C o u r s e O u t l i n e
1. Preparation
In October
2001, PASSIA began to consult with colleagues and experts - both locally
and internationally - in order to plan and implement the training program.
The seminar was advertised in the local press during that month, and notification
was also given to national institutions such as ministries, NGOs and research
centers. No fees for undertaking the course are required from the participants.
2. Participant
Selection Procedure
By the deadline of 12 November 2001, PASSIA had received over 100
applications from all over the Palestinian Territories. Of these, 97 were
invited for interviews. In line with PASSIA policy not to interfere in
the selection process, Dr. Faisal Awartani, lecturer at Birzeit University,
was invited and agreed to conduct the interviews. Eighteen of the interviewees
were selected to participate in the training program, as well as five
reserves.
3. Reading Period
Following the selection of participants, the preparatory reading
period commenced; each participant received a reading package containing
assorted background articles that would enable him/her to become familiar
with the concepts of the seminar beforehand.
The reading period
included the preparation of a short paper assignment, whereby each participant
received one of the following instructions, to be answered on two pages,
drawing on personal experience and the pre-seminar reading materials,
and to be submitted by 19 December 2001 to PASSIA:
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"What
makes in your opinion a leader and give an example/examples from
Palestine or the Arab World."
or
(alternatively):
"Where
do you see Palestine's role and position in the international arena
ten years from now?"
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4. Lecture Program
From 21-23 September 2001 experts and practitioners in the fields
of leadership and international relations will give a series of presentations
and lecturers. The participants will be encouraged to relate what they
learn to their own living/working environment. During the three-day seminar,
beverages, luncheon and snacks for all participants and lecturers will
be provided by PASSIA, as will accommodation for those participants who
are unable to travel every day.
6. Certification
At the close of the program, participants will receive a second writing
assignment related to a subject discussed during the course. Those participants
who submit this assignment within the given deadline and who have performed
all other required tasks will be handed a certificate affirming their
successful participation in the PASSIA training program on Leadership
and International Relations.
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