War crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide harm people, disrupt societies and endanger global peace and security. In recent decades the international community has expressed its clear desire to end such atrocities and to prosecute those responsible. But designing effective %E2%80%9Creal-world%E2%80%9D response strategies and understanding the underlying human behaviour remain extremely challenging. Only a multidisciplinary approach has any hope of success.

Course leader
Dr. Joris van Wijk, Maarten Bolhuis, MSc

Target group
Students of Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, History, Journalism, Anthropology, Political Science and Psychology.

Course aim
You can analyse and critically assess the nature and origins of international criminal justice.You understand and can distinguish between the most important legal concepts.You recognize and comprehend the most relevant criminological theories to explain the occurrence of mass atrocities.You are able to compare the advantages and drawbacks of the various modes of transitional justice.- To be able to compare the advantages and drawbacks of the various modes of transitional justice

Credits info
3 ECTS Contact hours: approximately 50

Fee info
EUR 1100: Includes orientation and course material. Does not include housing.

Scholarships
The Amsterdam Summer School offers twenty scholarships of 500 for highly motivated students. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is 1 April. Application for the scholarship is part of the general online application procedure.

VU University Amsterdam
Address: Study Abroad in Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105 Amsterdam
Postal code: 1081 HV
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.studyabroadinamsterdam.nl/en/summerschool/index.asp
E-mail: amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl
Phone: +31 20 5986506