The Program

Concept

The Transatlantic Students Symposia series provides a student-based and largely student-run space for the discussion of topics of contemporary relevance, introducing students of the humanities (not necessarily of Political Science) to political and historical topics with a strong relation to present-day issues and practical applications. Thus we provide them with an outlook into a possible post-university profession.

To achieve this, the student-based symposia are accompanied by faculty-led workshops and courses. The symposia themselves form the concluding event of a week of related activities, visits, talks and workshops. In that regard, the Symposia stand between traditional seminars and conferences.

The participants of the Symposia are students from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Georgetown Univer-sity, Washington D.C., and other universities, thus creating a truly international atmosphere.

Aims

• creating a productive group dynamics as a prerequisite for a working cultural exchange
• forging personal and academic contacts
• offering students of literary and cultural studies insights into the level of practical politics via an interdisciplinary approach
• by integrating practical components offering an outlook on future career opportunities and internships (in diplomacy, politics, consulting, cultural work, etc.)
• by integrating academic components (the conference) offering a deeper understanding of academic work
• the thorough discussion of a political topic relevant to contemporary society

related program: Annual Students Conferences at Humboldt

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