The University of Hull Institute of Modern Dutch Studies Entry 1982 lnstitute of Modern Dutch Studies

The Netherlands and Britain universities, particularly with Rotterdam, Utrecht and Leuven. Nowhere in Europe have we more loyal The department has its own house on the friends than the people of the Netherlands. edge of the University campus where the Indeed, closer ties in general between the small number of students meet in an informal United Kingdom and the European continent, atmosphere, and individual requirements can and an increasing interest among the rising be easily assessed and rapidly dealt with. generation in 'minority' groups and topics have resulted in a rapid expansion in university courses offering languages not Why Modern Dutch taught in schools. Moreover, the Studies? communication explosion since the war has The widespread goodwill between the Low also resulted in a greater interest in current Countries and ourselves has so far been affairs and in present-day life abroad. expressed in the rising demand for Dutch Consequently area studies are now also a language and literature courses at several common feature of higher education, and British universities. This lnstitute is however these studies are particularly valuable unique in offering a course providing an because of the comparative features advanced competence in the Dutch language involved. and knowledse of Dutch and Flemish life, combined with a specific training and The lnstitute experience in a business or professional field. This trend was recognised by the It is therefore primarily intended for those Leverhulme Trust when, in 1976, it provided seeking employment associated in some way funds for the establishment of an lnstitute of with the Low Countries. Modern Dutch Studies at this University. Hull From the following syllabus, it will be seen is particularly suitable for such a centre, since that no prior knowledge of the Dutch it has close trading connections with the language is required, and that the course Benelux countries and there is a large Dutch includes a year spent in Holland or Belgium community in the Humberside area. In fact where enrolment at a university will normally the cover of this brochure depicts not be combined with practical experience in a Holland, but a scene three miles away from business office or service department. the University. The University also has All suitable candidates will be invited for excellent relations with Dutch and Flemish an interview

Cover Illustration 'Stoneferry, Hull' by John Ward by courtesy of the Ferens Art Gallery, Hull.

This pamphlet is intended principally as a guide to applicants for admission to the University in October 1982. The matters covered by it are subject to change from time to time both before and after a candidate's admission. Year 2 (5 courses) * Dutch and Belgian Industrial Society Examinations B.A. Special Degree in * The spoken Dutch Language since 1945 (The titles of Papers are not necessarily the Modern Dutch Studies X The written Dutch Language (a) + The History of European Integration * The Emergence of 20th Century from 1945 or The Dutch Republic same as those of the courses) ICEC 170C Part 1 (after second year) 4 papers: (U. C. C. A. Code 61201 Society in the Low Countries IJJJ-I IJJ Dutch comprehension and translation * Dutch and Flemish Literature and Art (b) + The Politics of West European Writing in Dutch in the 19th and 20th Centuries lntegration X Dutch Literature and Life since 1830 and Syllabus (a) + Europe since 1914 (C) + European Community Law one of the following: (b) The Politics of West European States (d) A subject chosen from the third year Course Requirement: + + Europe since 1914 or The History of (C) + International Law Special Degree courses in Geography Good advanced level passes in at least European lntegration since 1945 (d) Economic Geography or Social in consultation with the Head of the two subjects and an ordinary level pass in + The Politics of West European States Geography Department of Geography a foreign language. Public International Law (e) + A subject available to second year (e) + A subject available to third year B.Sc. Economic Geography or Social Geography B.Sc. (Econ.) students chosen in (Econ.) students chosen in Economics Courses of Study: consultation with the Head of the consultation with the Head of the History of Modern South-East Asia The course consists of an obligatory Department of Economics and Department of Economics and History of Sociological Thought general course in Dutch language, life and Commerce Commerce or British Economic Development in the history together with one of the special (f) History of Modern South-East Asia (f) + Selected Topics in the Politics of + 20th Century options offered which shall be followed (g) History of Sociological Thought or South-East Asia + The Individual and Society in 19th and 20th throughout the course: British Economic Development in the (g) British Economic Development in the + Century European Literature or Mode and (a) European Studies 20th Century 20th Century or a subject available to Matter in European Literature from the (b) Politics (h) Mode and Matter in European third year Special Degree students in + Renaissance (C) Law Literature from the Renaissance Economic and Social History, to be (d) Geography chosen in consultation with the Head Year 3 Abroad *The answer to one question in this paper is (e) Economics of the D~~~~~~~~~of Economic and to be written in Dutch (f) South-East Asian Studies Year 4 (5 courses) Social History (g) Social and Economic History * The Dutch Language (h) + The Picaresque Novel in Europe or (h) European Literature * Economic Growth in Holland and Theories of Culture in Modern and Belgium Contemporary Europe Part II Year 1 (6 courses) * Dutch Medieval and Renaissance Life Oral Examination (at the beginning of fourth * Dutch Elementary Grammar and Literature year) * Use of the Dutch Language 5 papers (after fourth year) * Translation from Dutch into English The Social and Economic History of the * Dutch Oral Practice Netherlands before 1830 * The Netherlands in the 19th Century The Political and Economic History of the (a) + The Structure of Contemporary Netherlands 1830-1945 Europe or Europe 1789-1914 The Netherlands since 1945 Dutch Medieval and Renaissance Life and (b) + Elements of Politics Literature and one of the following: (C) + Public Law (d) + Principles of Human Geography The History of European lntegration since (e) + Principles of Economics 1945 or the Dutch Republic 1555-1795 The Politics of West European lntegration (f) + Peoples and Cultures of South-East Asia Law of European Communities A specified topic in Geography (g) Britain from the 1870's to the 1970's: + A specified topic in Economics A Century of Social Change Selected topics in the Politics of South- (h) + The Individual and Society in the 19th East Asia and 20th Century European Literature British Economic Development in the 20th * Obligatory Century or a specified topic in Economic + Optional, available in another department and Social History (At the end of the first year there will be The Picaresque Novel in Europe or departmental examinations testing written Theories of Culture in Modern and and aural comprehension of Dutch, a paper Contemporary Europe on the Netherlands in the 19th Century, and The oral examination at the beginning of a paper on the other course followed.) Wilberforce House. Hull Ivlercnant's House, Hoorn. the fourth year will include extemporary translation and interpreting and an extended on the period 1945 to the present day, a discussion on the year abroad. period of the most interesting and significant B.A. Joint Degree Post-graduate opportunities Students will spend the third year at a developments in Dutch and Belgian political Course in ~odern The lnstitute was founded to co-operate in Dutch-language university, pursuing an and economic life, including the roles of and co-ordinate existing research in Dutch agreed course of study with the optional Holland and Belgium in the E.E.C. Dutch Studies studies in the University. Its present staff addition of attachment to an approved It will also be clear that the course is consists of a Director, a lecturer in Dutch business, administrative office, or service. intended to give a specialised qualification in The lnstitute offers 3 Joint (two-subject) Social and Economic History, and a Research Assessment will be based either on a Dutch to those interested in one of the honours degree courses: Modern Dutch Fellow. Research Studentships may be dissertation of 8,000 to 10,000 words in named options (economics, history, Studies and French (U.C.C.A. Code 61231; offered in the fields of nineteenth and Dutch or, when combined with a report from geography, politics, etc.). The reason for this Modern Dutch Studies and German twentieth century political, social and the employer, 4,000-5.000 words. is that although Dutch businessmen are (U.C. C.A. Code 61211; and Modern Dutch economic history, geography, literature and Performance in the oral examination, capable of negotiating in English with Studies and German Studies (U. C. C.A. Code fine art in the Low Countries. A University dissertation and continuous assessment will colleagues abroad, there is growing scope for 61221. Series of Monographs in Modern Dutch be taken into account by the examiners for specialists in their own fields abroad who also Studies is available to contributors in these the final examination. have an intimate knowledge of the Course Requirement: fields. The University has close associations It will be seen from this syllabus that the Netherlands and Belgium and the Dutch Good advanced level pass in a Modern with Erasmus University, Rotterdam, historical perspective focuses progressively language. Language, preferably with an ordinary level involving regular exchanges and co-operation pass in German or Dutch. between members of staff and research students. Courses of Study: Library and teaching Intensive language study, as in the Special Degree course, is supplemented by courses materials on the social history of the Netherlands (in The University Library is exceptionally well the first year), the Low Countries in the 19th provided with books and periodicals for both century, and Dutch and Flemish literature in undergraduate and post-graduate use. In the 19th and 20th centuries (in the second addition the lnstitute offers a book loan- year). The third year is spent abroad, either scheme to students to mitigate the high cost at a Dutch university (in which case students of continental publications. Attractive courses write a dissertation in Dutch on a specific from introductory to advanced levels in the topic during the year) or in the country of the Dutch language are enhanced by audio-visual second language, or in each country for six presentation in the Language Teaching months. In the fourth year, the following Centre linked with written programmes courses supplement the study of the Dutch available to students at individual computer language: Economic Growth in Holland and terminals. This means that the personal Belgium, Dutch Medieval and Renaissance progress of each student can be followed Life and Literature, Dutch and Belgian through and discussed individually and in Industrial Society since 1945. small-group tutorials.

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The entrance to the University, showing one of the oldest build~ngs(housing the Administration1 and one of the newest, the and general business which demand a Computer programmes can provide teaching material such tower of the Library. broader knowledge of Western Europe. as this. several groups involved in social work in the Accommodation, Welfare city. Other amenities on the campus include and Recreation a purpose-built day nursery for students with pre-school children, an outstanding library, Nearly 60% of all students can be housed the University bookshop, and a notable in University accommodation. This means collection of British Art 1890-1940. The that all first-year students who wish may be Health Centre provides medical services to all accommodated in University-owned property. students who register there. Accommodation includes traditional halls of residence, self-catering halls (some single sex, some mixed), and self catering student Sports Facilities houses for smaller groups. Most of the halls, including the award-winning Lawns group, The University has extensive playing fields are at Cottingham, a pleasant village on the and a large modern sports centre which have main bus route about 3 miles from the helped to produce successful inter-University University site. The Students' Union has a sports teams. The great advantage is that new building on the University site which is these facilities are on the main campus, so the focus for a wide range of social and students can make use of them without the cultural activities and supports over 100 expense and loss of time usually involved in student societies. Prominent among these are visits to sports fields and buildings.

The seven storeys of the impressive University Library form the centre of the campus

Recommended preliminary J. Goudsblom reading (English texts) Dutch Society (New York, 1967) J. de Vries E. H. Kossmann 'Benelux 1920-1970' in C. M. Cipolla (ed), The Low Countries 1780- 1940 The Fontana Economic History of Europe. Oxford History of Modern Europe Contemporary Economies pt 1, (Oxford UP, 1978) (Glasgow, 1976) pp. 1-71 D. Pinder The Netherlands, Studies in Industrial The following will also be found useful: Geography (Folkestone, 1976) G. Newton Further information can be obtained from: The Netherlands: an Historical and Cultural Professor P. K. King Survey. 1795- 1977 Institute of Modern Dutch Studies

The Lawns, modern accommodation for students in Cottingham: the University is fortunate I" the amount and variety of Nations of the Modern World. University of Hull accommodation it can offer students. (London, 1978) Tel. (0482) 4631 1 ext. 7884 The gilded statue in Hull's Old Town, known locally as 'King Billy', bears the inscription: 'THIS STATUE was Erected in the Year MDCCXXXIV To the Memory of KING WlLLlAM The Third OUR GREAT DELIVERER'.

'Renbrant van Rhine was In England liv'd at Hull in Yorkshire about sixteen or eighteen months lreponed by old Larroon who In his youth knew Rembrant at York) where he painted several Gentlemen Et sea faring mens pictures'. C Printed by Archibald Et Johnsons Ltd.. Self-portrait by Rembrandt van Rijn 11606-691. Kenwood Hull and London and designed by -Extract from the Notebooks of George Vertue ldied 1756). House. London. The University of Hull.