Medieval and Early Modern European History (research)
| Specialisatie van: | History (research) |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in History (research) |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels. Colleges waarvoor Nederlandse leesvaardigheid vereist is, kunnen in het Nederlands gegeven worden. |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60139 |
In de specialisatie Middeleeuwse en vroegmoderne Europese geschiedenis van de onderzoeksmaster Geschiedenis richt je je op de grootschalige culturele en politieke transformaties die de periode van 1300 tot 1700 karakteriseerden. Je kunt je specialiseren in de geschiedenis van de Lage Landen, in die tijd een van Europa’s belangrijkste commerciële, culturele en politieke centra. Maar je kunt je ook verdiepen in de geschiedenis van andere delen van Europa, in het bijzonder het Habsburgse Rijk.
Programme
Although the main focus of the programme is on your chosen specialisation, the programme also includes a number of courses enabling students to acquire a better understanding of theories on historical processes, historical debates and methodology of historical research. In the first semester, you will follow a course in historical methodology, in the second semester a course in historiography. Both courses are taught by first-rate instructors and address problems and issues highly relevant throughout your study. Once you have selected your specialisation, the remaining programme has the following structure:
Introduction
This section of the programme includes an intensive literature seminar, in which you will be given an outline of issues relevant to your specialisation. You will use secondary literature sources.
In-depth study
The next stage of the programme consists of two research seminars, in which you will carry out research using original source materials or published documents.
Tutorial
During the tutorial you will determine the subject of your thesis.
Optional courses
You will also follow a number of optional courses. These may comprise courses offered at any department of Leiden University or at another Dutch university. In many cases you will be advised to follow these courses abroad.
Thesis
The programme concludes with a final exam and a thesis.
For the most up to date course overview, see the e-Prospectus.
