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Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies Program in Amsterdam
The summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies study abroad program at the CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam is designed to provide students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore the social, political, environmental, and cultural realities of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Students learn about contemporary ... read more
The summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies study abroad program at the CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam is designed to provide students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore the social, political, environmental, and cultural realities of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Students learn about contemporary Dutch social policy and/or spatial planning, studying their surroundings from a variety of perspectives. In the Dutch Experience course, held in Groningen, students develop an understanding of how the Netherlands deals with economic, environmental, and settlement challenges within the context of globalization, climate change, and sustainability. In the Social Policy course, held in Amsterdam, they take a sociological and anthropological view and examine where policy and practice are and are not successful.
Academic Program
The CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam was established in 1993; the summer program began in 2007. The summer program includes two three-week sessions. The Society, Environment, Transportation, and Space: The Dutch Experience session takes place in Groningen, while the Contemporary Dutch Social Policy session takes place entirely in Amsterdam.
Contemporary Netherlands Studies is ideal for students interested in social policy or environmental studies. It allows students to develop a better understanding of Dutch social policies and the country's interest in sustainable living. In addition to a classroom component, the program also involves guided site visits and excursions.
Academic Culture
Both courses include a combination of lectures, active participation, guest speakers, and guided site visits. Students visit organizations related to the themes covered in the course and are asked to give a presentation of their findings. Students are evaluated based on active participation, a presentation, and a final 15-page paper on one of the themes discussed in the course. Less
