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Date
July 05 - August 03
Deadline of Application
April 01

Language
English
Target group
Law students

Credits
11 ECTS
Course fee
2500 EUR
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Organizing unit
University of Pécs, International Centre
Course Location
University of Pécs, Hungary
Study Program

The program will include 2 courses:

  1. The Current Challenges of International Human Rights Law
  2. Debate Academy

The Current Challenges of International Human Rights Law course:

Although essential legal frameworks are in place, current times have brought several significant challenges to the protection of human rights both globally and in Europe. The summer school will address some of the most topical issues in this context, including but not limited to the protection of human rights in armed conflicts, the accession of the EU to the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to asylum versus national security, the human rights implications of AI systems and algorithmic decision-making, etc.
You can download the syllabus by clicking here

Debate Academy:

You can download the syllabus by clicking here

Below proposal outlines some of the benefits of debate as an educational method that
enhances students’ critical thinking and argumentation skills. Debate is a formal
method of interactive and representational argument. With its focus on logical
consistency, factual accuracy, originality of arguments and to some degree of emotional
appeal to the audience, debating develops the art of persuasion. It also expands our
understanding of different dilemmas and controversies in our society and gives us a
way of resolving our misunderstandings and conflicts in a peaceful manner.

Debate is known to…
● develop critical thinking and analysis;
● sharpen research skills;
● improve argumentation skills;
● help debaters present arguments persuasively;
● enhance public speaking skills;
● give debaters confidence to speak in front of a room full of people;
● improve students’ knowledge on general and specific current affairs and
social issues topics;
● give students the vision and understanding that there are two sides to
most arguments;
● teach students respect for others, to let them have their say; teach
students to structure and order their thoughts, and identify, introduce,
develop and summarize key points;
● teach students the flexibility to reach quickly to new ideas, critical
questions, and to remain unflustered in a crisis…”
(Courtesy of the English Speaking Union, www.esu.org)


Debate is also a great tool for non-native English language speakers, as it gives them an
opportunity to practice their English, improve their vocabulary and verbal
communication skills. A university with a debating society gains an active student body
and it adequately prepares its students for the challenges of today’s demanding labor
market and the complexity of the society we live in. Finally, debate fosters active and
informed citizenry through promotion of deliberative and participatory democratic
values which are based on anti-discrimination, tolerance and dialogue.


Introduction to Argumentation, Rhetoric & Debate: A Course in the Art of Persuasion
This course will provide students with introduction to argumentation theory, rhetoric,
and with practical skills-building exercises in debate and public speaking. All of the
theories discussed in the course will be connected to present-day issues, as well as to
students’ personal research interests. Furthermore, through weekly assignments, the
students will be required to connect the theory and practical exercises to their field of
study i.e. major, thus building on their understanding and knowledge of argumentation,
communication and debates in that particular discipline and/or thematic area. As a
practical course that aims to enhance students’ critical thinking, active listening,
argumentation and presentation skills, this highly interactive training program
anticipates the following learning outcomes:
✔ students gain a general understanding of argumentation theory and rhetoric;
✔ they are able to build arguments using reason and evidence;
✔ they recognize fallacious reasoning and are able to respond to it critically;
✔ students learn how to debate and to engage persuasively through
argumentation;
✔ students are able to evaluate debates and also self-reflect on their own
performance;
✔ students understand the basics of policy debate;
✔ students are able to use their argumentation, debate and persuasion skills to
advocate for an issue of common/public concern;
✔ students are able to effectively persuade and communicate with an audience
thoughtfully, with a minimum of anxiety.

The Debate Academy will be led by internationally renowned debate experts Dr. Maja Nenadovic and Tvrtko Noa Pater.

Lecturers
Dr. Maja Nenadović
Debate Trainer

Dr. Maja Nenadovic is an international debate coach, trainer and adjudicator, with experience of having coached debaters in 40+ countries worldwide. She holds a PhD in Political Science and European Studies from the University of Amsterdam, and her research interests are focused on diverse dysfunctions of democracy. Her work as a human rights and civic education specialist, critical pedagogy practitioner and consultant in program design, monitoring and evaluation and curriculum development focuses on the fields of civic engagement, conflict transformation, participatory democracy and fostering social cohesion.

Tvrtko Noa Pater
Debate Trainer

Tvrtko Noa Pater is a Croatian debate trainer with over 17 years of debate teaching experience. A two-time Croatian national debate champion in British Parliamentary debate, Tvrtko has worked with university students from all around the world. Tvrtko is also the head legal trainer in the educational program “Model International Criminal Court Western Balkans” where he teaches students about international criminal law and transitional justice.

Tvrtko

Our European Studies Summer School will give you an opportunity to do more than just study!

One of the highlights of the summer school is the opportunity to make international friendships! Over the course of the program, we organize a number of social events where you can better get to know your fellow participants, including an Intercultural Evening and a Quiz Night about the European Union.

As part of the program, you will have the chance to visit the most remarkable touristic and historic sights of Pécs accompanied by a tour guide, such as the Cathedral, the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, the Kodály Centre music hall, and the Mosque of Pasha Qasim.

One of the dinner programs will be all about introducing you to local cuisine and wine: tasting wine from the most famous wine regions in Hungary, which is located near the city of Pécs, with traditional Hungarian meals.

The region around Pécs is also famous for its thermal baths and lakes. During the program, you will be able to visit the beautiful Siklós Spa, and go kayaking on Lake Orfű.

Program fee: 2500 EUR (for individual payment), 2400 EUR (if the university transfers the program fees)

Payment deadline

Registration fee: Secure your place by paying 100 EUR registration fee that will be deducted from your overall program fee of 2500 EUR. You can make your payment through our online application platform (apply.pte.hu) 

After you have paid the entire sum of the program fee, you will receive your Letter of Acceptance. The Letter of Acceptance will be needed for your visa application, if a visa is required to enter Hungary from your country. (Please visit the website of an Embassy or Consulate of Hungary in your country to get informed whether you will need a visa or not)

The program fee covers: cost of instruction, accommodation, lunch on teaching days, dinners, city tour and social programs.

After the official confirmation of your application, we will send you the details of the online payment.

You will need the following documents for a valid application:

  • Verification of Enrollment*
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of ID card or passport

*The verification of enrollment document is an official document provided by your home university, stating that you are a currently enrolled student. Typically you can ask your international coordinator how you can obtain it.

English language requirements:

Accepted language test

Minimum result

TOEFL (iBT internet - based)

72 points

IELTS (Overall Band Score)

5.5

Duolingo English Test

105 points

Cambridge ESOL

B2 level

TELC

B2 level

ECL

B2 level

Oxford Online Placement Test

70 points

You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you:

  • You have a major/minor in English, i.e. the English language is the field of study (studies in English linguistics or literature)
  • You have continued your high school or undergraduate studies in the English language
  • You are a native English-speaking applicant (a copy of your passport for proof)

You will get an official confirmation that we have received your application within one week after submitting it.

Please click on the following link to apply: https://apply.pte.hu/courses/course/533

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