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-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 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 , 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

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