The applications for the Specialization Seminar “América Latina Hoje” are open until June 24. Apply here.

About the seminar:

Applications are open for the 11th edition of “America Latina Hoje”, an intensive and multidisciplinary course, addressing the socio-economic, political and cultural dynamics of Latin America. The course presents the reality of the region in its multiple dimensions, particularly in relation to the transatlantic space. With specialized professors, researchers and diplomats in Latin America, students will have contact with the dynamism of the region in its different social, economic and cultural aspects. The course is aimed at students and professionals interested in international studies and Latin American studies, in the areas of cultural activities, international relations, cooperation and development. It grants 6 credits ECTS and a final diploma.

Coordination

Professors:

Cátia Miriam Costa (CEI-IUL)
Luis A.Fretes Carreras (CEI-IUL)
Marcelo Moriconi Bezerra (CEI-IUL)

Guest lecturers:

Ana Paula Zacarias (Secretaria de Estado para os Assuntos Europeus)
Andrea Valencia  (Instituto Bellas Artes, Colômbia)
Andrés Malamud (ICS-Universidade de Lisboa)
Eduardo Perera Gomez (Premio Mario Quartim Graça – Casa América Latina)
Eurico Brilhante Dias (Secretário de Estado da Internacionalização e docente do ISCTE)
Jussi Pakkasvirta (University of Helsinki )
Matias Dewey (Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies)
Vasco Franco (Observatório de Segurança, Criminalidade Organizada e Terrorismo – OSCOT)

 

Programme:

2 July 2018 – Monday – Session 1 (ISCTE-IUL)

14h00 | Course opening, methodology, evatuation.
            Luis A. Fretes Carreras (CEI-IUL)

15h45 | break

16h00 | Seminar | introduction to Latin American political history |
             Luis A. Fretes Carreras (CEI-IUL) / Andrés Malamud (ICS)

18h00 | break

18h15 | Welcome | Official opening
             (Rector ISCTE-IUL) Luís Nuno Rodrigues (Director CEI-IUL) and Manuela Júdice (CAL Secretary-General)

18h30 | Inaugural conference |Latina American in globalisation
Jussi Pakkasvirta (Helsinki University – CEISAL)

3 July 2018 – Tuesday – Session 2 (ISCTE-IUL)

15h00 | Conference | NEW challenges for Ibero-american cities
            Vasco Franco (Observatório de Segurança, Criminalidade Organizada e Terrorismo – OSCOT).

16h00 | break

16h15 | Seminar | Society and Public Policies | Security, violence and insecurity in Latin America
            Marcelo Moriconi Bezerra (CEI-IUL)

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