551 search results for “geen and laten language and literature” in the Student website
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NWO grant to research scent language in seventeenth-century literature: 'God is like a scent'
When it comes to literature, people mostly talk about what characters see or hear. Rarely is it about what they smell. That’s a shame, thinks university lecturer Jan van Dijkhuizen. He has been awarded an Open Competition grant from NWO to expand academic knowledge about scent in literature, and to…
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Bram CaersFaculty of Humanities
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Marian KlamerFaculty of Humanities
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Egbert Fortuin appointed professor of Russian Language and Linguistics: 'I am back'
On 1 August, Egbert Fortuin has been appointed Professor of Russian Language and Linguistics. After a five-year term as vice-dean of the Faculty Board, he is eager to fully devote himself to the study programme. His appointment can therefore be summarised in three words: 'I am back'.
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Alwin KloekhorstFaculty of Humanities
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Azeb AmhaAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Kabinetsvoorstel voor lager bindend studieadvies: geen goed plan
De Universiteit Leiden vindt de aanpassing van het bindend studieadvies geen verstandig plan.
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Abhishek Avtans-Faculty of Humanities
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Willem AdelaarFaculty of Humanities
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Michaël PeyrotFaculty of Humanities
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Ronny BoogaartFaculty of Humanities
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Anneke Both-de VriesFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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‘Literature explores all sorts of things that the law is not yet ready for’
As Professor of Literature, Culture and Law, Frans Willem Korsten explores the interplay between literature and law. These are two disciplines that most people wouldn’t immediately connect, but Korsten can see a lot of common ground between them. ‘A fictional story can have a huge impact on law.’
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Marijke van der WalFaculty of Humanities
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Jin Hee ParkFaculty of Humanities
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Ae Ree NamFaculty of Humanities
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Tijmen PronkFaculty of Humanities
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Hoe laten we vaders minder werken en meer doen in het huishouden?
Gaan vaders minder werken als andere vaders dat ook doen? Helpt betaald ouderschapsverlof hen om meer op te pakken in het huishouden? Hoe bepalend zijn sociale normen voor verschillen op de arbeidsmarkt? Onderzoeker Max van Lent gaat het uitzoeken.
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Annelies Schulte NordholtFaculty of Humanities
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Olga LundyshevaFaculty of Humanities
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Adriaan van der WeelFaculty of Humanities
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Jiang WuFaculty of Humanities
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Carel SmithFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Alex ReunekerFaculty of Humanities
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Sander Bax: 'Literature doesn’t confine itself to national borders'
To truly understand Dutch literature, we have to look beyond borders. At least, that is the view of Sander Bax. From 1 August, he will be Professor of Contemporary Dutch Literature and Culture in a Transnational Dynamic.
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Céline ZaepffelFaculty of Humanities
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Fenna PoletiekFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Olga NozdrachevaFaculty of Humanities
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Carmen van den BerghFaculty of Humanities
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European grant for research into Indian scriptures: ‘This is what our understanding of Hinduism is based on’
Professor Peter Bisschop has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant. He will invest the 2.5 million euros in his research into puranas: ancient texts, commonly written in Sanskrit, that are up to fifteen hundred years old.
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Ako TsujitaFaculty of Humanities
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Nivja de JongFaculty of Humanities
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Casper de Jonge: 'By broadening the canon we keep antiquity modern'
On 1 May, Casper de Jonge will be appointed Professor of Greek Language and Literature. ‘Greek literature did not come from Athens alone: authors from Egypt, Syria and Asia Minor also wrote in Greek.’
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Paula Esteves dos Santos JordaoFaculty of Humanities
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Guus KroonenFaculty of Humanities
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‘Hoogsensitiviteit is geen klinische diagnose, maar een persoonlijkheidskenmerk dat je kunt benutten’
Do you often feel drained after a day at the office? The new SPS Monitor measures how sensitive you are to various stimuli. Psychologist Véronique de Gucht developed the questionnaire. 'I want to demystify high sensitivity.'
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Caribbean Literature - A Reading List
Caribbean literature holds a unique position in the world. Literature produced in the Caribbean region is extremely diverse, not only because of the wide variety of languages spoken, but also due to distinct colonial legacies that exist in the archipelago. Despite cultural specificities, the region…
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Thijs Porck wins Faculty Teaching Prize
Thijs Porck, teacher at English Language and Culture, has won the faculty teaching prize. He was lauded for his enthousiasm, his creative ways of teaching, and his commitment to his students.
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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
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Ton Anbeek van der MeydenFaculty of Humanities
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Language that comforts: The power of communication in healthcare
For people who are seriously ill, an empathetic doctor can make a world of difference. Psychologist Janine Westendorp examined helpful and harmful communication in the consulting room. ‘It’s very important to stress that you are always there supporting the person, even if there’s no cure.’
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Language during war: the changing position of Russian in Ukraine
The impact of war extends beyond destroyed buildings and torn families. In bilingual Ukraine, the ongoing war with Russia is a major driver for increasingly discarding the Russian language. What does this mean for the position of Russian in Ukraine?
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Willemijn HeerenFaculty of Humanities
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M. Y. Priscilla LamFaculty of Humanities
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Arnout KoornneefFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Benjamin SuchardFaculty of Humanities
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Carmen KleinherenbrinkFaculty of Humanities
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Natasja DelbarFaculty of Humanities
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Between literature and law: 'Art can show us how law works and what is just'
The interplay between literature and law is what Frans-Willem Korsten wants to address as a brand-new professor of Literature, Culture and Law. That means doing research, but certainly also teaching. 'The Hague is of crucial importance for the humanities.'
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Secondary school students grapple with Dutch texts: ‘I liked the feminist part best’
University lecturer Olga van Marion invited pupils from Ashram College in Alphen aan den Rijn to take part in a series of Dutch workshops organised at the University. Some the students and workshop leaders reflect on the busy morning.