Dutch Culture in a European Context - Track, Short Course | Utrecht Summer School | Utrecht, Netherlands
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Dutch Culture in a European Context - Track

42 days
Duration
2250 EUR/full
2250 EUR/full
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About

This Dutch Culture in a European Context - Track course from Utrecht Summer School offers you the opportunity to study European and Dutch culture from one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of The Netherlands; the city of Utrecht.

Overview

Within the Dutch Culture in a European Context - Track course you will study in this Dutch Culture in a European Context course from Utrecht Summer School will help you to understand the complicated structure of Europe. We will shed some light on the motives for integration as well as the obstacles on the way to European unity.

You will then proceed with the third theme: society. Lecturers will discuss the most characteristic institutions and arrangements of Dutch society such as the welfare state and the polder model. You will learn about the real role of the windmills and about other factors that contributed to the economic success and international orientation of the Netherlands.

Finally, we will end with the theme ‘contemporary Issues’. This topic explores public debates in Dutch society at the beginning of the 21st century. Topics that will be discussed are religious diversity and secularization, immigration and integration and Dutch traditions of cooperation reflected in the presence of the Peace Palace and the International Criminal Court in The Hague. There will be a full day excursion to The Hague which includes a visit to the Dutch Parliamentary building (Binnenhof).

Together, these six weeks will provide you with new and extensive insights into European and Dutch culture, from both inside and outside of the classroom.

Aim of the course

  • This course introduces participants to the social and cultural aspects of the nations within the European Community. It goes deeper into Dutch culture and identity by introducing participants to its history, society, art and culture.
  • By studying the development of a united europe and Dutch society, art and culture in an international context, you will be offered an incentive to reflect anew on your own culture and society in an international atmosphere.

Programme Structure

Topics that will be discussed include: 

  • development of the Netherlands during the Middle Ages
  • the Dutch religious landscape and the prints and cartography of the Dutch Golden Age.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 42 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Students with interest in Dutch and European culture and history.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    2250 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2250 EUR for the full programme during 42 days.
  • EU/EEA

    2250 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2250 EUR for the full programme during 42 days.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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