European

Cultures and Identities

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

Have you ever wondered what makes Europeans ‘European’? During this course you will uncover the answers while staying in the beautiful medieval city of Utrecht. You will explore Europe’s cultural pluralism and examine its varied identities that still exist today. Even though the majority of European countries are progressively collaborating on an economic and political level, each of Europe’s countries and peoples still have their own distinctive cultures, languages, political views, religions, and traditions. Overall, this course offers an introduction to Europe, a continent of great diversity.

•••••••••••••• course director D. Levintin level Bachelor period 3 July 2023 - 14 July 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 950 housing fee € 400

European Politics and Economy

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

The European Union (EU) is a political partnership between 27 democratic European countries. With a population of about 450 million, it has become a major player in global politics. In this course, the European Union is the main object of study. You will be introduced to the Union’s history, institutional structures, current aims and future challenges. Lecturers will elaborate on the historical background and the various stages of integration.

•••••••••••••• course director Dr. R. Biasillo level Bachelor period 3 July 2023 - 14 July 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 950 housing fee € 400

Dutch Culture: History and Art

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

During this course you will be introduced to the rich cultural traditions developed in the Netherlands from the 17th century to the present day in artistic fields such as painting, literature, poetry and film-making. The question of Dutch identity will be explored by placing the history of the Netherlands and Dutch art in a wider European perspective.

•••••••••••••• course director M. Huiskens MA level Bachelor period 17 July 2023 - 28 July 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 950 housing fee € 400

The Making of Europe: From Middle Ages to Modernity

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

Taking the alluring city of Utrecht as a starting point, this course offers students the opportunity to step into history. This historical journey, which illuminates Europe from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century, will help course participants to understand the many social, historical, religious and cultural factors that came to shape modern Europe.

•••••••••••••• course director M. Paulusse MA level Bachelor period 17 July 2023 - 28 July 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 950 housing fee € 400

European Studies

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

SPECIAL TRACK

This special track offers you the opportunity to explore the history and culture of Europe. Studying in the beautiful medieval city of Utrecht, you will not only look into the various European cultures and identities, but also study the key issues related to ‘the rise of modern Europe’ from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century. You will examine the three major wars that shaped the 20th century in Europe: WW I and II, and the Cold War.

•••••••••••••• course director D. Levintin & M. Paulusse MA level Bachelor period 3 July 2023 - 11 August 2023 credits 12 ECTS course fee € 2200 housing fee € 1200

Discovering the Dutch: Dutch Culture and Society

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

SPECIAL TRACK

This special track explores the question of Dutch identity by placing the history of the Netherlands and Dutch art in a wider European and transatlantic perspective. You will be introduced to the rich cultural traditions which the Netherlands has developed from the Dutch Golden Age to the present day in artistic fields such as painting, literature, poetry and filmmaking. You will also analyse internationally debated issues in Dutch society, past and present. These include traditions of literacy, cosmopolitanism, and tolerance as well as more practical issues, including euthanasia and the internationally renowned drugs policies.

•••••••••••••• course director M. Huiskens MA & Dr. K. Mennen level Bachelor period 17 July 2023 - 11 August 2023 credits 8 ECTS course fee € 1500 housing fee € 800

Dutch Culture: Society and Current Issues

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

Dutch Culture: Society and Current Issues is an intensive two-week programme in which you will be introduced to Dutch culture and identity by Utrecht University scholars and guest lecturers. We aim to lay a solid foundation of knowledge of present-day Dutch society and its recent history, in a way that we hope will be both informative and enjoyable.

•••••••••••••• course director Dr. K. Mennen level Bachelor period 31 July 2023 - 11 August 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 950 housing fee € 400

The 20th Century: Europe in Three Wars

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

When asked about 20th century Europe, most people’s first associations are either Adolf Hitler or the Second World War. In the 20th century, however, Europe experienced not just one, but three horrific wars: the First World War, the Second World War and the Cold War that followed in the wake of the two World Wars. The first half of the 20th century is therefore often labelled as ‘The Era of Violence’, and perhaps rightly so. Still, this century can just as easily be seen as an era of rebuilding, transatlantic collaboration, and global connections; showing that the 20th century is much more multifaceted.

•••••••••••••• course director B. Hirschfeld MA level Bachelor period 31 July 2023 - 11 August 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 950 housing fee € 400