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CIEE Courses
DUTC 3003 NETH
Dutch Culture
The Dutch Culture course focuses on interpreting Dutch culture, and helps students develop a series of concepts and skills that will allow them to improve the way they interact in an intercultural context. More specifically, it provides students with the conceptual tools and practical space needed to reflect on, understand (as well as de-code), adapt to, and integrate into Dutch culture. Students learn basic Dutch vocabulary and survival phrases. Class activities include but are not limited to conversation, role-playing, reflective writing, Dutch homestay activity, excursions, quizzes, and a personal presentation about a self-chosen topic having to do with Dutch culture.
NLST 3002 NETH
Contemporary Dutch Social Policy
This course is comprised of specific lectures about Dutch society and culture with guest speakers from the field and guided site visits. Theory is put into practice allowing students to see their surroundings from a sociological and anthropological point of view. Students develop more general knowledge about the Netherlands and gain a better understanding of its multicultural society. Instructor: Bonny Wassing
University of Amsterdam Courses
The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings through the University of Amsterdam, and is subject to change. In some cases, prior background knowledge or permission of the instructor may be required to enroll in the class.
Asian Societies
Anthropology East AsiaIndia: Economic Boom and Human Variety
Introduction to Modern Asia
Perceptions of Asia
Culture and Modernity
Emotion and Mental Health Across Culture
Identities in Visual and Cultural Studies
Introduction to Sharia: Islamic Law and Morality
Muslim Cultural Politics
Photography in Modern and Comtemporary Art
Development and Planning
Environment and Sustainable Development
Financial Geography
Framing the Latin American City
Politics of Development
Urban Anthropology
Dutch Society and Culture
The Social Climate of Cities: The Case of Amsterdam
Dutch Identity: Images of Dutch Society Through Time
Experiencing Differences
Ethnic Diversity and Popular Culture
Public Space and Cultural Diversity
Social Trends, Social Problems, and Social Policies in the Netherlands
European Art and Culture
Amsterdam in the Golden Age
Capita Selecta 19th Century European Art
Capita Selecta Western Art
Catalan Culture in Europe
European Society and Culture
European Union Law, an Introduction
A Political Geography of the European Union
Gender, Sexuality, and Society
Experiencing Differences
Gender and Ethnicity in Western and (post) Colonial History
Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Politics
Pleasure and Politics: Anthropological Approaches to Sexuality
The Local and Global Complexity of Prostitution
Social Stratification, Life Courses, and Gender
Social Theories of Sexuality
International Relations and Globalization
Global Politics and Euro-Asia
Introduction to Conflict Studies
International Security
Latin America and the International System
Nuclear Proliferation
Peacebuilding and International Development
Public International Law
Media, Communication, and Film
Ethnic Diversity and Popular Culture
From Film-Director to Film-Author
Introduction to Communication
Media Influence on Youth
Representing Identity in Film and Literature
The Media Frame Politics
Topic Behind the Campaign
Politics, Governance, and Democracy
Introduction to Conflict Studies
Negotiation, Conflict, and Governance
Policy Making in the European Union
Politics of Development
Transnational Governance
Violence in Peace and War: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
UvA Dutch as a Second Language Institute Courses
Absolute Beginners
For those with no prior knowledge of Dutch. The main objectives of the absolute beginners course is to help participants acquire a basic vocabulary in Dutch, enable them to understand simple written and spoken Dutch, and to teach them how to make themselves understood in elementary written and spoken Dutch. Classroom activities include listening to audio fragments, watching video fragments, preparatory exercises for communicative tasks, and communicative exercises.
Beginners
For those who understand some Dutch but are incapable, or almost incapable, of making themselves understood in Dutch. The main objectives of the course are to help participants acquire a basic vocabulary of Dutch, enable them to understand simple spoken and written Dutch, and teach them how to make themselves understood in elementary spoken and written Dutch.
Pre-Intermediate
For those who have a global understanding of simple, everyday Dutch, and can make themselves understood in simple, everyday Dutch that is still full of mistakes. The aim of the course is to help participants extend a basic vocabulary of Dutch, enable them to understand simple spoken and written Dutch, and teach them how to make themselves understood in simple spoken and written Dutch.
Intermediate
For those who have a reasonable understanding of everyday Dutch and of Dutch used in the media, and can make themselves understood in simple everyday Dutch but still make many mistakes. The aim of the course is to help participants extend a basic vocabulary of Dutch, enable them to understand spoken and written Dutch in a variety of familiar contexts, and teach them how to make themselves understood in both spoken and written Dutch.
Pre-Advanced
For those who have a good understanding of everyday Dutch and of Dutch used in the media, and who can make themselves understood in everyday Dutch but still make quite a few mistakes. The aim of the course is to help participants to extend their vocabulary of Dutch, enable them to understand spoken and written Dutch in a variety of contexts, and improve their basic writing and speaking skills.
Advanced
Even those who have a thorough understanding of everyday Dutch and a good understanding of Dutch at an academic level still make systematic mistakes. Therefore, the advanced course can help those students who have a Dutch language background, but are still looking to improve. Objectives of the advanced level are to improve participants’ writing and speaking skills. Some attention is paid to reading, listening, and extending vocabulary.
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