European Expansion and Globalisation
| Specialisation of: | History |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in History |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time and part-time |
| Duration: | 1 year (full-time); 1,5 years (part-time) |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66034 |
The Master’s programme in the History of European Expansion and Globalisation focuses on the global interaction between Europe and the other continents including Asia, Africa and the Americas. You will investigate the (reciprocal) political, socio-economic and cultural impact of colonial domination and post-colonial nation-building and development.
The programme stimulates a highly comparative and connective attitude towards cross-cultural phenomena such as diasporas, trading companies, maritime trade, including the slave trade, colonial empires, religious missions (both Christian and Islamic) and intelligence networks.
What makes the Leiden programme unique is the combination of this global, bird’s eye view with a down to earth, in-depth use of primary sources, always under the close supervision of first-class Leiden scholars.
Within this specialisation you can also focus on Maritime History.
Programme
The programme consists of an introductory course, an in-depth study of one or more (regional or topical) areas of interest and a final exam and thesis.
Introductory course
The introductory course (10 ECTS) is taught in the form of an intensive literature seminar, in which you will discuss recent insights and issues in colonial history, world history or in the various area studies of Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Research seminar
You will attend a research seminar (10 ECTS) where you will carry out in-depth research on the basis of original source materials or published documents.
Optional course
You will also have the opportunity to follow an optional course (10 ECTS) to widen your regional or topical expertise or to develop additional research skills.
Exam and thesis
The programme concludes with a thesis and a final exam. Two progress reports on your research project will be discussed with other students during a thesis seminar.
For the most up to date course overview, see the e-Prospectus.
