Admission requirements
BA degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology or another relevant discipline.
Description
Analysis of the cultural, linguistic and social developments in the Andean region from precolonial and colonial times till the present, following the essays in the handbook (Salomon & Schwartz) with additional recent literature.
Obviously this seminar may be combined with study of Inca language (Quechua), literature and worldview (courses taught regularly by Dr. Simon van de Kerke, Faculty of Humanities: Leiden University Centre of Linguistics / TCIA)
Learning objectives
Knowledge of current research and debates in Andean culture history;
Ability to critically assess current research on this topic and voice one’s well-argumented opinion;
Ability to connect research on living Native American cultures with historical research questions;
Ability to choose a research topic, find relevant literature, present this via a Powerpoint presentation and is able to handle a stimulating discussion afterwards;
Ability to write a paper on his/her research topic, with expression of a critically assessment of the literature and one’s own well-argumented opinion, making use of the feedback received with the presentation.
Method of instruction
Students give presentations about essays of the handbook, with their own evaluation, based on other recent literature. General discussion. Comments by the teacher.
Examination
Active participation with presentations, written assignments with a paper or written examination
Literature
F. Salomon & S. Schwartz, The Cambridge History of Native American Peoples: South America (2 vols). Cambridge University Press, 1999