Summer school “After the Empire: the Collapse of Communism and Beyond”

Both 2-week and 3-week programmes introduce the crucial changes in two Baltic societies, brought up by the collapse of communism. Lectures on a variety of topics concerning social, political and economic issues will be provided by the professors of the participating universities. Special meetings with top-qualified practitioners are part of the programme, as well as visits to governmental and NGO institutions and enterprises. Students will also benefit from a cultural programme that introduces Latvian and Estonian society, culture and history in a wider perspective. Students will visit different museums and attend guided city walking tours.   2-week programme: Credits: 4 ECTS; Fee: 1590 EUR; Duration: July 2 – 15, 2017 (Riga and Tallin)   3-week programme: Credits: 7 ECTS; Fee 1985 EUR; Duration: July 2 – 22, 2017 (Riga, Tallin, Tartu)   Further information and application: www.ut.ee/en/admissions/social-science-law-business  For further inquiries, please contact:

Marta Vilkauša International Mobility Unit Student Services Department University of Latvia Raina boulevard 19, Riga LV-1586, Latvia E-mail: marta.vilkausa@lu.lv

Ms. Mari-Ann Susi Programme Director University of Tartu mari-ann.susi@ut.ee +372 737 6609 +372 501 4388 (GSM)