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

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

3. 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

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

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

6. City of Maastricht Cobblestone streets Walled city Beautiful & Picturesque

7. City of Maastricht Heelport City gate circa 1280

8. 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.

9. City of Maastricht Interior of St. Servaas Church

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

11. City of Maastricht " St. Servaas" bridge.

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

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

14. City of Maastricht Another sidewalk café’

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

16. City of Maastricht Modern shops in old buildings.

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

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

19. Teikyo U. cont. Computer lab for student use

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

21. Teikyo U. Cont. Cafeteria

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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/