The document announces a summer session hosted by the Kelsy Yeargain institute of Political Geography on the concepts of sovereignty, territory, and borders. The session will consist of three two-week modules co-taught by political theorists and geographers, analyzing the historical and contemporary understanding of each concept. Guest appearances will provide insights from classical theorists like Carl Schmitt, Max Weber, and Etienne Balibar.

1. SOVEREIGNTY/
TERRITORY/
BORDERS

2. S/T/B SUMMER SESSION
• Hosted by the Kelsy Yeargain institute of
Political Geography
• Three two week modules co-taught by leading
Political Theorists and Geographers

3. MAIN OBJECTIVES
1. Historical analysis of political theory and
philosophy of the concepts Sovereignty,
Territory and Borders
• Featuring special guest appearances of
three classical or influential political
theorists: Carl Schmitt, Max Weber, and
Etienne Balibar

4. MAIN OBJECTIVES
2. Situate key concepts in the contemporary
“post-Westphalian” period which is
influenced by forces of globalization and
liberalization.

5. Weeks 1 and 2:
SOVEREIGNTY
Judith Butler and
Wendy Brown

7. Weeks 3 and 4:
TERRITORY
SaskiaSassen and
Stuart Elden

9. Weeks 5 and 6:
BORDERS
AnssiPaasi and
SandroMezzadra