Enseignantes et Enseignants

The Institute on American Politics and Political Thought will explore the shaping of American identity and the interaction between that identity and U.S. history, politics, and the democratic process.  The Institute will provide a deeper understanding of major currents in U.S. political thought, from the colonial period to the present, and explore contemporary U.S. political and social debates and public policy, relating them back to U.S. political thought and American identity.

LOCATION : University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA

DATES : 5 to 6 weeks between late May and early July exact dates to be confirmed

The Institute on Contemporary American Literature will examine how major contemporary writers, schools, and movements reflect the U.S. literary canon.  The Institute will also explore the diverse communities and voices that constitute the American literary landscape and expose participants to writers who are establishing new directions for American literature.  The Institute will cover a variety of contemporary American writers and writing and suggest how the themes explored reflect larger currents within contemporary U.S. society and culture.  

LOCATION :  University of Montana in Missoula (MT)

DATES : 5 to 6 weeks between late May and early July exact dates to be confirmed

The Institute on Journalism and Media will examine the role of journalists in recognizing and preventing disinformation and will explore strategies for media and information literacy to counter disinformation. The Institute will examine best practices in journalism by discussing the rights and responsibilities of the media in a democratic society, including editorial independence, journalistic ethics, legal constraints, and international journalism.  The program will also highlight the impact of technology in journalism, including the influence of the digital economy, globalization of the news media, and other changes that are transforming the profession.  

LOCATION : Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ

DATES : 5 to 6 weeks between late May and early July exact dates to be confirmed

The Institute on U.S. Culture, Identity, and Society will examine the ethnic, racial, social, economic, political, and religious contexts in which various cultures have manifested in U.S. society while focusing on the ways in which these cultures have influenced social movements and American identity throughout U.S. history.  The program will draw from a diverse disciplinary base and will itself provide a model of how a foreign university might approach the study of American culture and society. 

LOCATION : Seattle University, Seattle (WA)

DATES : 5 to 6 weeks between late May and early July exact dates to be confirmed

The Institute on U.S. Economics and Sustainable Development will explore various topics of socioeconomics; how financial institutions, investors, and businesses interact to support sustainable economic development, innovation, and growth; and increasing diverse and equitable employment through institutional regulation, social inclusion strategies, and private and public policies.  Throughout the Institute, participants will examine the interplay of climate change, U.S. business innovation, corporate regulation, entrepreneurship, and economic theory.  Participants will have opportunities to learn about key institutions and stakeholders in the U.S. economy and meet with a diverse range of business leaders and small business owners, among others.

LOCATION : Institute for Training and Development (ITD) in Amherst, MA and Suffolk University in Boston, MA.  

DATES : 5 to 6 weeks between late May and early July exact dates to be confirmed

The Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy will include a historical review of significant events, individuals, and philosophies that have shaped U.S. foreign policy.  The program will explain the role of key influences on U.S. foreign policy including the executive and legislative branches of government, the media, the U.S. public, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and multilateral institutions.  The Institute will also examine the current U.S. foreign policymaking landscape and emerging trends that are shaping policy. 

LOCATION : University of Delaware in Newark, DE

DATES : 5 to 6 weeks between late May and early July exact dates to be confirmed

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Note : une lettre de recommandation facultative de votre établissement d'origine pourra permettre au jury d'évaluer les retombées potentielles de votre participation au programme SUSI-Scholars. Celle-ci peut être ajoutée à la question 60 du formulaire de candidature en ligne, en format .doc ou .pdf

Les frais de participation au séminaire ainsi que les frais d'hébergement (sur le campus) et transports internationaux sont entièrement pris en charge par le programme. 

Les lauréat.es s'engagent à participer pleinement à ce programme intensif. Ils/Elles devront assister à toutes les conférences et activités organisées et devront s’assurer de lire tous les documents qui leur ont été assignés.
Les participants auront peu de temps pour des activités personnelles et ils/elles ne pourront pas être accompagnés par des membres de leur famille ou des amis.

La procédure de sélection 

Claude LE FUSTEC, Université Rennes 2 - Séminaire 2019 (Contemporary US Literature, Seattle University)

"The welcome and organization of our SUSI stay was exceptional and certainly beyond the wildest dreams that I could have entertained."