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The U.S. Embaosy, Bangkok, would like to inrrite interest€d scholars to apply fur six Summer2015 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for multinatirnal groupu of experi*nc*d urtiversityfaculty, scholars, and other related prr:fessionals. Your application must be submitted by "lantrary8*,2015 to the following address:

Media and Cultural $ection {Application for SUSI for Scholars}U.S. Embassy Bangkok

GPF Tower Al0s Floor,93/l Wireless Road

Lumpini, Patltumwan

Bangkcrk 10330

The interview rvill take place on January l2'l', 2015 at Media and Cultural Section, U.S.

Ernbassy, Bangkok.

PROGRAM OVHRVIEW:

Study of ttrs U.S" Institutes for Schnlars are intensive post-graduate level acaclemic pr$gralns

with integrat*d study tcurs whos$ purpose is to pravid* ?t:Sn university. ftcultyand othnr

sch*lars tire opportunittrr tn d*epen their understanding cf U.$. ;r:ciety, culture" values, and

institutionn, The.ultimate goal gf th*-** [ns{itp.fe* Ls t* strengthen crynictla and to enhani:c

tler quality of teachifg about tht'Unitsd $tat*s in asnd*mie institutisns ehroad,

Studyof the U.S. Institutes for Scholars will rake place at various colleges, univcrsities, attd

institutiCIns throughout the Unitecl States over the course of six weeks begilming in or sllerJnne 2015. Each Institute incl*des a {bur we.sk asldemic residency c*nlponent anrl up to two

rveeks of an integratul study tour. Please visit our website page to obtain general infurmatior:atrcut the Institutes. Thn website aeldrsss i$: httpJ1s,e.chgngp$-stg1e.govlsusi.

$U$i tbr S*holars will be held in the foll*wing nix tiremes in U"S. Studies:

1 .. CnnternpCIrar]/ American Literaturs

The Institute on Contemporery Americart l-iteraturc will pravide a deeper understanding of U.S.

so*iety and culture, past and present, thrCIugh an examination of contempsr&ry Ar-nericnn {U.S.)literature" Its purpnse is twof,old: to explore contentporary Arnericsn writers and rvriting ina vnri*ty of genres; and to suggest how the thernes explored in thos* works refiect larger: $ulrent$

within sonfempCIrary U,S. socinty arrd culture" "l"he progrem will explore the diversity cfthe Ameri*nn tritorary landscape, €xarnirring holv major mntemporary rvriters, *chools, and

movements reflect the traditions of the U.S. Iiterary canon. At the same time, theprogram will nxpase participants to writers whcr represent a departure fror,n that traditinn, anilwho are establishing new directions for American iiterature. The Institute r.vill be hostcd by theUniversity of Louisvillc located in Lauisville, Kenlucky.

2. Joumalism and Media

The Institute on Joumalism and Media will provide a deeper understanding of the roles tlratjournalism and the media play in U.S. society. The Institute will examine the rights and

responsibilities of the media in a dernocratic ssciety, including editorial independer,tce,journalistic *thics, legal constraints, international journalisnq and media business rnodpls. The

Institute will cover stiategies for teaching studenti ofjoumali*rn the basics of thd tradecrall:

researching, reportiirg, writing, and editing. Ttre program will also highlight techncllogy's irnpact

on journalism, such as the intluence of the internet, the globalization of the news media, thcgrr:wth ot'satellite television and radio networks, and other changes in media that are

transforming the proftssion. The Institute will b* hosteil by Ohft: University.

3. Religious Pluralism in the Unitecl States

The Institute on Religious Pluralisrn in the United States will provide a deeper understancling oftI.S. society and culture, past and present, through an examination of religious pluralism in th*Llnited States and its intetsection with American deniocracy. Employing a multi-disciplinaryapproach and drarving on fields such as history, political $cience. sociology, anthropology, Iar'v,

and others, the program will explore both the historical and contenrporary relatioruhip befwe*n

church and state in the United States. Participants will examine the following aspects ofreligious pluralism in the United States: the wayx in rvhieh reli€ious thought and practice have

influenced, and been influenced by, the development of American*style demrrcracy; the

intersections of religinn and politics in the United Staten in such areas as elections, public policy,

and foreign policy; and the sociology and demography of religion in the United States today,

including a survey of the diversity of conternporary religious belieft ryd $: impact on Ame'rican

pglitics nnd society. The Institute will be hosted by the lJniversity cf Califumia, Santa Barbara.

4. U.S. Culture and Sooiety

The Institute on U.S. Culture and Society rvill provide a d*eper understanding of U.S. snciety"

culture, values, and instituti*ns. The trnstitute will examine the ethnic, r*cial, social, eccnomic,

political, and religious contexts in which various sultures have manifested themselves in U.S"

iociety while fucusing on the ways in which these culture$ have irifluenced social moverfisnfs

antl American identity throughout U.S. history. The program will draw from a diverse

disciplinary base, and will itself provide a model of how a foreign university might approach ttie

study of U.S. culture and society. The Institute will be hosted by New York University.

5. lJ.S. Foreign Policy

The Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy will provide a deeper understanding *f how contcmporaty

U.S. foreign policy is formulated and implemented. The Institute will include a historical revielof significant events, individuals, and philosophies that have shaped U.$. foreign policy. "I"he

institute will explain the.role of key players in U"S. foreign policy including the executive and

legislative branches of government, the media, the U,S. public, think-tanks, nor-governmentalorganizations, and nnrltilateral irrstitutbns. Pending ECA grant apprcval, the Institute \,\'ill be

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hosted by Bard College in New York.

6. U.S. Political Thought

The Institute on U.S. Political Thought will provide a deeper understanding of rnajor currentsin U.S. political thought from the colonial period to the present. Drawing upon the AmericanPoliti*al Development approaclq the Institute will pnrvirtro a full and diverse understanding *fU.S. political thought its cornection to U.S. politics and institutions by linking contemporaryissues with historical debafes. Ths Institute will explore particular themes including self-rule anrl

limited governrnent, libe*y and fieedorn, individualism and idenfity, equality and inequality,irnd the Americ*n dreanr The Institute concludes with an irrtograted two-week study tour toBoston, New York City, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Charlottesville, and Washington, D.C. ThcInstitute will be hosted by the University of Massachusetts Danahue Institute located inArnherst, MA.

OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAM INFOR}dATI ON:

Prograrn Funding: The Department of State will cov€r ail participant costs, including: programadministration; travel and grerund transportati:n in the United States; intemational airfare: and

book, cultural, housing, subsistence, mailing, and incidental allowances.

I{ousing and Meal Arrangements: When possible, each participant will have a private rootn witha shared bathrocrm during thn resideney portion (four weeks) of the Institute. Horvever, privateroom accornmodations cannot be guaranteed during the residency portion of theprogranr During the study tour (up to two rveeks), participants will likely share a hotel roomwith another participant of the same fender. During the residency, housing will typically be incollege or university olvned housing. Most meals rvill be provided flt csmpus facilitics, thoughparticipants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on tltsir own.

Care will be taken to ersure that any special requirenrents regarding rJiel, daily worship, housing.

and mcdical care are satisfied. Please note that a porlion of the program will take place duringllarnadan. While the host institution rvill rnake every effort to accornrnodate participants whoare fasting, participants slrould be rnade aware of the rigorous nature of the Institute and theexpectation that the $uccess of the Institute depends an their full participation. It should al.so ber

noted that the hours of daylight in the U.S. during $unilller are signific*nlly longer than whatp.articipants may be accustCImed to. Daylight may be longer than 15 hours per day.

Ilealth Benefits: All participants will receive the Departmcnt of Statc's coverage of $100,000,with a $25 co-pay per medi*al visit, fi:r the duration of the program. Pre-existing conditions ar*not covered. Infurrnation an the health benefit pfogram may be fnuncl anline atusdos. sevenco mers. co m.

Program Requirements and Restrictions: All participants are expected to participate fully in theprogram. Candidate* should be rnade aware that they are applying for an intensive progremand there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program. The Institufe is not *research program.

Participants must nttend all lectures and organized activities and complete assigned

readings. Farnily members and/or friends may not ac.company participant$ on any part of the

program. Please note that Institute curriculurn will not fomrally address teaching methodologyand pedagogical methods.

CANDIDATE DESCzuPTION AND QUALIFICATION S:

Stu<Iy of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars are highly competitive. Priority will be given to

candidates who have firrn plans to er*mnce, update or develop courss$ andlor educational

materials with a LI.S. studies focus or c:omponent; who have no prior or limited experience in thc

United States; and who have special interest in the prCIgrflm rybject areas as demonstrated

ttro ugh past scholar$hip, accornplishrnents, and pro fessional duties.

Candidates should be mid-career, tlpically between the ages af 30-50, highly-motiyated,experienced scholars and profbssional* generally from institutions of higher education o_r

research facused organizations (not-fcr-profits, think tanks, etc.). Wrr'*i1c the edusational level cfparticipants will lilcely vary" most shoutd irave graduate degrees and have substantialI*rowledge of the thematic area ofthe Institute or a related field'

ldeal candidates are individuals whose hr:me institution is seeking to introduce aspects of U.S.

studies into its curricula, to develop rrew *ourses in the subject of the Institutq fo enhance anri

updat* existilrg sourses on the United St*tes, or tc o{fer speciatrixed semi$arsftrrorkshops furprofessionals in U.S. studies areas relnt*d tn the progrry th1rye. \fhilg the ncrninee's

scholarly and professional credentials flre an important"consideraticq the potential impact anci

multiplier efftct ofthe Institute is equally important. Ideal candidates will have

little or no prior experience in the United States.

Candiclates must demonstrate English language fluency. Institutes are rigorous and demanding

programs; participants witl be expected to handle substantial reading assignments in Englisli an<i

to fully *nd actively partir:ipafe in all seminar and panel discussions. English tluency is vital to a

srrccessf,ul experience in the Institute, both hr your participant and parl.icipants ftom other

countries.

(landidates should be willing and able to fully take'part in an intensive post-graduate level

academic prograln and study tour.

Candidates will be notified regarding selection or non-splection by April 2015.

ITREQUENTLY AS KgP QUESTIONS :

a. Can a nominee who is a dual citizen (lJ.S' and country oforigin) parti*ipate in Study ofthe tJ.S. Institutu*?. y1

-U.S. citizens and permansnt residents (green card holders)

are NOT eligible to participate in this program.

Emergency Contact Email:Current Position, Title, Institution:Work experience, including previous positions, titles and period:fidue*tiqn, Arademic anil Frufes*iannl Trui*ing:(Fleene list all qarned degreex hcginning with m**t reconi.)S*gree earnad, ye*r el rnedo npe*ializeti srr/Inr ti futi$nAd d ititmalf rofessional Trainin g:

Active Professional M emtrcrships:(Active Professional Mcmberships independent of current profcrsianal responsibilities. f hese shorrlduot include university conrmiftee work or other professionsl dufies directly related to currentemployment.)Positiorr, Title, 0rganizationPublications Related to the institute Theme (up to I0)(flers* list att far*ign diler iu Englfuh, includi:rg whe th*r lioolro rhapter, journd rrticle, newsp&p€rarticle, rveb article, etc.)Publicr fion'f ype, year, Tirle Publisher

Previous F)xperience in the U.S.(Purpose, pe rind, description)

Farnity/Ffiends Residing in the U.S. lPtease inctud* ciry anrt *tafe")

P rofessiona I Responsibilities(Plcase discuss your professional responsibilities in greater detail, inclucling research interests,sdministrative r*rpotuifrllidtu <ex, Cwrl*ulrrnr design>, and/or other prrllnrnt inforrnation"]Current Courscs Taught: (tlourse Title, Level of Students, Classroom Hours pcrsemester, Number of studenfs, U.S. Studies confent in pcrccntage)Current Student Advising:(Advising ir not the $ilma as tenching. Wc are loo,kixg fnr tlit nutrrbe r of students, their leveln irndhourr flm ns:rrinee *pends providing *sftsl,rnse irr hclping stutlents clarifying perronal und car**rgonls, arrd evaluating prffgr*.r$ tawards th*so goals. Tlds set:tion cnn also include thosc thtt rup*rvisePhD and graduate sirrdents.)<Numbcr of Studcnt$ Advised Strrdying U.S. Itrlatecl'l'opicso l-,evel of S{udentso and Hotu-s ofAdvising Per Studeut Per Year>

Otlren Fotential Outcumesr {Ple arc *elect :rny likely potential pr*fesxi*nal autcomes af thisprogrant.)

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how a(tcnding tNr Inttit*te wsuld help you acldevs the "Sflrer Potnntinl ()utcomes- you havc clreckedabove,>

A strong candidate statement should convey why the participant is interested in participatina inthe particular Institute, what s/he expects to gain &om the experience, and what rfn" *itt brils tothe prograrn tl aCdition, candidate statements should describe the candidate's capacity andplans to amplify the impact of the Institute beyond their own knowledge *a ro#"1t.'

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CONT,A,CT INFORtvf ATtr SN:

All comrnunications and queeti*nx regarding ttre Institutes s uld be ennailed toBpngkokPQ@state.gqy with the subject line of "2015 Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars"-!

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