Goals

This study trip will bring you to the US capital at the time of either the presidential or the congress elections. You will get to know strategies in bits and pieces and information hidden in the background making an election campaign run in the US when meeting university professors and experts from renowned think tanks. Apart from that, members of Congress will provide an exclusive insight into their political work and discuss the cooperation between the USA and the EU.

Contents

  • The Art of Political Campaigning in the US
  • Social Media and Politics
  • Role of Media in the Political Process
  • Communication of Think Tanks and Research Centers
  • Europe and the US

Learning result

Which strategies and instruments forge an US election campaign will expand your knowledge on the topic during this international study trip. You will gain insight into trends and approaches in political communication in the USA.

The consultation with the course leader or module manager decides on the participation.

Graduation Certificate of performance
Learning formats Blended learning
ECTS points 7
Participation fee EUR 1,590.00
Language German and English
Organizer
Location University for Continuing Education Krems
Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems
Austria