Platon Youthforum 2008
Organizer: Verein "ECHA-Österreich" (European Council for High Ability) in cooperation with University of Salzburg, Dept. of Education
Contact and Registration: Mag. Sieglinde Weyringer
Universität Salzburg, Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft
Akademiestraße 26, A – 5020 Salzburg / Austria
Tel: +43 (0) 662-8044 4212, or +43 (0) 650-4893106) Fax: +43 (0) 662 8044-141
mail: sieglinde.weyringer@sbg.ac.at
| What? | International Youth Camp |
| For whom? | 50 highly interested and motivated young people between 15 and 19 years of age from all countries in Europe |
| When? | 27 July - 2 August 2008 |
| Where? | in Obertrum near Salzburg, Austria |
| FEE? | € 300,- per person (for accomodation, material,...) |
Term of Registration 30.4.2008 Address / Registration: see above |
The event is aiming at a comprehensive discussion about the values of the European community of states.
A particular topic/dilemma shall be contemplated and discussed from various different points of view. To evoke new structuring of the participants’ values and cognitions shall be the purpose of the discussion.
Recreational Program
To talk with eachother is not easy – especially in Europe, where nearly each country has its own language!
| What are we talking about? | About matters concerning young people |
| Which languages? | German and English |
| What will we do? | In five workshops... to dicuss, to deal with interesting European issues, to get to know the different European cultural traditions, to get to know each other, to find new friends and to enjoy the time. |
| Choice of courses | Participants select a workshop on site |
Prerequisites for participation
Students must be interested in topics concerning the EU. They should have a good command of the English language.
Confirmation of acceptance
Acceptance of participation will be notified to students within June 30th, 2007
Please send your application/registration including all documentation
within April 30th, 2008
either by e-mail, fax or letter to:
Mag. Sieglinde Weyringer
Universität Salzburg, Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft
Akademiestraße 26, A – 5020 Salzburg / Austria
Tel: +43 (0) 662-8044 4212, or +43 (0) 650-4893106) Fax: +43 (0) 662 8044-141
mail: sieglinde.weyringer@sbg.ac.at
What parents and young people should know -
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