Youth Seminar: Democracy in Distress. America’s 250th Anniversary

Project-nr.:

26-1008

Date:

Thursday, October 8 - Friday, October 9

Location:

Jugendherberge Bingen am Rhein

Registration:

You can register for the seminar here.

Language:

English

Target group:

Das Seminar richtet sich an Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene aus Hessen und Rheinland-Pfalz mit Interesse an der amerikanischen Politik und Gesellschaft. Gute englische Sprachkenntnisse sind Voraussetzung, denn die Seminarsprache ist Englisch.

Bei Minderjährigen muss nach der Anmeldung die Einverständniserklärung eines Erziehungsberechtigten eingereicht werden. Die Anmeldung ist erst damit vollständig.

In cooperation with:

Fridtjof-Nansen-Akademie für politische Bildung
Hessische Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 250 years of American history, politics and culture will be remembered, commemorated and discussed in the United States and abroad. In November of the same year, midterm elections will take place which have the potential to determine the future course of American democracy.

In our youth seminar, we want to learn more about the multifaceted history of democracy in the United States, the current challenges the system faces and what this means for the future of the country. During our seminar in Bingen, we are going to discuss the historic progress of and challenges to democracy and what civic engagement can look like in a democracy. Is it time for the renewal of democracy and its institutions?

Join us to network and meet other young people interested in the United States, to practice your English and share your thoughts about current events!

You can find more information and the program here!

Friday, October 9

9.00 - 10.30 a.m. 
Active Citizenship – Lessons from the United States 
Dr. Sarah Surak, Political Scientist & Workshop Facilitator

10.30 - 12 pm
Workshop

12 - 1 pm
Lunch

1 - 2 pm
Presentation of Workshop Results

2.30 pm
End of Program