Social Sciences Courses
Under the heading Social Sciences, Utrecht Summer School offers courses in the fields of Migration Studies, Communication, Psychology, Linguistics and Geosciences. Our offer also includes a large selection of Data Science courses, covering subjects such as Survey Research, Multilevel Analysis and Qualitative Statistics.
16 course(s) found
Text Analysis with Python (online course)

This online course introduces the basic concepts of text analysis in Python. In this course, participants will learn how to apply text mining methods on text data and analyse them in a pipeline with machine learning and natural language processing algorithms. The course has a strongly practical hands-on focus, and participants will gain experience in using text mining on real data.
Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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0.5 ECTS
€150.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Data Science: Programming with Python

Python has become the dominant programming language used in data science. This course offers an introduction into computational thinking about data-related problems and the implementation of data analysis programmes with Python. It starts at the very basics and is explicitly intended for students who have no or only little programming experience.
Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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1.5 ECTS
€850.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Migration, Integration and Ethnic Relations

Migration has made European countries ethnically and culturally more diverse. While migrants try to find their way in a new and sometimes hostile environment, host populations also have to adapt to migrants and the new religious and cultural diversity they bring with them. Migrants and host populations face the challenge of acceptance and adaptation in spite of initial resistance, possible social exclusion and explicit political rejection by…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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3 ECTS
€850.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Rhetoric Recrafted: Unleashing Your Superpower for the Modern Age
Online course

Are you surprised by your neighbour Karen's political support for the corrupted politician? Do you think Chad, your childhood friend, would really be happier if we all stuck to two genders, had no vaccines for children and only consumed cow milk?
In this rapidly evolving landscape, individuals equipped with critical thinking, empathetic insight, public speaking skills and flexibility will distinguish themselves, safeguarding democratic…
University College Roosevelt - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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1.5 ECTS
€295.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Law and Sustainability

Achieving sustainability is a key goal of modern societies and will remain a priority challenge for future generations. Only through sustainable societies will humanity be able to continue developing socially and economically, while protecting our shared environment. Law can buttress sustainability transition and achievement, but it can also create obstacles to the realisation of sustainability objectives. The 2024 Summer School on Law and…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
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1.5 ECTS
€600.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Fundamentals of Coaching: Theory and Practice in Experiential learning

"Ever thought about entering into the world of coaching? This course focuses on the basics of coaching - perfect for those eager to kickstart their learning journey as coach! Whether you're a newbie or just curious, this course is designed for you. Dive into the coaching essentials, learn hands-on, and set off on the path to becoming a certified coach. No prior experience needed just bring your enthusiasm! Throughout the course, discover the…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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5 ECTS
Regular fee: €995.000000
Student fee: €450
Advanced Bachelor
Meaningful Leadership for a Better World

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in the world? Do you wish to learn how to lead with purpose, values, and ethics? Do you want to develop your skills in sustainability and social innovation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are ready to join the Meaningful Leadership for a Better World course at Utrecht Summer School. This course will help you discover what meaningful leadership means and how to apply it…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities
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2 ECTS
Regular fee: €695.000000
Student fee: €350
Advanced Bachelor
Transformational coaching - mastering personal and professional development

Transformational coaching is about supporting others to live their full potential. This course is for students and professionals that want to develop their coaching skills. It is also for individuals that want to reflect deeply on who they are and what matters most to them. And it is for leaders that want to reinforce their coaching skills in order to strengthen their leadership. In every session you will learn and practice with powerful…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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2 ECTS
€495.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Advanced Communication Skills: Between Persuasion and Empathy

Effective communication is key for high performing professionals. If you want to bring your communication skills to the next level and work on your personal development, then this course is here for you! Two experienced professionals teach you the most valuable skills they have learned themselves over the past 20 years. This course takes you beyond the ‘basics’. You will, amongst other things, learn the highlights from principle-based…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities
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4 ECTS
€995.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Applied Multivariate Analysis

The summer course 'Applied Multivariate Analysis' offers hands-on experience using SPSS for the most frequently encountered multivariate statistical techniques in the social and behavioural sciences. The emphasis is on applying multivariate techniques using the computer programme SPSS, and on how to interpret the SPSS output in substantive terms.
Utrecht University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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3 ECTS
€715.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Introduction to Generative Syntax - ILS

In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of generative linguistics, the theoretical framework evolved from and based on Noam Chomsky’s work. The formal tools of generative linguistics enable linguists to explore the complex and fascinating system underlying sentence structure and sentence meaning. The theory accounts for the creativity of human language and other characteristics that make it unlike the communication system of…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities
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0 ECTS
€200.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Psycholinguistics - ILS

This elementary to intermediate level course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of psycholinguistics, a research domain on the intersection of linguistics, psychology and neuroscience. Three major research topics in psycholinguistics will be presented: language comprehension, language production and (first) language acquisition. In addition, we will discuss language disorders, both acquired (aphasia) and innate (developmental…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities
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0 ECTS
€200.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology - ILS

In this course we will investigate sound in language from five different perspectives: alphabet (units), acoustics, articulation, prosody and learning. These complementary perspectives together show how language uses a relatively narrow range of sounds (although this range is broader than you might think!) but does so in a very intricate way. In addition, languages’ sound systems are intimately linked to other aspects of the linguistic system:…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities
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0 ECTS
€200.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Early Childhood Research - an update of the state of the art knowledge and methods

The course is offered by the Early Childhood community of the strategic theme Dynamics of Youth. Dynamics of Youth is a multidisciplinary platform that spans all departments of the university. Dynamics of Youth facilitates all researchers in the field of child development. The Early Childhood community specifically focuses on development from conception to six years of age.
Utrecht University -
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0 ECTS
€250.000000
Advanced Bachelor
Research design for Experimental Linguists - ILS

This course is essential for experimental linguists. In this course you will learn about important aspects of a quantitative study design (research methodology), the basics of statistical (hypothesis) testing, and how methodology and statistics relate to each other. This discussion-based course will teach you to make funded decisions throughout the research process, and consequently conduct better research with valid and reliable outcomes.
Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities
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0 ECTS
€200.000000
Advanced Bachelor
ECTMIH Academy presents Karijn Kakebeeke - Technical Workshop Photovoice

Photovoice is a qualitative research method used in community-based participatory research that gathers participant-taken photographs and narratives to translate experience into actionable knowledge. Photovoice is commonly used in the fields of community development, international development, public health, and education. In a photovoice study, participants are asked to express their points of view or represent their communities by…
Utrecht University - Faculty of Medicine
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0,5 ECTS
€250.000000
Advanced Bachelor