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Field research or equivalent research activity

Vak
2011-2012

Admission requirements

BA in linguistics or related discipline

Description

Students are strongly encouraged to carry out field research in the Americas as a preparation for the thesis to be written in the second semester. If field research is not possible, you can conduct archive or museum research, or follow a course at a university abroad. The last part of the spring semester is primarily composed of writing up the results of the field research (or archive/museum research) —guided throughout by your study tutor.

Course objectives

To show that you can carry out independent research on a relevant topic, illustrating your knowledge and understanding of Native American studies. You will learn to apply independent thinking and reasoning skills to complex scientific problems which will be evident from the final thesis at the end of the academic year.

Timetable

Timetable

Mode of instruction

Discussions with supervisor on research topic.

Assessment method

Regular meetings with the supervisor and the final thesis will be graded.

Blackboard

No.

Reading list

Will be set depending on the topic of the research after consultation with the supervisor.

Registration

Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.

Contact information

For more information contact teacher: Carlin
and Adelaar

Remarks

All other information.