This module is designed to introduce international students to sociology. Sociology focuses on the systematic study of human societies, particularly modern industrial societies, by exploring social interaction, social structures and social change. Sociology as an academic discipline has its roots
This module is aimed at 'non-marketing' students who wish to understand the critical importance of good marketing in any business. We explore various aspects of the marketing process, including environmental scanning, marketing mix, customer relationship management, and sales and supplier
This course starts from the introduction of young children acquiring their native language (L1). Then it explores the acquisition of a second language (L2) after their childhood. Major issues, such as critical period, in L2 acquisition will be discussed. The course covers the development of
In this course, students will be taught the basics of the theoretical framework evolved from and based on Chomsky (1981). One of Chomsky's main innovations was to give linguistics the formal tools to study language. The formal tools of generative linguistics enabled linguists to explore the
'The rich get richer and the poor get poorer' - true or false? For the last few decades, this question has become the core problem for development economics. You will investigate by studying examples of successful reforms and policies undertaken to combat poverty, inequality and corruption in
The Center for Sustainability (CfS) of Nyenrode Business University offers a summer course on various aspects of international business and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Examples of the topics that will be discussed during the summer course are: legal frameworks supporting CSR (including
The pinnacle of DSS's language-teaching activities is represented by the annual "summer course." This is a one-month period when the institution plays host to hundreds of international students for the 120-class unit intensive classic course melding language instruction with a broad range
- What are the challenges for a sustainable future? - How can innovation address these challenges? - How to understand innovation processes in energy and water management? - How to manage such innovation processes? - What can we learn from experiences in the Netherlands? These are the main
- What are the challenges for a sustainable future? - How can innovation address these challenges? - How to understand innovation processes in energy and water management? - How to manage such innovation processes? - What can we learn from experiences in the Netherlands? These are the main
This course illustrates the intricate balance between infection and immunity in the human host. The course will start by refreshing your knowledge in Immunology and Microbiology. Themes that will be discussed include; Memory in the Immune System, Immune Tolerance, Intracellular Pathogens, Clinical
