Learn about the growing, rapidly changing phenomenon and
dynamics of transnational families!
- 26 – 30 June (Young professionals)
- 26 June – 5 July (Students)
The summer school will take place in Brussels, Belgium
Join us for an International Summer School in the heart of Europe. Internationally acknowledged lecturers, experienced guest speakers, interactive workshops engaging practitioners from the field and off-campus excursions will make this Summer School informative AND fun.
Programme
Families that are geographically dispersed due to economic or forced migration; families in which a member works abroad almost continuously; families in which a (mostly) young person lives abroad for a longer period for study or internship,… Obviously, the realities of transnational families are very different. By attending this summer school, participants will get an improved understanding of the growing, rapidly changing phenomenon and dynamics of
transnational families.
- The theoretical basis in lectures and workshops will be offered by an internationally composed team of specialized psychologists and social scientists.
- Field visits of organizations working with transnational families, refugee families and children… will confront the participants with relevant methodologies and how to apply them in this context.
- We promote exchanges between researchers and stakeholders from different countries, disciplines, and research communities on transnational families
Target Group
- Undergraduate students (2nd, 3rd and 4th grade) of social education who want to develop a broader view on social work and counselling work with transnational families, both on a theoretical and methodological level. All students participating, will get 3 ECTS-points. In order to receive them, all parts of the programme are mandatory.
- (Young) professionals, early career investigators and practitioners from social work and welfare organizations will be offered a specific programme during the first week (26-30 June), based on their needs. If they cannot attend the whole programme, they can choose for some specific lectures or workshops of their interest.
- Researchers in the field of transnational families and the changing dynamics.
Practical Information
The concrete programme will be shared later.
Classes will take place at a small and pleasant campus in Schaarbeek in the North of Brussels. Using public transport, the city centre and main tourist attractions are only 15 minutes away.
Lodging and travel costs are not included in the price of this summer school. If you like to stay in contact with the other participants during the evenings or free moments, we recommend you to stay in one of the proposed budget friendly ho(s)tels. A list of possibilities will be available after registration.
Language: English
Registration Fee
FREE: Students from the COST network and Odisee (after approval)
250 euros: Other students
300 euros: Professionals and researchers (apply after 26 April)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 250 euros – Professionals (apply before 26 April)
If you cancel your subscription before the 15th of May, we will reimburse 100% of the subscription fee. If you cancel between the 15th of May and the 4th of June, we will reimburse 50% of the subscription fee. If you cancel after the 5th of June or don’t cancel at all, the subscription fee cannot be reimbursed anymore.
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