Study Abroad in the Netherlands Summer, 2004

Study Abroad in the NetherlandsSummer, 2004 Psychology 3970/5997 Multicultural Human Behavior Dr. Bill Kirk & Dr. Mike Havey

Dates • Approximately May 14 through June 15 • Straddles Intersession & 1st Four-Week • Back in time for 2nd & 3rd Four-Week Sessions

Location • Maastricht, the Netherlands • Teikyo University • Former Hospital: Small attractive campus containing other programs • International students • Maastricht Center for Transatlantic Studies • Individual rooms • Eat, Sleep, go to Class, Compute, do laundry all in the same building

City of Maastricht • Capital of the Province of Limburg • Walk to Belgium, 30 minute bus ride to Germany • Centrally located in Europe

City of Maastricht • Oldest city in the Netherlands • Roman remains • Medieval Churches • Cafes, Cafes, Cafes

City of Maastricht • Cobblestone streets • Walled city • Beautiful & Picturesque

City of Maastricht • Heelport • City gate circa 1280

City of Maastricht • The "Onze Lieve Vrouwe” church is one of the oldest churches in Maastricht. It is built on the remains of an ancient Roman temple.

City of Maastricht • Interior of St. Servaas Church

City of Maastricht • The "Dinghuis", this was the townhall until 1664. • The Tourist office is now situated in this building.

City of Maastricht • " St. Servaas" bridge.

City of Maastricht • View of Maastricht from the east • St. Servaas bridge & Maas River in foreground • Church of Our Lady in background

City of Maastricht • This is the most famous pub of Maastricht, the "Vogelstruys". It’s situated on the "Vrijthof" square.

City of Maastricht • Another sidewalk café’

City of Maastricht • The main shopping street the "Grote Staat" on a Saturday afternoon.

City of Maastricht • Modern shops in old buildings.

City of Maastricht • The court of justice (The former Annadal hospital).

Teikyo U. Campus • View from main building showing parking lot and two guest houses

Teikyo U. cont. • Computer lab for student use

Teikyo U. cont. • Typical single-person dorm room

Teikyo U. Cont. • Cafeteria

Costs • Tuition, Room, Board & Fees • Approximate Cost: $1900 • Airfare • Approximate Cost: $550 - $700

Travel Arrangements • Flexible arrangements • Go on your own • Possibilities for travel before or after the class • Go with a group • Keep your eyes open for cheap fares

Course Format • Four days of class per week • Approximately 9 - 12, Mon. through Th. • Lecture, discussion, films, guest speakers • Sample topics: Aggression & Violence, Gender Differences, Models of Culture

Field trips • Potential destinations: • the Hague: American Embassy, International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the Beach • Cologne (Köln): Roman museum, cathedral, the Rhine • Margraten American WWII Cemetery

Requirements • Class attendance & involvement • Daily readings • Periodic short assignments: observation, reflection, interview, etc. • 2 tests: Midterm & Final • Journal: assigned topics • Approved Research Paper on Multicultural Topic

Helpful Web Sites • www.cmsu.edu/mcts • www.ricksteves.com • www.usemb.nl/links.htm • www.idmaastricht.com • www.learndutch.org/inde • www.raileurope.com/us/

Study Abroad in the Netherlands Summer, 2004