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Mehdy Shaddel BasirFaculty of Humanities
m.shaddel.basir@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Megan Griffiths wins Theodore Roosevelt American History Award for Master’s Thesis
In 2018, Megan Griffiths, then a student of the MA North American Studies, won the Theodore Roosevelt American History Award for her master’s thesis ‘Radicals, Conservatives, and the Salem Witchcraft Crisis: Exploiting the Fragile Communities of Colonial New England’.
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Leiden lifestyle as inspiration for Americans
The much-discussed documentary 'Cobblestone Stories' by American anthropologist Mark Neupert can be seen in Leiden's Trianon cinema on 23 April. In an interview published earlier on this site Neupert explained what makes Leiden so special for him. 'The idea is to show my American students that there…
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Tanja Masson-Zwaan in Scientific American
This week an article was published in the American popular science magazine Scientific American on the uncertainty surrounding the extent to which territory can be claimed on the moon.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Eveline Crone receives American Award for innovation
Eveline Crone has been selected for the Distinguished Scholar Award of the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society (SANS). 'It's very special to get recognition from your peers in the United States.'
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About the programme
During the Latin American Studies Master's programme you will focus on key social, political, linguistic and cultural developments which are currently shaping the complex reality of Latin America.
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About the programme
This programme focuses on the ideas and practices of resistance and change in Latin America and the Caribbean. You will be able to specialise in one of three areas: Culture and identity; State-society relations; and Literature, arts and media.
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Leiden through the eyes of an American anthropologist
The lyrical documentary about Leiden by American anthropologist Mark Neupert has become a hit. Leiden anthropologist Janine Prins taught Neupert the finer points of the subject in the course on Visual Methods offered by Anthropology. What does she think of Neupert's observation? ‘He's gone completely…
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About
Leiden University has been promoting studies on Latin America and the Caribbean for a long time.
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Centre for Indigenous Americas Studies
The Centre for Indigenous America Studies (CIAS) at Leiden University is designed to coordinate and promote the teaching and research of Indigenous languages, literatures, cultures and cultural heritage.
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Chat with a student
Do you have a question about student life in Leiden, studying at Leiden University, or do you want more information about the Arts and Culture master's programme? Chat with a current student for answers to your questions!
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Berthe JansenFaculty of Humanities
b.k.jansen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2379
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Kiyan ForoutanFaculty of Humanities
k.foroutan@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Judith FrishmanFaculty of Humanities
j.frishman@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Shahab DaneshvarFaculty of Humanities
s.daneshvar.2@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Marat MarkertFaculty of Humanities
m.markert@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9934
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Maria Riep
Faculteit Archeologie
m.riep@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Hossein PourbagheriFaculty of Humanities
h.pourbagheri@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5224
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Gjovalin MacajFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
g.macaj@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Eftychia MylonaFaculty of Humanities
e.mylona@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9962
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Shuqi JiaFaculty of Humanities
s.jia@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Christine MertensFaculty of Humanities
c.m.m.mertens@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1646
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Latin American Studies (research) at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Jelle van Buuren Explains American Boogaloo Boys
A particular group of counter protesters have been sighted at numerous Black Lives Matter protests that were held in the United States. An extreme right movement known for its characteristic Hawaii Shirts and heavy weaponry that calls itself the Boogaloo Boys. Which is cause for concern among the American…
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From Leiden Pilgrim to American president
Before founding their American colony, the Pilgrim Fathers first lived in Leiden in the early 17th century. This group has no fewer than nine American presidents among its descendants. The University played an important role in the Pilgrims’ life in Leiden.
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Pressure groups
Where did the new generation of antislavery activists get their inspiration to organize in large-scale pressure groups?
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Damian PargasFaculty of Humanities
d.a.pargas@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2736
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Latin American diplomats come together at Wijnhaven
Every year diplomatic representatives of Latin American countries, researchers and students come together during a conference of the GRULAC region group. This year different researchers talked about their work during a visit to the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs in The Hague.
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Hélène Nut
Faculty of Humanities
h.nut@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Jan Kees ColderFaculty of Humanities
j.c.colder@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Mubarika Nugraheni
Faculty of Humanities
m.d.f.nugraheni@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Chunli SongFaculty of Humanities
c.song@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Al Al FarabiFaculty of Humanities
a.al.farabi@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8813
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Sarah HolmaFaculty of Humanities
s.k.holma@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Rients de BoerFaculteit Archeologie
r.de.boer@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Tim WuismanFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
t.wuisman@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506
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Arie van der KooijFaculty of Humanities
a.van.der.kooij@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2171
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Marcel CobussenFaculty of Humanities
ma.cobussen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5041
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Léon BuskensFaculty of Humanities
l.p.h.m.buskens@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 212 53 76 68500
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Weishuo LiFaculteit Archeologie
w.li@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727