Athens Institute for Education and Research

2006 Athens Study Tour on Politics and Philosophy

Theme: Ancient and Modern Political and Philosophical Thought

May 28th, 2006 – June 3rd, 2006

PROGRAM

   

1st Day: Sunday, May 28th, 2006

5-8 p.m. Reception and Briefing

  

2nd Day: Monday, May 29th, 2006

09:00 - 12:00 Attending the Morning Sessions of the Politics Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

12:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-18:00 Attending the Afternoon Sessions of the Politics Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

20:00 – 24:00 Greek Night with Live Greek Music and Dancing in a traditional Greek Tavern in the area of Plaka

  

3rd Day: Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

09:00 - 12:00 Attending the Morning Sessions of the Politics Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

12:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-18:00 Attending the Afternoon Sessions of the Politics Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

20:00 – 22:00 Dinner in a Traditional Greek Tavern.

   

4th Day: Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

A one-day cruise to 3-islands: Aigina, Hydra, and Spetses (Lunch is included)

Arrange your own Dinner

 

5th Day: Thursday, June 1st, 2006

09:00 - 12:00 Attending the Morning Sessions of the Philosophy Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

12:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-18:00 Attending the Afternoon Sessions of the Philosophy Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

 

Free Evening. Arrange your own Dinner.

  

6th Day: Friday, June 2nd, 2006

09:00 - 12:00 Attending the Morning Sessions of the Philosophy Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

12:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-18:00 Attending the Afternoon Sessions of the Philosophy Conference organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research

20:00 – 22:00 Dinner in a Traditional Greek Tavern.

 

7th Day: Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

Free Day for Shopping and other Leisure Activities such as Walking Tour of the Ancient Agora and Acropolis. Optional a tour of Athens.

 

8th Day: Sunday, June 4th, 2006

Visit Marathon and Lunch in a Traditional Tavern of a Greek Village.

Free Afternoon. Arrange your own Dinner

 

Submit a Paper (less than 2000 words) to be evaluated and marked by the Professors of the Politics and Philosophy Research Units of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (Deadline: June 30th, 2006). The paper is a pre-requirement for the Certificate of Attendance. More details will be given during the briefing session on the 1st Day of the Study Tour. Those that they want to extend their stay, optional programs are available.