Summer Seminar of Polish studies in Banff, Canada: Poland in the Rockies

Poland in the Rockies is a ten-day seminar of Polish studies held in Banff, Canada. The program is in English to make it accessible to North American students who are interested in Polish history and culture as well as contemporary Poland.  All qualified students receive a full scholarship to attend provided they are able to travel to Calgary.

PitR  is a collegial experience based on the notion that knowing where you come from gives you a better sense of where you are going. Through the lens of Polish history and culture, the PitR academic experience provides individuals with insight into the factors that shape identity, ethnic diversity and the cultural fabric of a society. By drawing on this understanding and the friendships that they forge, PitR alumni return to their communities with an increased ability to serve the broader good.

The academic program of PitR is comprised of a series of lectures, workshops and debriefing sessions. Subjects covered will be Polish history, contemporary Poland, culture, media and diaspora. This broad range of topics, as interpreted and discussed by world-class academics, will give students an understanding of:

• Poland’s past and how it affects the present.
• Poland in Europe and in the world.
• Contribution to modern democracy.
• The role of the diaspora.
• Poland’s multi-ethnic heritage.
• Literature, theatre, language and art.
• The role of the media.

The conference also features film screenings, teambuilding activities and a themed gala dinner with a keynote speaker. The theme of this year’s dinner will be the 25^th anniversary of the fall of communism.

http://polandintherockies.com/