The Henry J. Leir Luxembourg Program, Clark University announces…The May Term 2017 in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in Europe:

“Europe at the Crossroads: Challenges to a Unified Europe”

taught by Clark University Professor John BrownThe Henry J. Leir Luxembourg Program (LLP-CU) is offering a new deadline for Europe at the Crossroads: Challenges to a Unified Europe, a course that will be taught by Prof. Brown in Europe this coming May 16 to June 9, 2017. Experience and make your way through Europe with Prof. Brown, as he takes his students on field trips in Luxembourg and the surrounding countries of Belgium, France, and Germany in order to bring to life the course material talked about in class in the mornings.

Among the field trips for this course are : The Maginot Line (World War II French Defense Line) at Hackenberg in France; The European Economic and Social Commission in Brussels, Belgium; European Union Agencies in Luxembourg; The European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany (this will be an overnight trip); and other sites in the region.

Course Description:

“Trump has bared his fangs to Merkel. He will do untold damage to Europe”- 17 January 2017, The Guardian

“Trump Takes Aim at the European Union” – 24 January 2017, Foreign Affairs

Today’s headlines tell us that we find ourselves in uncharted territory. The European Union (EU) is a unique experiment in international understanding that includes 28 countries and almost as many languages and cultures. Does the Brexit vote in the UK and the rise of European populism opposed to the EU place the future of a Unified Europe in jeopardy? The May Term offers you the opportunity to explore this question, and others, on site in the heart of Europe. The course features a unique blend of classroom and experiential learning. It will include presentations by people involved in numerous aspects of the European experiment: the common currency, migration, agricultural policies and the free

movement of people. In-class sessions provide the necessary background to the policies that make for a unified Europe. This course allows you to understand this historically critical juncture in this historical experiment to draw countries and peoples closer together by tearing down the walls that divide them.

This course carries one full Clark academic credit and a Global-Comparative Perspective. It is taught in English, has no pre-requisites, and is open to all students, including first-year students.

Sending Clark University students to Luxembourg for over 30 years!

Open only to Clark students, this May Term offers an invaluable learning experience. The Leir Luxembourg Program has heard student voices and believes in the importance of offering this course this summer. So, we are: Reducing the program fee to $4,900 (each accepted student will be subsidized by The Leir Charitable

Foundation by ca. $1,700.). Increasing the 8 available The Henry J. and Erna D. Leir Merit Scholarships to $750; Increasing the 8 available The Henry J. and Erna D. Leir Excellence Through Diversity Scholarships

to $750;

And extending the deadline to Monday, 20 February 2017.And as always, students on need-based financial aid during the academic year also qualify for financial

aid. The range of aid in the past has been between $200 and $2,100.

Europe at the Crossroads: Fulfills one full Clark academic unit;

Fulfills the Global Comparative Perspective;Is taught in English;Has no pre-requisites, andIs open to all Clark students, including first-years.

For more information, check our website http://www.clarku.edu/offices/leir/mayterm/Application and scholarship materials are available in the Luxembourg Office (Geography Building, Room #101). You can also visit us on facebook.com/llpcu; or e-mail: luxembourgprograms@clarku.edu; ext. 7634. Also, please feel free to contact Prof. Brown directly at JBrown@clarku.eduThe LLP-CU reserves the right to amend or cancel its programs or any program element at any time without prior notice.

I would definitely recommend this program to other students. One of the best things was its location, which allowed us to visit so many places.

2015 MT Student

This class taught me more about Europe than all of my years of school thus far. This opportunity to learn about Europe in Europe in a class was priceless.

2000 MT Student

I found myself learning lessons in adapting to new cultures and in finding the courage to travel on my own.

1995 MT Student

It made a huge difference that the course was out of the USA. I learned about Economics of the EU, actually being present and seeing the things we talk about in class with my own eyes is absolutely amazing. It gives one an incredible experience…I really, really, really liked this trip. This is a great and exceptional program. 2011 MT Student (in Prof. Brown’s 2011 May Term course)

The May Term has definitely been one of the highlights of my college program. Lessons were learned inside and outside the classroom that I will remember forever.

2005 MT Student

Course Trip to Steel Mill in Belval