Netherlands
Netherlands: English Education
This program is located in Maastricht, a vibrant university town in southern Netherlands near the borders of Belgium and Germany. Students will participate in a field placement in an international or bilingual Dutch elementary or secondary school and complete two (3-credit) courses that fulfill degree requirements.
This program allows majors in English and PCKET (Elementary Ed) and minors in Applied Linguistics and ESL to complete their linguistics/ESL requirement (ENG 355 or 365) and their advanced literacy requirement (ENG 400 or 401). Prospective secondary teachers take ENG 365 & ENG 400, and prospective elementary teachers take ENG 355 & ENG 401.
Highlights:
- Live in Maastricht, a charming medieval city where the European Union was established in 1992
- Tour the city and the network of underground caves that run beneath it
- Visit Amsterdam
- Tour the Anne Frank House
- Experience NL biking culture first-hand: travel by bicycle throughout your stay
- Enjoy regional Dutch cuisine, including vlaai, stroopwafel, gouda, and bitterballen
- Visit the Netherlands American (WWII) Cemetery
Program Director
Lindsay Ellis
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Colleen Brice
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Program Highlights
Program Type
Faculty/Teacher Led
Program Locations
Maastricht, Netherlands
Subject Areas
English Language And Literature/Letters; Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Available Terms
(1 Term)
Program Contact(s)
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Program Video
Organization Information
The GVSU Padnos International Center offers study abroad programs around the world, providing Grand Valley students endless opportunities to experience and explore.
616-331-3898
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www.gvsu.edu/studyabroad
Program Type
Faculty/Teacher Led
Language & Location
Instructional Languages:
English
Location:
Maastricht, Netherlands
Housing
Housing Type:
Residence hall, International student house, Hostel
Housing Information:
Students will live in double rooms in an international student dorm.
Activities
Excursions:
The program includes a walking and biking orientation to Maastricht and the environs. In addition to other local excursions, there will be an overnight trip to Amsterdam and the Anne Frank House. Students will be encouraged to travel on their own to nearby destinations such as Paris, Bruges, Antwerp, or London on several free weekends.
Subject Areas:
English Language And Literature/Letters; Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Courses:
Secondary english Ed students:
ENG 365*: Teaching ESL (3 credits)
ENG 400: Critical Issues in Literacy (3 credits)
Elementary Ed(PCKET and CSAT) Students:
ENG 355: Teaching ELs, PK-6 (3 credits)
ENG 401: Language, Literacies, and Culture (3 credits)
*Students who have already taken ENG 365 may substitute ENG 469.
Fulfils (1) General Education Issues course requirement. Ref lection required.
Honors Students can use this experience to fulfill their HNR 300, HNR 401, or HNR 499 requirement
Academics Information:
Open to: Secondary English Ed majors, Elementary Ed majors (PCKET & CSAT), and ESL Minors.