Courses in English on Dutch History, Culture, and Literature:
DUTCH 39A Cultural History of the Low Countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) - 3 Units
This Freshman & Sophomore course offers a general survey on the cultural history of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Through written texts, audiovisual materials, and discussions, we will study important historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of these three countries that represent European history in a nutshell. All readings and discussions in English. Dutch 39A satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Historical Studies or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
DUTCH 107 The Structure of Modern Dutch - 3 Units
A basic course on the structural properties of modern Dutch, including phonetics and phonology, morphology, and syntax. Comparison with English and German. All readings and discussions in English.
DUTCH 140 Topics in Dutch Literature - 3 Units
This course discusses some classic works in Dutch literature. While the focus will be on some of the major novels in the Dutch language, relevant works of poetry will be included too, and to give this class the widest exposure possible, the class will consist of an English track and a Dutch track (the latter will accommodate our Dutch majors and minors who will read and reflect on these works in Dutch). Dutch 140 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Arts & Literature.
DUTCH C164 The Indonesian Connection: Dutch Dutch (Post)colonial History and Culture in Southeast Asia - 4 Units
This course deals with the Dutch colonial history of Indonesia, the former Dutch East Indies. After studying the importance of the East India Company in Southeast Asia and the history of Indonesia under colonial rule, we analyze a number of works in Dutch literature and film with a focus on post-colonialism and interculturality. This course intends to give an opportunity to those who do not have a command of Dutch language, but wish to complete their knowledge of Southeast-Asian history and culture. All materials will be in English, no knowledge of Dutch is required. Dutch 164 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Arts & Literature and is cross-listed as Southeast-Asian Studies C164.
DUTCH 166 Anne Frank and After: World War II and the Holocaust in the Netherlands - 4 Units
This course deals with the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany in World War II and the Holocaust, with a special focus on the Anne Frank's diary. We will discuss literature, film and historiography with a focus on anti-Semitism, collaboration and resistance as well as the postwar discussion on guilt and responsibility. All materials will be in English, no knowledge of Dutch is required. Dutch 166 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Arts & Literature.
DUTCH 170 Multiculturalism in the Netherlands - 3 Units
The course will focus on contemporary Dutch politics, culture and literature: the post-war period and the early twenty-first century. Particular attention will be paid to immigration and the debate on multiculturalism and Islam in the Netherlands. All readings and discussions in English. Dutch 170 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for International Studies or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
DUTCH 171AC From New Amsterdam to New York: Race, Culture, and Identity in New Netherland - 4 Units
This course deals with the early Dutch history of New York, the former New Amsterdam. What would it mean to begin modern American history on the island of Manhattan instead of New England? We intend to question the Anglo-American perspective on the representation of cultural identity, national identity, ethnicity, and race by contrasting the traditional foundation story of the United States with that of the 17th-century Dutch colony on Manhattan. Readings will include historical and ethnographic writings, self-representations of the different ethnic groups, and fictional accounts. All readings and discussion in English. Dutch 171AC satisfies the American Cultures Requirement and the L&S Breadth Requirement for Historical Studies.
DUTCH 173 Dutch Post-Colonial Studies - 4 Units
Selected topics in Dutch or Flemish/Belgian colonial literature and/or history. All readings and discussions in English.
DUTCH 174 Brussels: A Global Study of a European Capital City - 4 Units
This course aims at a comprehensive study of Brussels, capital of the European Union: its historical richness, institutional complexity of Belgium, cultural diversity, linguistic contradictions, globalizing economy, and its rapidly transforming social divisions. Taught in English; no knowledge of French or Dutch is required. Dutch 174 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for International Studies or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
DUTCH 177 The Amsterdam-Brussels Connection: The Art, History, and Literature of the Netherlands and Flanders - 6 Units
With the 17th-century "Golden Age" as its starting point, the course traces the important cultural developments in Holland and Belgium (Flanders) up to the present. The interdisciplinary curriculum provides a clear picture of these two constrasting monarchies. The historical, cultural, and linguistic relationship is a constant focus of the course. The literature (documentary and fiction) concentrates on the Holocaust in the Low Countries. Students will engage with their subject matter not only in daily lectures, but also as eyewitnesses through regular field trips to museums and historical sites in Amsterdam, The Hague, Haarlem, Delft, Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, and other cities. Dutch 177 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Arts & Literature or International Studies.
DUTCH C178 The Caribbean Connection: Dutch (Post) colonial History and Culture in the Caribbean - 4 Units
This course deals with the colonial history and intercultural identity of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles, the former Dutch West Indies. After studying the importance of the West India Company in the Americas and the history of the Dutch Caribbean, we analyze a number of works in Dutch, Surinamese and Antillean literature with a focus on post-colonialism and interculturality. This course intends to give an opportunity to those who do not have a command of Dutch language, but wish to complete their knowledge of Caribbean/Latin American history and culture. All materials will be in English, no knowledge of Dutch is required. Dutch C178 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Historical Studies or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
DUTCH 179 Cultural Studies - 3 or 4 Units
Selected topics in cultural studies. Offerings vary. All readings and discussions in English. Dutch 179 satisfies the L&S Breadth Requirement for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
DUTCH 190 Senior Thesis - 4 Units
A major research paper in the areas of Dutch literature, culture, or the area of linguistics.
DUTCH H196 Honors Studies in Dutch - 1 to 4 Units
Supervised independent study and research course for honors students.
DUTCH 299 Individual Studies in Dutch for Graduate Students - 1 to 8 Units
For graduate students engaged in exploration of a restricted field, involving the writing of a research paper.