Between 1780 and 1830 the Asian-European relationship entered a new era, which would ultimately lead to full-blown Western imperialism. The course of the transition from the various mercantile possessions into centralized, state-run colonies was complex. Although historians now tend to take the outcome for granted, most Dutch officials in Asia and the Netherlands at the time actually did not know where they were heading.
In this seminar we will analyse how worldwide trends, local Asian pressures, European relations and Dutch domestic developments contributed to the particular shape of the Netherlands East Indies and to the colonial state formation in the neighbouring territories. The archival collections in the National Archives and the KITLV in Leiden will be consulted to answer specific research questions.
Rooster
Semester II, see timetables.
Onderwijsvorm
Research Seminar; attendance is compulsory ( see the rules and regulations of the Department of History, art. 2).
Leerdoelen
*Knowledge and insight in the development of colonialism in Asia in the 19th century and its connection with global modernisation processes. *Skills required to execute independent and critical historical research. *Combining archival research with literature study. *Presenting the results of the research
Literatuur
A collection of articles will be made available in a reader prior to the start of the course.
Toetsing
*Entrance examination, 10 % *Final paper 80 % (max. 7500 words) *Oral presentation 10 %
Informatie
For further information please contact Dr. A.F. Schrikker A.F.Schrikker@hum.leidenuniv.nl.
Overzicht
First weeks: entrance exam, reading and discussing the literature and introduction to the archives. In these weeks the students are also asked to choose their own research subjects. In the second part the students give presentations on the progress of their research and discuss each others work.
Opmerkingen
Reading proficiency in Dutch and English is a necessary requirement, in order to study the secondary literature and primary source material.
Aanmeldingen Cursussen, Werkgroepen en Tentamens
MA course enrolment forms can be downloaded here.