiansen, Marywood University, USA.
  Students will learn about topics of contemporary significance to women in the Third World, such as the Veil, Microfinance, and Sex Trafficking, among others. 

• Economics of Climate Change: Myths and Realities, by Peter Dorman, Evergreen State College, Washington State.
  Acknowledging climate change is just the start. In this course we’ll cut through the confusion about the science, economics and policy of the century’s toughest challenge. 

• Contending Economic Theories: Neoclassical, Keynsian and Marxian, by Richard D. Wolff, New School University, NY, USA.
  Learn about the three major economic "worldviews" - the dominant and the dissenting - and how they shape thoughts and actions trying to cope with global economic and social problems of the 21st century. 

• Big History: An introduction to 13.8 billion years of history since the Big Bang, by David Baker, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  "Big History" is a recent and multidisciplinary school of history that emphasizes "the grand narrative" spanning the 13.8 billion years of our universe. 

The students will pass a final exam in their chosen course, the modalities of evaluation depend on the professor’s choice. Here you can find an overview of the courses held.

Guidelines submission

There are two fee structures, each one with an "early bird" option (i.e. a lower amount if you register before May 15):

1. Registration only (including coffee breaks): €480 before May 15; €550 after May 15. This is for those who live locally or are staying with friends and only want to attend the classes.
2. "Full pack": €650 before May 15; €750 after May 15. in addition to the registration and coffee breaks you get a buffet lunch after each class and three exciting social activities. A great way to make friends and get to know a beautiful area.

Please note that the school does not offer any scholarships.

80% of registration fee (in euros) refunded for a cancellation before June 1. No refund after June 1.

To pre-register

To insure an optimal learning and teaching experience the maximum number of students per class has been set at 25. We expect demand to be high and therefore encourage students to register early.

This is a French government conference registration system with a completely secure online payment system.

First choose your course and decide on the fee. Then pre-register /create an account for the course of your choice with no obligation.

After pre-registering you will receive an e-mail requesting the account activation by clicking on a link in the e-mail. Only then you are taken back to the site where you can now pay online. (Make a note of the amount; you will need to enter it at the secure payment page). Your registration is finalized only after you pay, so don't wait if you want to insure your place at the best rate.

Selection of applications

Mr . Marc Artzouni is responsible : Marc.Artzrouni@univ-pau.fr

For further information

For information about the course structure, the possibilities of accomodation and the diverse activities aside the courses (excursions, sport possibilities, public debate) take a look at our homepages http://www.univ-pau.fr/live/formation/summer-school and http://bcmss.sciencesconf.org/ or feel free to write directly to the school's director at Marc.Artzrouni@univ-pau.fr