Science Based Archaeology: Courses in supporting disciplines, such as ancient DNA research (offered by the Leiden ancient DNA group), isotope research (Prof. Dr. H. van der Plicht) or related ecologically oriented courses within science-based archaeology are recommended. A good alternative is to follow courses on the region/period from which the material studied originates.
European Prehistory: Courses in supporting disciplines, e.g. Computer Applications, Ecological Archaeology, Micro-wear Research, Material Culture Studies, etc. or one of the MA specializations within European Prehistory. Participation in ongoing research of one of the staff members (research seminar) is another option. Within the framework of the supporting disciplines it is also possible to participate in an excavation project of the Faculty.
Asia: Language study of the region is recommended.
Archaeology and History of Native American Peoples: In consultation with the thesis supervisor and following their own interests, students choose specific additional courses. These may be, for example, in the field of:
(1) Spanish language (indispensable for reading the scholarly literature and for professional work),
(2) Amerindian languages such as Maya, Nahuatl, Quechua or Trio, or specific classes on Andean culture history and Native American oral traditions – see study guide Faculty of Arts/Humanities: Amerindian languages and cultures (TCIA, coordinator Prof. Dr. W.F.H. Adelaar),
(3) science-based archaeology – see elsewhere in this guide – or
(4) other disciplines such as Cultural Anthropology (Faculty of Social Sciences), Art History, History (Faculty of Arts/Humanities) etc. A further option is the advanced part of the Internet course ‘Maya Epigraphy’, which in Leiden is recognised as 5 ects (see www.come.uw.edu.pl ).
It is also possible to use part of this space for necessary fieldwork in the Americas or for museum practices.
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