Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Sustainable Development in Developing Countries (SDDC)

(Revised 05 April 2012)

Please find the answers to the frequently asked questions after this list:

1. General information on the minor

1.1. For whom is this minor?

1.2. Can I take the minor courses without doing fieldwork?

1.3. Why the minor is called Sustainable Development in Developing Countries?

1.4. What is the time required for the minor?

1.5. What is the teaching schedule?

1.6. What are the courses about?

1.7. Which study materials are necessary for the courses in this minor?

1.8. Language?

1.9. Where do I find updates on practical issues for this minor?

1.10. How do I contact the minor secretariat?

2. How to apply for one of the 2 options of the minor programme or separate module?

2.1. How do I register for the minor or for courses if I am not enrolled yet as UT student?

2.2. Do I need to register or apply if I only take Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3 as elective course?

3. Fieldwork

3.1. What does the field study comprise?

3.2. Can I combine the field study with the Bachelor, major or Master?

3.3. How do I find a placement?

3.4. When should I plan to go on the field study?

3.5. Is there support for financing the field study?

1. General information on the minor

1.1. For whom is this minor?

The minor is open to students from all faculties. We actively stimulate the creation of a mix of

technical and social science participants. The same general requirements are valid as for other

minors at the UT (http://www.utwente.nl/majorminor/en/).

1.2. Can I take the minor courses without doing fieldwork?

There is no limitation on the number of students for any of the modules. If students wish to take

either Modules 1, 2 or 3 as elective courses independently or as part of a different minor that can

be done. In case students want to take the complete minor they can choose one of the 2 versions:

Version A (20 EC):

This version of the minor consists of modules 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Version B (25EC):

This version of the minor consists of modules 1, 2 and 5 and is identical to the former minor

Sustainable Development in a North-South Perspective: 'As the World Turns'.

The titles and short description by module is here as follow:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Development (5 EC) (first quartile)

This module consists of two elements: [1] lectures and workshops and [2] a multi-disciplinary

group exercise.

Module 2: The Practice of Project Work (5 EC) (second quartile)

This module involves classes, guest lectures and discussions on fundamental issues related to

development.

Module 3: Education in Developing countries: Politics and Policy (5 EC) (second quartile)

This module includes classes, guest lectures and discussions on educational approaches as part of

the policy to enhance countries development.

Module 4: Writing a paper (5 EC) (from second semester)

This module is a hand on learning process to achieve the academic standard of writing a paper.

Module 5: Field study: (second semester / flexible, 15 EC) (from second semester)

This module entails an internship (stage) of at least 10 weeks in a developing country.

1.3. Why is the minor called Sustainable Development in

Developing Countries?

The minor approaches the North-South relationships in development; not only development

assistance but also topics like politics, war, immigration, globalization, etcetera. These are important

issues to rise when it comes to “sustainable development”. The objective of the minor is for you to

be able to place issues of sustainable development in this very broad and dynamic context.

1.4. What is the time required for the minor?

According to the information provided in answer 1.2.from now and onwards this minor offers 2

versions with a total of 20 or 25 EC’s respectively. At present, all the minors have a standard

value of 20 EC minor. Therefore, in principle when the student enrols to a larger programme

he/she should invest 5 extra EC’s time. But this can be compensated for those students who can

agree with their bachelor’s programme director the interest to combine their Bachelor’s

assignment with the Fieldwork report and in consequence they can be in this “combi”

arrangement. This should be promoted by the student.

In another hand, the field work is very often performed during the summer holidays.

The minor consists of five modules (3-4 compulsory as minimum for the minor certificate). The first

three modules involve taught classes and group work. They will be given during the first semester

of the academic year. Each of these modules is 5 EC: implying that you will spend on average 7

hours a week by module for this minor during the first semester. The forth module is the paper elaboration in any of the sustainable development issues. The fifth module involves preparation of the fieldwork, doing fieldwork in a developing country, and report writing. Many students do not manage to write the final version of the report while in the field, so you need to take into account that you will need time for report writing after return. But you should consider that the deadline for students reporting their fieldwork is December 2013.

1.5. What is the teaching schedule?

Classes are given twice a week, usually for three hours. They are scheduled during those periods

set aside for minors, normally Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 13:45-17:30. Attendance of

lectures is voluntary, but when holding guest lectures, the attendance to class will be mandatory. This means that especially in the second block of the course Fundaments of Sustainable Development, attendance of students will be regularly required. Though attendance is voluntary, it is set a minimum of lectures attended in order to have the right of the module mark.

1.6. What are the courses about?

MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (first quartile) 5 EC

This module involves regular classes, guest lectures and discussions on fundamental issues related

to development, such as: the nature of (un-) sustainable development; perceptions and images of

‘poor’ countries vis-à-vis the reality of poverty in different countries (north and south), and the

effects of globalization on the majority of the world’s population. The course aims to create an

understanding of such issues. During this course, we also translate this understanding into current

practice through case studies and discussions following guest lectures. There will be a final examination for the students who have the option to take an exam or to write an article. Students will study/work within a highly diverse group of students of different backgrounds and disciplines. Prior knowledge is not required.

MODULE 2: THE RACTICE OF PROJECT WORK (second quartile) 5 EC

The second module consists of two elements:

• lectures and workshops with a focus on preparation of a project proposal that will be carried out

in a developing country. Topics cover: methodology, data collection and project planning tools,

and also working with cultural differences.

• multi-disciplinary group work developing a project proposal for a real situation in a developing

country.

This module can only be taken in combination with Module 1.

MODULE 3: EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: POLITICS Y AND POLICY

(second quartile) 5 EC

Knowledge, as a product of education and research, is a critical ingredient for the development of

societies. This module will focus on the contemporary educational challenges and dilemmas faced

by developing and transition countries in their efforts to catch up with the wealthier nations in the

world. The role of education, research and technology in their growth and poverty reduction

strategies will be discussed. What support can national governments, international organizations’

(World Bank, UNESCO, etc) and donor agencies provide to improve basic, vocational and higher

education in developing/transition countries? Through a combination of theoretical and practical

insights, students will be prepared for field work and individual research on the role of education

in development.

MODULE 4: WRITING A PAPER (second semester/flexible) 5 EC

Students enrolled to version A of this minor have to write a publication based in a case study

where they research and analyze the educational theories in a developing country.

MODULE 5: FIELD STUDY: (second semester/flexible) 15 EC

This module corresponds for version B of this minor. This entails an internship (stage) of at least

10 weeks in a developing country, where the student works in a development project or with an

organization that is concerned with development activities. The nature of the work varies greatly

depending on the interest of the student, and is determined through consultation between the

student, his/her tutor, and the host organization for the fieldwork. Whatever the situation, the

purpose of the field study is to experience working in projects in a developing country and to

reflect on what this experience can tell you about the nature of development and about the way

development is being tackled in practice. It is possible to do this field study individually or in a

pair or small group.

The fieldwork can only be taken if the complete minor Sustainable Development in developing

countries is chosen. A condition for performing the fieldwork is that the previous modules have

been completed first.

The field study is nominally during the second semester but can be scheduled at the convenience

of the student but the student should organize it in such timing that he/she can hand the field

report before 31st December 2013.

1.7. Which study materials are necessary for the courses in this

minor?

The minor has a Handbook which will be placed on Blackboard. This handbook provides detailed

information for each module and for the minor as a whole. Students are expected to print out their

own copy .

The literature required will be:

For Fundaments of Sustainable Development

Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (2008) The Companion to Development Studies second edition.

London: Hodder Arnold. ISBN-10: 0 340 88914 4 / ISBN-13: 978 0 340 88914 5

For the Practice of Project Work and for the Fieldwork, the recommended study material will be:

Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (2006) Doing Development Research. London: Sage. ISBN-10: 1 4129

0285 1 / ISBN-13: 978 1 4129 0285 4.

The students enrolled for version B of this minor have to consider this book as requirement for

module 5.

These books will be available at the campus bookshop Broekhuis by July.

For Education in developing countries: politics and policy several articles and references related

will be used during the module 3 and module 4.

1.8. Language?

All modules in this minor are given in English. Students are expected to participate in discussions

and submit written work in English. Because of the international nature of the fieldwork, this also

serves as preparation for their field study.

Students should take into account that it may be necessary (and/or interesting) to learn the local

language of a fieldwork location in advance, depending on the country, assignment and host

organization for the fieldwork.

1.9. Where do I find updates on practical issues for this minor?

Once you have enrolled in the course, updates on practical issues and questions are provided on

Blackboard. In addition to the roster, which indicates the time and place and topic of each class,

the required exercises, messages and additional reading materials are regularly posted. You need

to submit your exercises and papers via the Blackboard too.

1.10. How do I contact the minor secretariat?

Mrs. Monique Zuithof

Postbus 217

7500 AE Enschede

The Netherlands

Tel. +31 (0)53 489 3545

Fax +31 (0)53 489 4850

Email: m.zuithof@utwente.nl

Our offices are situated at Ravelijn, 2th floor. On the plan of the University on the University of Twente website, it is building number 10.

2. How to apply for one of the 2 options of the minor

programme or separate module?

You should contact the secretariat and follow the procedures as indicated in the general Minor

website. Please specify the version (A or B) of the minor Sustainable Development in Developing

Countries that you are interested to.

2.1. How do I register for the minor or for courses if I am not

enrolled yet as UT student?

For students from Münster, information with regard to the application procedure will be published

on the major-minor website (see above).

Students from different universities have to take into account that registration at courses (so also

minors) at the University of Twente is only possible if you have enrolled at the UT CSA (you also

need to have paid tuition fees at your own university and the university has to have produced the

required statement for your enrolment).

2.2. Do I need to register or apply if I only take Module 2,

Module 2 or Module 3 as elective course?

There is no limitation on the number of students for Module 1 , Module 2 or for Module 3 if

students wish to take these as elective courses without Module 3, or as part of a different minor..

3. Fieldwork

3.1. What does the field study comprise?

The field study entails an internship (stage) of at least 10 weeks in a developing country, where

the student works in a development project or with an organization that is concerned with

development activities. Whatever the situation, the purpose of the field study is to experience

working in projects in a developing country and to reflect on what this experience can tell you

about the nature of development and about the way development is being tackled in practice. It is

possible to do this field study individually or in a pair or small group.

The nature of the work varies greatly depending on the interest of the student, and is determined

through consultation between the student, his/her tutor, and the host organization for the

fieldwork. Some students select a project which is technological in orientation (e.g. one which is

concerned with dissemination of solar energy in rural areas) while others may become involved in

projects which try to improve peoples’ living conditions (e.g. health care, water and soil

conservation, empowerment), or select a project with a more humanitarian aspect.

3.2. Can I combine the field study with the Bachelor, major or

Master?

Yes, in some cases it is possible to combine the field study with the Bachelor’s, major or Master’s

assignment or internship (stage). Students interested in this option should consult with study

advisors and supervisors from both the minor and the Bachelor/ Master study to establish whether

this is possible, and to find an appropriate research topic and fieldwork so that the requirements of

both are met. Students who do a Minor-Bachelor combi obtain a waiver (vrijstelling) of 5 ECs for

part of the minor fieldwork, so that combined with the Bachelor’s assignment; the total time in the

field would be 4 months (17 weeks). The arrangements for combinations with major internship or

Master’s assignment are made in consultation with the Bachelor/Master study advisor.

3.3. How do I find a placement?

The location and topic of the study is selected and arranged by the student under the supervision

of staff of the minor. Each student who is registered to go on fieldwork is assigned a tutor at the

binning of the academic year. This tutor will discuss with you what the possibilities are, and

discuss the procedure with you for finding an internship. If you have your own contacts or know

of a particular project which you want to work with please discuss it with your tutor and it

probably can be arranged.

There is a database of possible placements available and new postings are regularly placed on

Blackboard. The search for placements usually starts in October/November, but at least 5 months

before you plan to leave.

The minor Handbook for fieldwork provides more detailed information on the procedures for

finding and organizing fieldwork placements.

3.4. When should I plan to go on the field study?

The field study is nominally during the second semester but can be scheduled at the convenience

of the student, for example in the summer holiday. Many students use their summer holiday

period for field study, and often students choose to spend a few weeks extra in the field study

country. If necessary, the field study can be scheduled in the following academic year. Host

organizations may also have preferred starting dates. The field study should be finished before 31

December 2013. This means that the Field Study Report, the Reflection Report and the Logbook

should be submitted before 31 December 2013.

A condition for performing the fieldwork is that the first two modules have been completed first.

A practical starting date is therefore after mid-March.

3.5. Is there support for financing the field study?

Partial finance for the field study can be obtained from the University’s Mobiliteitsfonds

(available for each student once during the Bachelor’s phase) but this will not be enough to cover

the full costs. Students therefore have to seek alternative sponsorship or cover the remaining costs

themselves. You can start arranging funding only after consent from your tutor. If you know you

are participating in Module 5 and want to obtain a partial finance from the University’s Mobility

Fund, please let the secretary know in time. The rules change regularly therefore you are also

advised to talk to the internationalization officer of your faculty when you decide for version B of

this minor. The time for applying is limited and the amount has changed for the last years.

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Language? 1.9. Where do I find updates on practical issues for this minor? 1.10. How do I contact the minor secretariat? 2. How to apply for one of the 2 options of the minor programme or separate module? 2.1. How do I register for the minor or for courses if I am not enrolled yet as UT student? 2.2. Do I need to register or apply if I only take Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3 as elective course? 3. Fieldwork 3.1. What does the field study comprise? 3.2. Can I combine the field study with the Bachelor, major or Master? 3.3. How do I find a placement? 3.4. When should I plan to go on the field study? 3.5. Is there support for financing the field study? 1. General information on the minor 1.1. For whom is this minor? The minor is open to students from all faculties. We actively stimulate the creation of a mix of technical and social science participants. The same general requirements are valid as for other minors at the UT (http://www.utwente.nl/majorminor/en/). 1.2. Can I take the minor courses without doing fieldwork? There is no limitation on the number of students for any of the modules. If students wish to take either Modules 1, 2 or 3 as elective courses independently or as part of a different minor that can be done. In case students want to take the complete minor they can choose one of the 2 versions: Version A (20 EC): This version of the minor consists of modules 1, 2, 3 and 4. Version B (25EC): This version of the minor consists of modules 1, 2 and 5 and is identical to the former minor Sustainable Development in a North-South Perspective: 'As the World Turns'. The titles and short description by module is here as follow: Module 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Development (5 EC) (first quartile) This module consists of two elements: [1] lectures and workshops and [2] a multi-disciplinary group exercise. Module 2: The Practice of Project Work (5 EC) (second quartile) This module involves classes, guest lectures and discussions on fundamental issues related to development. Module 3: Education in Developing countries: Politics and Policy (5 EC) (second quartile) This module includes classes, guest lectures and discussions on educational approaches as part of the policy to enhance countries development. Module 4: Writing a paper (5 EC) (from second semester) This module is a hand on learning process to achieve the academic standard of writing a paper. Module 5: Field study: (second semester / flexible, 15 EC) (from second semester) This module entails an internship (stage) of at least 10 weeks in a developing country. 1.3. Why is the minor called Sustainable Development in Developing Countries? The minor approaches the North-South relationships in development; not only development assistance but also topics like politics, war, immigration, globalization, etcetera. These are important issues to rise when it comes to “sustainable development”. The objective of the minor is for you to be able to place issues of sustainable development in this very broad and dynamic context. 1.4. What is the time required for the minor? According to the information provided in answer 1.2.from now and onwards this minor offers 2 versions with a total of 20 or 25 EC’s respectively. At present, all the minors have a standard value of 20 EC minor. Therefore, in principle when the student enrols to a larger programme he/she should invest 5 extra EC’s time. But this can be compensated for those students who can agree with their bachelor’s programme director the interest to combine their Bachelor’s assignment with the Fieldwork report and in consequence they can be in this “combi” arrangement. This should be promoted by the student. In another hand, the field work is very often performed during the summer holidays. The minor consists of five modules (3-4 compulsory as minimum for the minor certificate). The first three modules involve taught classes and group work. They will be given during the first semester of the academic year. Each of these modules is 5 EC: implying that you will spend on average 7 hours a week by module for this minor during the first semester. The forth module is the paper elaboration in any of the sustainable development issues. The fifth module involves preparation of the fieldwork, doing fieldwork in a developing country, and report writing. Many students do not manage to write the final version of the report while in the field, so you need to take into account that you will need time for report writing after return. But you should consider that the deadline for students reporting their fieldwork is December 2013. 1.5. What is the teaching schedule? Classes are given twice a week, usually for three hours. They are scheduled during those periods set aside for minors, normally Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 13:45-17:30. Attendance of lectures is voluntary, but when holding guest lectures, the attendance to class will be mandatory. This means that especially in the second block of the course Fundaments of Sustainable Development, attendance of students will be regularly required. Though attendance is voluntary, it is set a minimum of lectures attended in order to have the right of the module mark. 1.6. What are the courses about? MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (first quartile) 5 EC This module involves regular classes, guest lectures and discussions on fundamental issues related to development, such as: the nature of (un-) sustainable development; perceptions and images of ‘poor’ countries vis-à-vis the reality of poverty in different countries (north and south), and the effects of globalization on the majority of the world’s population. The course aims to create an understanding of such issues. During this course, we also translate this understanding into current practice through case studies and discussions following guest lectures. There will be a final examination for the students who have the option to take an exam or to write an article. Students will study/work within a highly diverse group of students of different backgrounds and disciplines. Prior knowledge is not required. MODULE 2: THE RACTICE OF PROJECT WORK (second quartile) 5 EC The second module consists of two elements: • lectures and workshops with a focus on preparation of a project proposal that will be carried out in a developing country. Topics cover: methodology, data collection and project planning tools, and also working with cultural differences. • multi-disciplinary group work developing a project proposal for a real situation in a developing country. This module can only be taken in combination with Module 1. MODULE 3: EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: POLITICS Y AND POLICY (second quartile) 5 EC Knowledge, as a product of education and research, is a critical ingredient for the development of societies. This module will focus on the contemporary educational challenges and dilemmas faced by developing and transition countries in their efforts to catch up with the wealthier nations in the world. The role of education, research and technology in their growth and poverty reduction strategies will be discussed. What support can national governments, international organizations’ (World Bank, UNESCO, etc) and donor agencies provide to improve basic, vocational and higher education in developing/transition countries? Through a combination of theoretical and practical insights, students will be prepared for field work and individual research on the role of education in development. MODULE 4: WRITING A PAPER (second semester/flexible) 5 EC Students enrolled to version A of this minor have to write a publication based in a case study where they research and analyze the educational theories in a developing country. MODULE 5: FIELD STUDY: (second semester/flexible) 15 EC This module corresponds for version B of this minor. This entails an internship (stage) of at least 10 weeks in a developing country, where the student works in a development project or with an organization that is concerned with development activities. The nature of the work varies greatly depending on the interest of the student, and is determined through consultation between the student, his/her tutor, and the host organization for the fieldwork. Whatever the situation, the purpose of the field study is to experience working in projects in a developing country and to reflect on what this experience can tell you about the nature of development and about the way development is being tackled in practice. It is possible to do this field study individually or in a pair or small group. The fieldwork can only be taken if the complete minor Sustainable Development in developing countries is chosen. A condition for performing the fieldwork is that the previous modules have been completed first. The field study is nominally during the second semester but can be scheduled at the convenience of the student but the student should organize it in such timing that he/she can hand the field report before 31st December 2013. 1.7. Which study materials are necessary for the courses in this minor? The minor has a Handbook which will be placed on Blackboard. This handbook provides detailed information for each module and for the minor as a whole. Students are expected to print out their own copy . The literature required will be: For Fundaments of Sustainable Development Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (2008) The Companion to Development Studies second edition. London: Hodder Arnold. ISBN-10: 0 340 88914 4 / ISBN-13: 978 0 340 88914 5 For the Practice of Project Work and for the Fieldwork, the recommended study material will be: Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (2006) Doing Development Research. London: Sage. ISBN-10: 1 4129 0285 1 / ISBN-13: 978 1 4129 0285 4. The students enrolled for version B of this minor have to consider this book as requirement for module 5. These books will be available at the campus bookshop Broekhuis by July. For Education in developing countries: politics and policy several articles and references related will be used during the module 3 and module 4. 1.8. Language? All modules in this minor are given in English. Students are expected to participate in discussions and submit written work in English. Because of the international nature of the fieldwork, this also serves as preparation for their field study. Students should take into account that it may be necessary (and/or interesting) to learn the local language of a fieldwork location in advance, depending on the country, assignment and host organization for the fieldwork. 1.9. Where do I find updates on practical issues for this minor? Once you have enrolled in the course, updates on practical issues and questions are provided on Blackboard. In addition to the roster, which indicates the time and place and topic of each class, the required exercises, messages and additional reading materials are regularly posted. You need to submit your exercises and papers via the Blackboard too. 1.10. How do I contact the minor secretariat? Mrs. Monique Zuithof Postbus 217 7500 AE Enschede The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0)53 489 3545 Fax +31 (0)53 489 4850 Email: m.zuithof@utwente.nl Our offices are situated at Ravelijn, 2th floor. On the plan of the University on the University of Twente website, it is building number 10. 2. How to apply for one of the 2 options of the minor programme or separate module? You should contact the secretariat and follow the procedures as indicated in the general Minor website. Please specify the version (A or B) of the minor Sustainable Development in Developing Countries that you are interested to. 2.1. How do I register for the minor or for courses if I am not enrolled yet as UT student? For students from Münster, information with regard to the application procedure will be published on the major-minor website (see above). Students from different universities have to take into account that registration at courses (so also minors) at the University of Twente is only possible if you have enrolled at the UT CSA (you also need to have paid tuition fees at your own university and the university has to have produced the required statement for your enrolment). 2.2. Do I need to register or apply if I only take Module 2, Module 2 or Module 3 as elective course? There is no limitation on the number of students for Module 1 , Module 2 or for Module 3 if students wish to take these as elective courses without Module 3, or as part of a different minor.. 3. Fieldwork 3.1. What does the field study comprise? The field study entails an internship (stage) of at least 10 weeks in a developing country, where the student works in a development project or with an organization that is concerned with development activities. Whatever the situation, the purpose of the field study is to experience working in projects in a developing country and to reflect on what this experience can tell you about the nature of development and about the way development is being tackled in practice. It is possible to do this field study individually or in a pair or small group. The nature of the work varies greatly depending on the interest of the student, and is determined through consultation between the student, his/her tutor, and the host organization for the fieldwork. Some students select a project which is technological in orientation (e.g. one which is concerned with dissemination of solar energy in rural areas) while others may become involved in projects which try to improve peoples’ living conditions (e.g. health care, water and soil conservation, empowerment), or select a project with a more humanitarian aspect. 3.2. Can I combine the field study with the Bachelor, major or Master? Yes, in some cases it is possible to combine the field study with the Bachelor’s, major or Master’s assignment or internship (stage). Students interested in this option should consult with study advisors and supervisors from both the minor and the Bachelor/ Master study to establish whether this is possible, and to find an appropriate research topic and fieldwork so that the requirements of both are met. Students who do a Minor-Bachelor combi obtain a waiver (vrijstelling) of 5 ECs for part of the minor fieldwork, so that combined with the Bachelor’s assignment; the total time in the field would be 4 months (17 weeks). The arrangements for combinations with major internship or Master’s assignment are made in consultation with the Bachelor/Master study advisor. 3.3. How do I find a placement? The location and topic of the study is selected and arranged by the student under the supervision of staff of the minor. Each student who is registered to go on fieldwork is assigned a tutor at the binning of the academic year. This tutor will discuss with you what the possibilities are, and discuss the procedure with you for finding an internship. If you have your own contacts or know of a particular project which you want to work with please discuss it with your tutor and it probably can be arranged. There is a database of possible placements available and new postings are regularly placed on Blackboard. The search for placements usually starts in October/November, but at least 5 months before you plan to leave. The minor Handbook for fieldwork provides more detailed information on the procedures for finding and organizing fieldwork placements. 3.4. When should I plan to go on the field study? The field study is nominally during the second semester but can be scheduled at the convenience of the student, for example in the summer holiday. Many students use their summer holiday period for field study, and often students choose to spend a few weeks extra in the field study country. If necessary, the field study can be scheduled in the following academic year. Host organizations may also have preferred starting dates. The field study should be finished before 31 December 2013. This means that the Field Study Report, the Reflection Report and the Logbook should be submitted before 31 December 2013. A condition for performing the fieldwork is that the first two modules have been completed first. A practical starting date is therefore after mid-March. 3.5. Is there support for financing the field study? Partial finance for the field study can be obtained from the University’s Mobiliteitsfonds (available for each student once during the Bachelor’s phase) but this will not be enough to cover the full costs. Students therefore have to seek alternative sponsorship or cover the remaining costs themselves. You can start arranging funding only after consent from your tutor. If you know you are participating in Module 5 and want to obtain a partial finance from the University’s Mobility Fund, please let the secretary know in time. The rules change regularly therefore you are also advised to talk to the internationalization officer of your faculty when you decide for version B of this minor. The time for applying is limited and the amount has changed for the last years.