GL/POLS 4400 6.00: The Netherlands and Europeanization

Interested in European politics and policies? This intensive summer course fosters an understanding of political, social, and economic transformations in the European Union (EU) by focusing on one of the original six member states, the Netherlands. Through lectures, meetings with policymakers, and study tours of Dutch and EU institutions, this course takes a ground-level perspective on Europeanization. Based in the centrally-located city of Utrecht, students will take course field trips to the Hague, Amsterdam, Leiden, Rotterdam, Brussels, Nijmegen, the Groesbeek Canadian war cemetery, and elsewhere.

• Study tours of Dutch and European Institutions
• Meetings with policymakers and experts in Dutch and European politics
• An immersive experiential course building professional skills and abilities
• Excursions/Field activities and some meals

The course is taught by Willem Maas, Jean Monnet Chair and Professor of Political Science, Public & International Affairs, and Socio-Legal Studies, who teaches and writes on EU and multilevel citizenship, migration, borders, free movement, and politics focusing on Europe and North America. 

Deadline: January 23rd, 2025

Approximately 350-word statement introducing yourself (including name, faculty, program major/minor, year of study) and explaining why you are interested in this course. Please also send list of courses taken and overall GPA (or unofficial transcript if you have it), to maas@yorku.ca by January 23rd, 2025. 

Program fee: TBC*
Includes:

• Accommodation
• Excursions/Field activities

Not Included

• Airfare to and from Netherlands
• Tuition fee (payable to York University)
• Any personal expenses including most meals
• guard.me® insurance
• Visa

*Subject to change, program fees will depend on the final number of participants.

To secure a spot in this course, you'll need to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500 to York International. If selected, you will receive an email with instructions to pay your CAD500 deposit and program fee before the deadline.

A $500 non-refundable deposit per course must be submitted by the deadline listed in the email. These fees are non-refundable once charged and are taken as a commitment that the student will participate in the study abroad course. All courses are capped, and spots are considered based on the course instructor’s decision.

PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to come to York International Office. All payments will be conducted online. We only accept Visa and Mastercard. No cash or cheques.

All participants of this course will receive up to CAD500 York International Mobility Award (YIMA) upon completion of the Pre-Departure Training and Travel Risk Requirements.

Date: January 8th, 2025 (Wednesday) 
Time: 11am-12pm (EST) 
Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsc-mpqz8pH9E59wG4Hw7x4NJgfwEk_M2d

• I enjoyed Professor Maas's study abroad in the Netherlands, the course was fast-paced but leisurely. We were able to visit countries such as Belgium and Luxembourg which enhanced this summer abroad course.
• POLS 4400: The Netherlands and Europeanization was a profoundly moving experience. It allowed me to connect with my heritage, while helping me experience a culture of which I previously had essentially a theoretical knowledge. The efforts of Professor Maas to organize engaging excursions with relevant readings truly made this course very fascinating and expanded the range of prospective employment fields and places I would consider for my life's journey. He is a brilliant and very reasonable professor. I would redo it again if I possibly could.