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Anncunt*msnt fur !CII5 $tudy of ths U.$" Instifutc far Scholars The U.S. Embaosy, Bangkok, would like to inrrite interestâ‚Źd scholars to apply fur six Summer 2015 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for multinatirnal groupu of experi*nc*d urtiversity faculty, scholars, and other related prr:fessionals. Your application must be submitted by "lantrary 8*,2015 to the following address:
Media and Cultural $ection {Application for SUSI for Scholars} U.S. Embassy Bangkok GPF Tower A l0s Floor,93/l Wireless Road Lumpini, Patltumwan Bangkcrk 10330 The interview rvill take place on January l2'l', 2015 at Media and Cultural Section, U.S. Ernbassy, Bangkok. PROGRAM OVHRVIEW: Study of ttrs U.S" Institutes for Schnlars are intensive post-graduate level acaclemic pr$gralns with integrat*d study tcurs whos$ purpose is to pravid* ?t:Sn university. ftcultyand othnr sch*lars tire opportunittrr tn d*epen their understanding cf U.$. ;r:ciety, culture" values, and institutionn, The.ultimate goal gf th*-** [ns{itp.fe* Ls t* strengthen crynictla and to enhani:c tler quality of teachifg about tht'Unitsd $tat*s in asnd*mie institutisns ehroad,
Studyof the U.S. Institutes for Scholars will rake place at various colleges, univcrsities, attd institutiCIns throughout the Unitecl States over the course of six weeks begilming in or sller Jnne 2015. Each Institute incl*des a {bur we.sk asldemic residency c*nlponent anrl up to two rveeks of an integratul study tour. Please visit our website page to obtain general infurmatior: atrcut the Institutes. Thn website aeldrsss i$: httpJ1s,e.chgngp$-stg1e.govlsusi.
$U$i tbr S*holars will be held in the foll*wing nix tiremes in U"S. Studies: 1 ..
CnnternpCIrar]/ American Literaturs
The Institute on Contemporery Americart l-iteraturc will pravide a deeper understanding of U.S. so*iety and culture, past and present, thrCIugh an examination of contempsr&ry Ar-nericnn {U.S.) literature" Its purpnse is twof,old: to explore contentporary Arnericsn writers and rvriting in a vnri*ty of genres; and to suggest how the thernes explored in thos* works refiect larger: $ulrent$ within sonfempCIrary U,S. socinty arrd culture" "l"he progrem will explore the diversity cf the Ameri*nn tritorary landscape, â‚Źxarnirring holv major mntemporary rvriters, *chools, and movements reflect the traditions of the U.S. Iiterary canon. At the same time, the program will nxpase participants to writers whcr represent a departure fror,n that traditinn, anil who are establishing new directions for American iiterature. The Institute r.vill be hostcd by the University of Louisvillc located in Lauisville, Kenlucky.
2. Joumalism and Media The Institute on Joumalism and Media will provide a deeper understanding of the roles tlrat journalism and the media play in U.S. society. The Institute will examine the rights and responsibilities of the media in a dernocratic ssciety, including editorial independer,tce, journalistic *thics, legal constraints, international journalisnq and media business rnodpls. The Institute will cover stiategies for teaching studenti ofjoumali*rn the basics of thd tradecrall: researching, reportiirg, writing, and editing. Ttre program will also highlight techncllogy's irnpact on journalism, such as the intluence of the internet, the globalization of the news media, thc grr:wth ot'satellite television and radio networks, and other changes in media that are transforming the proftssion. The Institute will b* hosteil by Ohft: University. 3. Religious Pluralism in the Unitecl States
The Institute on Religious Pluralisrn in the United States will provide a deeper understancling of tI.S. society and culture, past and present, through an examination of religious pluralism in th* Llnited States and its intetsection with American deniocracy. Employing a multi-disciplinary approach and drarving on fields such as history, political $cience. sociology, anthropology, Iar'v, and others, the program will explore both the historical and contenrporary relatioruhip befwe*n church and state in the United States. Participants will examine the following aspects of religious pluralism in the United States: the wayx in rvhieh reliâ‚Źious thought and practice have influenced, and been influenced by, the development of American*style demrrcracy; the intersections of religinn and politics in the United Staten in such areas as elections, public policy, and foreign policy; and the sociology and demography of religion in the United States today, including a survey of the diversity of conternporary religious belieft ryd $: impact on Ame'rican pglitics nnd society. The Institute will be hosted by the lJniversity cf Califumia, Santa Barbara.
4. U.S. Culture and Sooiety The Institute on U.S. Culture and Society rvill provide a d*eper understanding of U.S. snciety" culture, values, and instituti*ns. The trnstitute will examine the ethnic, r*cial, social, eccnomic, political, and religious contexts in which various sultures have manifested themselves in U.S" iociety while fucusing on the ways in which these culture$ have irifluenced social moverfisnfs antl American identity throughout U.S. history. The program will draw from a diverse disciplinary base, and will itself provide a model of how a foreign university might approach ttie study of U.S. culture and society. The Institute will be hosted by New York University. 5. lJ.S. Foreign Policy
The Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy will provide a deeper understanding *f how contcmporaty U.S. foreign policy is formulated and implemented. The Institute will include a historical reviel "I"he of significant events, individuals, and philosophies that have shaped U.$. foreign policy. institute will explain the.role of key players in U"S. foreign policy including the executive and legislative branches of government, the media, the U,S. public, think-tanks, nor-governmental organizations, and nnrltilateral irrstitutbns. Pending ECA grant apprcval, the Institute \,\'ill be
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6. U.S. Political Thought The Institute on U.S. Political Thought will provide a deeper understanding of rnajor currents in U.S. political thought from the colonial period to the present. Drawing upon the American Politi*al Development approaclq the Institute will pnrvirtro a full and diverse understanding *f U.S. political thought its cornection to U.S. politics and institutions by linking contemporary issues with historical debafes. Ths Institute will explore particular themes including self-rule anrl limited governrnent, libe*y and fieedorn, individualism and idenfity, equality and inequality, irnd the Americ*n dreanr The Institute concludes with an irrtograted two-week study tour to Boston, New York City, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Charlottesville, and Washington, D.C. Thc Institute will be hosted by the University of Massachusetts Danahue Institute located in Arnherst, MA.
OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAM INFOR}dATI ON: Prograrn Funding: The Department of State will covâ‚Źr ail participant costs, including: program administration; travel and grerund transportati:n in the United States; intemational airfare: and book, cultural, housing, subsistence, mailing, and incidental allowances.
I{ousing and Meal Arrangements: When possible, each participant will have a private rootn with during thn resideney portion (four weeks) of the Institute. Horvever, private room accornmodations cannot be guaranteed during the residency portion of the progranr During the study tour (up to two rveeks), participants will likely share a hotel room with another participant of the same fender. During the residency, housing will typically be in college or university olvned housing. Most meals rvill be provided flt csmpus facilitics, though participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on tltsir own. a shared bathrocrm
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be taken to ersure that any special requirenrents regarding rJiel, daily worship, housing. and mcdical care are satisfied. Please note that a porlion of the program will take place during llarnadan. While the host institution rvill rnake every effort to accornrnodate participants who are fasting, participants slrould be rnade aware of the rigorous nature of the Institute and the expectation that the $uccess of the Institute depends an their full participation. It should al.so ber noted that the hours of daylight in the U.S. during $unilller are signific*nlly longer than what p.articipants may be accustCImed to. Daylight may be longer than 15 hours per day. Care
Ilealth Benefits: All participants will receive the Departmcnt of Statc's coverage of $100,000, with a $25 co-pay per medi*al visit, fi:r the duration of the program. Pre-existing conditions ar* not covered. Infurrnation an the health benefit pfogram may be fnuncl anline at usdos. sevenco mers. co m.
Program Requirements and Restrictions: All participants are expected to participate fully in the program. Candidate* should be rnade aware that they are applying for an intensive progrem and there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program. The Institufe is not * research program.
Participants must nttend all lectures and organized activities and complete assigned readings. Farnily members and/or friends may not ac.company participant$ on any part of the program. Please note that Institute curriculurn will not fomrally address teaching methodology and pedagogical methods.
CANDIDATE DESCzuPTION AND QUALIFICATION
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for Scholars are highly competitive. Priority will be given to plans to er*mnce, update or develop courss$ andlor educational candidates who have firrn materials with a LI.S. studies focus or c:omponent; who have no prior or limited experience in thc United States; and who have special interest in the prCIgrflm rybject areas as demonstrated ttro ugh past scholar$hip, accornplishrnents, and pro fessional duties. Stu<Iy of the U.S. Institutes
Candidates should be mid-career, tlpically between the ages af 30-50, highly-motiyated, experienced scholars and profbssional* generally from institutions of higher education o_r research facused organizations (not-fcr-profits, think tanks, etc.). Wrr'*i1c the edusational level participants will lilcely vary" most shoutd irave graduate degrees and have substantial I*rowledge of the thematic area ofthe Institute or a related field'
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ldeal candidates are individuals whose hr:me institution is seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. studies into its curricula, to develop rrew *ourses in the subject of the Institutq fo enhance anri updat* existilrg sourses on the United St*tes, or tc o{fer speciatrixed semi$arsftrrorkshops fur professionals in U.S. studies areas relnt*d tn the progrry th1rye. \fhilg the ncrninee's scholarly and professional credentials flre an important"consideraticq the potential impact anci multiplier efftct ofthe Institute is equally important. Ideal candidates will have little or no prior experience in the United States. Candiclates must demonstrate English language fluency. Institutes are rigorous and demanding programs; participants witl be expected to handle substantial reading assignments in Englisli an<i to fully *nd actively partir:ipafe in all seminar and panel discussions. English tluency is vital to a srrccessf,ul experience in the Institute, both hr your participant and parl.icipants ftom other countries.
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Emergency Contact Email: Current Position, Title, Institution: Work experience, including previous positions, titles and period: fidue*tiqn, Arademic anil Frufes*iannl Trui*ing: (Fleene list all qarned degreex hcginning with m**t reconi.) S*gree earnad, ye*r el rnedo npe*ializeti srr/Inr ti futi$n
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