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Research Project: Fieldwork

Course
2020-2021

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

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Mode of instruction

Empirical research

Assessment method

Assessment of fieldwork report upon return. Assessment of the quality of the thesis which is dependent on the student’s fieldwork activities.

Reading list

Not applicable

Registration

Enrollment through uSis for the course and the examination or paper is mandatory.

Contact

For questions related to the content of the course, please contact the lecturer, you can find their contact information by clicking on their name in the sidebar.

For questions regarding enrollment please contact the Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats
E-mail address Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats: osz-oa-reuvensplaats@hum.leidenuniv.nl

For questions regarding your studyprogress please contact Annelies de Koning the Coordinator of Studies

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.