Short Courses in Humanities & Art
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More information about the Humanities & Art discipline
Humanities and Art field encompasses academic disciplines that study human condition and the essence of what it means to be human in the fast changing world. Humanities are similar to liberal arts in many ways and the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Academic programmes in humanities cover a broad, interdisciplinary study of society and culture throughout history. Practitioners use methods that are primarily analytic, critical, or speculative. Studies of language, literature, law, history, philosophy, religion, visual and performing arts are among the study subjects in humanities field. Studies in music are also considered to be in the field, where music is used to broaden capabilities of non-musicians by teaching skills such as concentration and listening.
Studies in humanities help students develop a broad understanding of cultural expression and improve their analytical and communication skills. Students can improve their understanding of society through satisfying their intellectual curiosity in subjects such as philosophy, art, history and literature with an emphasis on multiculturalism.
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Short Course in English Intermediate (August)
Do you need to develop your English? This course on B1 level will provide you with the knowledge you need for more advanced courses. We will use a great variety of exercises to work on your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The focus in the course meetings is on speaking and practical exercises with an emphasis on cooperative work and task-based activities. Grammar revision and vocabulary work are done in class and on a self-study basis.
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Short Course in Dutch Language and Culture for European Union Interpreters
This intensive one-week course is especially designed for interpreters of the European Union. The course focuses on Dutch language, culture and contemporary issues in Dutch society. The goal of the course is upgrading the interpreters´ passive knowledge of Dutch through lectures on cultural and topical issues, as well as improving their active command of the Dutch language (C-level).
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Short Course in Arts and Cultural Management
This course gives an introduction to management in the cultural field. You study theories and practices that demonstrate the value of management for the arts. The life of established arts organisations depends on the right strategic financial and organisational decisions. Also, independent artists need entrepreneurial skills to keep their businesses running. Managing the arts asks for insight in the typical characteristics of cultural and creative organisations, in creative processes and in dealing with risks.
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Short Course in English Elementary
Do you need to improve your English and feel more confident in speaking English? In this course we will help you on your way. We will use a great variety of exercises to work on all your language skills! Conversation practice about everyday topics will increase your vocabulary and fluency. Grammar revision and vocabulary work are done in class as well as and on a self-study basis. This course on A2-level will provide you with the knowledge you need for more advanced courses!
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Short Course in Dutch Culture: History and Art
This course will explore the question of Dutch identity by placing the history of the Netherlands and Dutch art in a wider European and transatlantic perspective.
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Short Course in Dutch Language Level 4
Dutch is a Germanic language that is spoken by approximately 23 million people world-wide. Most of these live in the Netherlands and in Belgium, but Dutch is also spoken in Surinam and on the Dutch Antilles. This intermediate course in Dutch offers you the opportunity to learn the Dutch language fast and well. It covers the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. During the course you will also get familiarized with Dutch customs and manners.
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Short Course in European Studies
This course offers you the opportunity to explore Europe, a continent of great diversity. In the first two weeks you will explore European Culture. After that you will be introduced to key issues in European civilization from the emergence of European nationalism to the present. In the last two weeks the course will examine how Holocaust and other genocides affected European society.
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Short Course in Visual Legal Advocacy
In this course we welcome lawyers, law students as well as students in media theory, film theory, social psychology, sociology, semiotic studies and other academic students who are fascinated by visuals in legal advocacy. Together we shall set about the multidisciplinary debate.
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Short Course in Dutch Language Level 2
Dutch is a Germanic language that is spoken by approximately 23 million people world-wide. Most of these live in the Netherlands and in Belgium, but Dutch is also spoken in Surinam and on the Dutch Antilles. This beginners' course in Dutch offers you the opportunity to learn the Dutch language fast and well. It covers the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. During the course you will also get familiarized with Dutch customs and manners.
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Short Course in Dutch Language Level 1
Dutch is a Germanic language that is spoken by approximately 23 million people world-wide. Most of these live in the Netherlands and in Belgium, but Dutch is also spoken in Surinam and on the Dutch Antilles. This beginners' course in Dutch offers you the opportunity to learn the Dutch language fast and well. It covers the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. During the course you will also get familiarized with Dutch customs and manners.
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Short Course in Bilingualism
Ask someone their opinion on bilingualism and youre likely to hear statements such as: Learning two languages from birth confuses children and impairs their cognitive development, Bilingual children cant speak either of their two languages properly or You can only become bilingual if you start acquiring your second language as a young child.
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Short Course in European Integration: the EU From West to East
This course is a joint programme on European integration of Utrecht Universitys Summer School and the International Summer University of the University of Tartu.
