The American Studies Seminar was first established in 1995 and thus is already nearing its fourteenth anniversary. Organized annually and jointly by the Institute of International Relations, the American College of Greece (Deree College) and the United States Embassy, the seminar affords a comprehensive picture of the United States through the examination of domestic trends and events that have influenced American society.
The two-week seminar consists of lectures, films and panel discussions and takes place every spring at the Downtown campus amphitheatre. It is designed for college seniors, graduate students, teachers, diplomats, journalists, businesspersons and other professionals. The seminar features distinguished speakers from the academic, diplomatic and business communities, who make presentations on a wide range of topics relevant to both Greece and the United States. Attendance is free of charge, and Deree students receive two credits upon successful completion of the seminar, making it the equivalent of a College course.
Over the years, the seminar has focused on such issues as the emergence of United States as a world power, the outbreak of the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and problems arising from increased competition with Japan and the European Union.
The American Studies Seminar has proven to be extremely successful by any number of criteria. Attended by participants from many countries, it has developed into a forum for lively discussion and the energetic exchange of ideas. Academics and diplomats alike agree that this will increase dialogue and understanding between Greece and the United States and facilitate an informed discussion of important international issues at all levels of Greek society.
Thematic areas of the American Studies Seminar:
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The Changing Face of Society:
Immigration, Integration, Diversity and Tolerance |
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Global Challenges for the Younger Generation |
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Remembering the '60s |
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American Politics at a Crossroads: Roosevelt, Reagan and the 2008 Presidential Election |
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Cycles of Change in US Politics and Culture |
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The Transformation of American Politics, Policy and Society: 1960-2005 |
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The Transformation of American Politics, Policy and Culture |
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The Media in a National and Global Context |
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The Rule of Law at Home and Abroad |
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Facing the global challenge |
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What We Know Now: Greek & American Perspectives on the Cold War and its Aftermath |
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In Pursuit of the Millenium: Greece, Europe and USA |
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22-24/3 and
29/3-6/4/1999
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Towards the Year 2000: Creating a Civil Society |
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30/3-10/4/1998 |
On the Migration of Peoples, Capital and Cultures |
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On the American City |
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The American Elections of 1948, 1968, 1996 |
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27/3-14/4/1995 |
The USA after World War II: 1945-1995 |
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