Media and Internet Law in the Netherlands
Immerse yourself in the land of windmills, tulips, and canals in this five-week summer study abroad program. This program will introduce students to issues of freeThe Hague), but we will also explore the legal institutions of the European Union in Brussels, Belgium, and visit Amsterdam, Delft, and other iconic Dutch cities. The Hague is the royal capital of the Netherlands and home to international legal institutions like the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court It is an exciting and lively Dutch city less than an hour from Amsterdam and close to the beach in Scheveningen.
Students will engage in lectures and seminar-style class discussion, field trips and tours of important European legal institutions, guest lectures and discussions with local experts in European Internet law, and a variety of cultural excursions. The coursework will challenge students to compare, contrast, and think deeply about very different approaches to protecting rights and regulating communication, the Internet, and social media platforms in the US and Europe.
Program Highlights:
- Situated in the historic city of The Hague, Netherlands, within easy reach of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Delft, Leiden, and the rest of Holland.
- A multi-day excursion to Brussels, Belgium, where we will tour important EU institutions, learn about the EU legal system, and have free time to explore this interesting city.
- A canal ride by boat through a historic Dutch city.
- Located within easy reach of Dutch castles, living history museums and working windmills (e.g., Zaanse Schans or Kinderdijk), and world-class museums (including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, and the Escher in Het Paleis and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague).
GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, course materials, local transportation pass, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit the
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