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Summer 2012 University of Amsterdam

www.gsss.uva.nl/summer

The Summer Programmes Office offers intensive summer programs for students (undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate) and professionals in a variety of fields.

We are pleased to announce the summer 2012 offerings:
Global Poverty & Inclusive Development (June 18 - 22, 2012) www.gsss.uva.nl/sip
 There is an increasing urgency to understand the conditions of poverty, the dynamics of poverty, and the complexities involved in embarking upon more inclusive development trajectories. With this program, students will become familiar with the Moving out of Poverty Framework developed by Deepa Narayan - an internationally known expert on poverty and author of Voices of the Poor and Moving out of Poverty.

Sexuality, Culture, and Society (July 1 - 26, 2012) www.gsss.uva.nl/sis
 The 16th Summer Institute is open to students with a focused interest in sexuality research or advocacy, including MA and PhD students and professionals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in sexuality, HIV, or sexual health programmes and interventions. The open atmosphere and small scale of Amsterdam is experienced by both western and non-western students as a refreshing stimulant for active discussion of sexuality and culture.

Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction (July 8 - 22, 2012) www.gsss.uva.nl/sia
Seeks to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the study of addiction. The focus will be on research and the bridge between research and treatment practice. welcomes individuals with a focused interest in addiction research and treatment, Master and PhD students, NGO staff working on addiction-related issues, professionals in human services, practitioners and advocates.

Social Policies & Pragmatic Tolerance (July 16 - August 4, 2012)www.gsss.uva.nl/sopo
Gives undergraduate students an in-depth look at some of the social policies of the Netherlands and their implications on Amsterdam. Subjects such as immigration, drugs and sex work will be addressed by various prominent guest lecturers and educational site visits. Studying in Amsterdam gives you one of the world's most beautiful and stimulating cities as your campus.

Urban Studies: International Housing, Policy & Planning (July 9 - 27, 2012) www.gsss.uva.nl/sus
In this three-week program students will explore the housing, planning and policy issues in European cities as well as consider how these apply in other regions of the world. With a focus on real urban contexts, the course will examine subjects such as architecture and neighbourhood design, housing finance and policy, urban sustainability and the impact of household and demographic change. Besides Amsterdam, excursions will be organized to The Hague, Rotterdam, Brussels, and Paris.

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