Admission requirements
Compulsary for students enrolled in RESMA African Studies
Description
Students work on their research project in Africa or outside of Africa on a topic that is relevant to the broad spectrum of African Studies (the fieldwork is based on an extensive period of preparations and research proposal writing)
Course objectives
To enable students build experience in independent research
implement the carefully prepared research phases
construct quantitative and / or qualitative empirical data sets
develop and reflect on outcomes.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Empirical research
Course Load
Fulltime fieldwork research for one semester.
Assessment method
Assessment of fieldwork report upon return. Assessment of the quality of the thesis which is dependent on the student’s fieldwork activities.
Blackboard
Reading list
Not applicable
Registration
Enrollment through uSis for the course and the examination or paper is mandatory.
Contact
Azeb Amha
Academic Coordinator
P O Box 9555, 2300 RB Leiden, NL
Tel. +31-71-527-3364
amhaa@ascleiden.nl
Remarks
Holding regular contact/report with supervisors is important.
Provide programme coordinator with contact information (telephone numbers, address, etc.) with which you can be reached during your fieldwork period.