Last updated on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Courses 2009
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Language Studies
Intensive Dutch Language Course, Winter Edition
January 7 - January 25, 2008, Amsterdam
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Institute for Dutch as a Second Language (INTT)
Language on Location
On-Site, Intensive Dutch Language Course at Absolute-Beginners-Level
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Institute for Dutch as a Second Language (INTT)
ICT & Language Studies*
Effective Use of Web-Based Applications in Language Teaching
July 5 - July 12, 2009, Çanakkale (Turkey)
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Graduate School of Teaching & Learning (ILO)
Digital Audio & Video in Language Teaching
August 9 - August 16, 2009, Amsterdam
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Graduate School of Teaching & Learning (ILO)
Creating Multimedia Activities for Language Learning
October 18 - October 25, 2009, Amsterdam
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Graduate School of Teaching & Learning (ILO)
Courses 2008
Art History
The Brightness of Light: The Painting Techniques Applied on Mediaeval Polychrome Sculpture 
June 27 - July 4, 2008, Maastricht
In conjunction with The Limburg Conservation Institute (SRAL), Maastricht
Political Science
Political Campaigns, Communications & The Internet 
August 20 - August 22, 2008, Amsterdam
Jacques Monasch, Strategy & Communications Advisor.
Language Studies
Intensive Dutch Language Course at 6 Levels 
August 4 - August 22, 2008
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Institute for Dutch as a Second Language (INTT)
Intensive Dutch Language Course, Winter Edition 
January 7 - January 25, 2008, Amsterdam
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Institute for Dutch as a Second Language (INTT)
Communication Sciences*
Science Across the World: Using the Internet for Inter-school Communication 
June 29 - July 6, 2008, Amsterdam
In conjunction with the University of Amsterdam, Graduate School of Teaching & Learning (ILO)
Medicine — Amsterdam International Medical Summer School (AIMSS)
Since 1990 (see past courses), the Amsterdam International Medical Summer School (AIMSS) annually organizes Summer Schools for students from all over the world. The Summer School offers courses where you will be also involved in ongoing laboratory research. All in an international setting where students from several research areas come together to study and do research.
Participating in the AIMSS opens the opportunity for you to get acquainted with the Dutch education system and top level research of the Academic Medical Center of the University of Amsterdam (AMC-UvA). As a result of the participation in the Summer School several students have then done research at the AMC by invitation in various departments of the AMC. The Summer School could be your start of a successful career in the AMC.
The Summer School is organized for advanced students in medicine, biology and health sciences with a basic knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences as well as recent graduates. The course language is English.
Heart Failure & Repair — From Bench to Bedside 
July 6 - August 1, 2008, Amsterdam
In association with the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Medical Centre (AMC)
Health Informatics & Patient Safety – From Admission (Hospitalization) to Discharge 
July 6 - July 18, 2008, Amsterdam
In association with the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Medical Centre (AMC)
Life Sciences 
Are you pursuing a challenging career at one of the many biomedical companies? Do you want to know more about the business field and your opportunities? Then this summer school is for you.
The two-week programme of the Biobusiness Ph.D. Summer School introduces you to the reality of Life Sciences companies. With interactive lectures on hot topics by renowned speakers, and site visits to many international companies. You will personally get to meet and speak with the people behind the business.
Biobusiness Ph.D. Summer School 2008 
July 6 - July 18, 2008, Amsterdam
In association with the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Medical Centre (AMC)
* ICT & Language Studies and Communication Science courses are funded by the European Union Comenius 2.2 and Grundtvig 3 Programmes.
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