Winter School»Experience the World«at Jacobs University Bremen

January 13 – 31, 2014

Welcome to the charming Hanseatic City of Bremen!

Jacobs University is situated in the Free Hanseatic City of

Bremen – a city with maritime atmosphere and 1,200 years of

history. The historical market square is famous for Bremen’s

mascots, the Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm

fairytale, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

More than 30,000 students live and study in the state of

Bremen. Off-campus there are many restaurants, pubs, clubs,

museums, theaters and other venues to explore. Bremen is

home to the Freimarkt, Germany’s oldest funfair, and the

traditional Christmas market is a popular destination not

just for locals. The Schlachte area along the Weser River and

the Viertel quarter are known for their vibrant nightlife.

Excursions

Students can enjoy their leisure time with excursions through-

out the region. Centrally located in Europe, Bremen serves

as the ideal starting point for trips to European destinations

such as Hamburg, Brussels and Amsterdam. Bremen is also

the only German city that has an international airport within

ten minutes of the city center.

For participants of the seminar German Politics and Culture,

a university-led study trip to Germany’s capital Berlin will be

offered.

Registration

The Winter School is open to applicants currently enrolled as

undergraduate and graduate students, as well as exceptionally

qualifi ed secondary school graduates. Research associates are

also welcome to attend the methods courses.

Students who wish to take part in Jacobs University’s Winter School

in 2014 must hand in their application by October 31, 2013.

The online application and more detailed information can be

found on our webpage: www.jacobs-university.de/winterschool

Please feel free to contact us!

Jacobs University

Campus Ring 1 | 28759 Bremen | Germany

Phone: +49 421 200 43 11

winterschool@jacobs-university.de

www.jacobs-university.de/winterschool

m.jacobs-university.de

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Experience the World (Undergraduate Level)

German Politics and Culture – 5 ECTSThis highly interactive course provides students with an introduction to contemporary politics and recent history of Germany. At the same time, the course applies selected theoretical perspectives from the breadth of social sciences to contextualize the German experience, including infl uential works from political sociology, political science, social psychology and political economy. The course is supplemented by a fi eld trip to the nation’s capital, Berlin.

Africa’s Role in the 21st Century – 5 ECTSThis course, taught by former ambassador Dr. Claas Knoop, covers current developments on the African continent and its position in the globalized world. In particular, the course focuses on questions of development and security policies in African-European relations.

Human Traffi cking: An International Perspective – 5 ECTSThis course will examine the defi nition of human traffi cking and study a number of legal instruments (conventions and laws) to come to a full understanding of how human traffi cking is defi ned. A discussion turns to what we actually know about human traffi cking – how we measure the problem, why it is so diffi cult to determine just how many persons are being traffi cked and whether a person is a traffi cked victim.

The World of Methods (Graduate Level)

Mathematical Methods for Logistics and Economics – 5 ECTSThe course is an introduction to basic concepts of linear algebra, probability, and optimization, with view on their applications in logistics and economics. Since methods and techniques from these fi elds are extensively used for building quantitative models in all areas of science, engineering, and economics, the course may also be used to refresh or deepen mathematical knowledge on graduate level.

Mixed Methods – 2 ECTSMixed methods, i.e. the combination of elements from quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, has been gaining in impor-tance as a research design over the past years. This hands-on course will guide students through the stages of conducting a mixed methods study. We will look at the different kinds of mixed methods designs and at issues that arise during sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Students taking this course must be familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Accommodation

The Winter School program offers room and board

to participants.* This includes:

› Residential colleges with modern single rooms

› Fully equipped recreation, common and multimedia rooms

› In-college cafeterias with full board

› University campus with 24-hour security

The Winter School at Jacobs University is an annual academic

program that takes place during the January intersession and

invites students from around the world to join the Jacobs commu-

nity in learning and living together on campus. Courses, which

range from politics to art to methodology, are taught by interna-

tional faculty from Jacobs University and its partner institutions.

Students can earn up to 5 ECTS credits (European Credit

Transfer System) at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

An offi cial transcript is provided at the end of the program so

that credits can be transferred to the home institution.

Excerpt from our Course Program 2014

Join our international

community and combine academics

with adventure!

*For detailed information refer to our website www.jacobs-university.de/winterschool

Winter School Fees Per regular course – 5 ECTS

For students from Bremen, Bremerhavenand partner universities

€ 750.00

€ 500.00

Methods courses – 2 ECTS

For students from Bremen, Bremerhavenand partner universities

€ 300.00

€ 250.00

German Politics & Culture (including Berlin study trip) € 850.00

The whole course program and details on syllabi and instructors are available on the website: www.jacobs-university.de/winterschool

Jacobs University is a young and independent, private research

university situated in Bremen, Germany. First-class research

and teaching, international diversity and transdisciplinary co-

operations are the hallmarks of this state-recognized university.

Quick facts:

› English is the offi cial language in and outside the classroom

› Students from over 100 nations live and learn together

on the residential campus

› 1:11 faculty-to-student ratio

› Outstanding research and learning facilities

About Jacobs University

Winter School at Jacobs University

Dates: January 13 – 31, 2014