Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Short-duration course, full-time
Nominal duration	3 weeks (6 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Certificate on Completion)

Tuition fee	€600 per programme
Application fee	€700 one-time Tuition Fee

Entry qualification	Other Students and professional in any field seeking to improve their English language as well as reveal diversity of culture

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Americas, Bhutan, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union, Mexico, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Vietnam, Western Asia, Western Europe.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Documents required: • CV • Motivation letter • English language proficiency document (IELTS, TOFEL or any other (it can be a document that is signed by your university that your level of English language is B2 or higher). • Bachelor/master diploma or transcript of records (that shows what subjects you’ve covered so far) • Copy of passport (or ID card for citizens of EU countries).

Overview

We are living in the century when the whole world can be recognized as one common space where we all should get along and care for each other and the planet. Thanks to modern technical progress, we can go to any place on the globe, just pick one you like more. Due to this fact we are able to meet different people. But are we ready for it? Are we ready and willing to understand diverse cultures?

This summer school offers a wonderful opportunity to widen your inner boundaries and come to Latvia for cultural difference, intercultural communication and, of course, the English language proficiency experience – to improve your all-round language ability and develop your fluency and communication.

Students will participate in lectures, discussions, debates and conversation activities on topics related to cultural changes, urban social ecosystems, sustainable entrepreneurship and social business, so the main aim of the participants’ effort will be to focus attention on the ideas and solutions that create social value as well as the processes through which they are generated.

The summer school’s aim is to show to participants how diverse our world is! The best way to perceive is learning by sharing your own personal experience supplementing it with presence in an unusual environment.

Programme structure

The programme includes workshops and lectures in:
● Intercultural Awareness and Communication
● Cultural Dimensions
● Theory of Diversity
● Successful Negotiation
● Intercultural Intelligence
● Effective/Defective Conflict Management
● Storytelling Strategies and Techniques
● Media and Communication