Scholarship Humboldt University, Berlin MA program - "Central Asia / Caucasia" Application deadline January 10, 2001 Humboldt University, Berlin, with the financial support of the Volkswagen Stiftung, announces a 2 year postgraduate MA program "Central Asia / Caucasia" for which up to 20 applicants will be accepted. Scholarships available. Three main topics Human Action in Natural Space Identities - History - Politics Myth and Reality of the Silk Road will be studied in a multidisciplinary approach that includes geography, history and culture, economics, law, and politics. Students will qualify for jobs in international organizations, consulting, and information as well as for academic careers. The program of studies starts in April 2001 and includes 3 semesters of academic training and a 3 months internship in the region. The degree will be completed by a 3 months-long period spent preparing a master's thesis. Teaching staff includes specialists from six renowned German universities and research institutions. Intensive training in selected local languages is included. Successful applicants will have a B.A. or higher academic degree and a good basic knowledge of German (Please ask about additional facilities). Applications by students from the region itself are particularly welcome. Please submit a CV, degree certificates, and a detailed statement of purpose to explain your personal interests and expectations to: Zentralasien-Seminar Humboldt University Unter den Linden 6 D-10099 Berlin / Germany by 10 January 2001 (date of postmark, fax or e-mail). For more information contact Oliver Reisner E-mail: oliver.reisner@rz.hu-berlin.de Fax (49-0) 30-2093-6666 Web site: http://www2.hu-berlin.de/zentralasien/ _____ Listed with AZER.com: 12/05/2000 AI Home | Magazine Choice | Topics | Store | Contact us From Azerbaijan International © Azerbaijan International 2000. All rights reserved.