Study Abroad in the Netherlands

Summer, 2004

Psychology 3970/5997

Multicultural Human Behavior

Dr. Bill Kirk & Dr. Mike Havey

Dates

Approximately May 14 through June 15

Straddles Intersession & 1st Four-WeekBack in time for 2nd & 3rd Four-Week Sessions

Location

Maastricht, the NetherlandsTeikyo 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 MaastrichtCapital of the Province of LimburgWalk to Belgium, 30 minute bus ride to GermanyCentrally 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

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Teikyo U. cont.

Typical single-person dorm room

Teikyo U. Cont.

Cafeteria

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Costs

Tuition, Room, Board & FeesApproximate Cost: $1900

AirfareApproximate Cost: $550 - $700

Travel Arrangements

Flexible arrangementsGo 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/