tThis letter is an invitation to participate in the 4th

Kosovar and Regional Student Conference about Social

Issues. This conference€ ¦'·a continuation of the highly

successful 1st , 2nd and 3rd Conferences about Social

issues€ ¦'·gathers youth from around Kosova to discuss

important social issues facing Kosova. Ultimately, the

3rd Kosovar and Regional Student Conference about

Social issues aims to bring students from different

ethnicities together in the effort to:

€ ¦'µ provide an opportunity for the youth to present

scientific studies in a professional manner.

€ ¦'µ create an environment in which the professional

exchange of student ideas can occur.

€ ¦'µ create an environment in which youth can engage in

discussions and debate about issues important to the

region.

€ ¦'µ generate new ideas and offer potential solutions to

social issues.

€ ¦'µ encourage youth to be active participants in

society.

€ ¦'µ build € ¦'±cooperative bridges€ ¦'² among young people from

different municipalities and ethnic groups.

€ ¦'µ inform public opinion about issues facing youth and

the need to solve these problems.

ASK cordially invites students from high schools

throughout the region (Kosovo, Serbia, Macedonia,

Montenegro, and Albania) to participate in this

conference. It is our hope that students regardless of

their ethnic, religious, or cultural background will

gather together and create an environment in which

participants of the conference can exchange views

about issues facing society in the spirit of respect

and cooperation.

Yes, I Wish to Participate. What does the Conference

look like?

Students research any social issue they believe is

both relevant and pertinent to their society or the

region. After choosing a topic of research, each

student/group of students must then write an original,

well-researched and well-argued research paper

examining their chosen issue. The final reports will

then be submitted and reviewed by a panel of experts.

The panel of experts will select the best reports.

These reports will then be presented at the

Conference. The selected students will present in the

format of a 15 minute presentation. Following each

presentation 15 minutes will be allotted for

questions, answers and debate. During each

presentation there will be simultaneous translation in

English and Albanian. At the end of the conference,

students who participated will receive a € ¦'³Certificate

of Excellence€ ¦'´. Those who submitted reports but were

not asked to present will receive a € ¦'³Certificate of

Appreciation€ ¦'´.

The Conference will be held in Prishtina, Kosova, at

the American School of Kosova. Participants from

municipalities or countries other than Prishtina will

be accommodated in the ASK dormitories free of charge.

ASK will cover both transportation (by bus) and

accommodation expenses necessary for the participants.

What I Need to Know

For those interested in participating in this

conference, here is a list of the most important

information:

-The final date of submission is April 4, 2008.

Reports should be original and authentic. Each report

must be submitted as a hard copy together with a copy

of the report on CD. Reports must be submitted at the

American School of Kosova in Prishtina.

-A maximum of three people in each group.

-Those selected for presentation at the conference

will be notified on April 30, 2008.

-The Conference will be a two-day event, taking place

on May 9 and 10, 2008.

-Transportation costs (by bus) and accommodation

expenses will be covered by ASK.

-The official language of the conference is English.

Kosovar students may submit reports in English or

Albanian. Students residing in countries outside of

Kosovo must submit reports in English. We will provide

simultaneous translation from the local language into

English and vice versa.

Should you have any additional questions, please do

not hesitate to contact us either phone or email

(shown above).

For additional information about the conference please

visit our website at

www.ask-conference.org. Information about writing APA

style research papers and additional guidelines about

the conference can be found by following the

appropriate links.

The American School of Kosova and the organizing group

is looking forward to your participation.

Contact:

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+ 377 44 403 504

Sincerely,

Ereblir Kadriu Erwin Selimos

Conference Director Conference Assist. Director

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