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About the programme
During the Latin American Studies Master's programme you will focus on key social, political, linguistic and cultural developments which are currently shaping the complex reality of Latin America.
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Leiden lifestyle as inspiration for Americans
The much-discussed documentary 'Cobblestone Stories' by American anthropologist Mark Neupert can be seen in Leiden's Trianon cinema on 23 April. In an interview published earlier on this site Neupert explained what makes Leiden so special for him. 'The idea is to show my American students that there…
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Tanja Masson-Zwaan in Scientific American
This week an article was published in the American popular science magazine Scientific American on the uncertainty surrounding the extent to which territory can be claimed on the moon.
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Eveline Crone receives American Award for innovation
Eveline Crone has been selected for the Distinguished Scholar Award of the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society (SANS). 'It's very special to get recognition from your peers in the United States.'
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Judith FrishmanFaculty of Humanities
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Marat MarkertFaculty of Humanities
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Eftychia MylonaFaculty of Humanities
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Shuqi JiaFaculty of Humanities
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Kiyan ForoutanFaculty of Humanities
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Maria RiepFaculteit Archeologie
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Shahab DaneshvarFaculty of Humanities
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Leiden through the eyes of an American anthropologist
The lyrical documentary about Leiden by American anthropologist Mark Neupert has become a hit. Leiden anthropologist Janine Prins taught Neupert the finer points of the subject in the course on Visual Methods offered by Anthropology. What does she think of Neupert's observation? ‘He's gone completely…
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Centre for Indigenous Americas Studies
The Centre for Indigenous America Studies (CIAS) at Leiden University is designed to coordinate and promote the teaching and research of Indigenous languages, literatures, cultures and cultural heritage.
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Leiden University has been promoting studies on Latin America and the Caribbean for a long time.
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Chat with a student
Do you have a question about student life in Leiden, studying at Leiden University, or do you want more information about the Arts and Culture master's programme? Chat with a current student for answers to your questions!
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Christine MertensFaculty of Humanities
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About the programme
This programme focuses on the ideas and practices of resistance and change in Latin America and the Caribbean. You will be able to specialise in one of three areas: Culture and identity; State-society relations; and Literature, arts and media.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Latin American Studies (research) at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Jelle van Buuren Explains American Boogaloo Boys
A particular group of counter protesters have been sighted at numerous Black Lives Matter protests that were held in the United States. An extreme right movement known for its characteristic Hawaii Shirts and heavy weaponry that calls itself the Boogaloo Boys. Which is cause for concern among the American…
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From Leiden Pilgrim to American president
Before founding their American colony, the Pilgrim Fathers first lived in Leiden in the early 17th century. This group has no fewer than nine American presidents among its descendants. The University played an important role in the Pilgrims’ life in Leiden.
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Pressure groups
Where did the new generation of antislavery activists get their inspiration to organize in large-scale pressure groups?
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Damian PargasFaculty of Humanities
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Mubarika Nugraheni
Faculty of Humanities
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Tim WuismanFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Arie van der KooijFaculty of Humanities
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Rients de BoerFaculteit Archeologie
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Daný van DamFaculty of Humanities
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Berthe JansenFaculty of Humanities
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Chunli SongFaculty of Humanities
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Jan Kees ColderFaculty of Humanities
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Hélène Nut
Faculty of Humanities
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Sarah HolmaFaculty of Humanities
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Al Al FarabiFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Extra-curricular
Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.
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Required documents
Along with your application, you will need to submit the documents below.
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Léon BuskensFaculty of Humanities
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Weishuo LiFaculteit Archeologie
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Jelle BruningFaculty of Humanities
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Maurits BergerFaculty of Humanities
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Latin American diplomats come together at Wijnhaven
Every year diplomatic representatives of Latin American countries, researchers and students come together during a conference of the GRULAC region group. This year different researchers talked about their work during a visit to the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs in The Hague.
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Leiden University Shi'i Studies Initiative (LUSSI)
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American presidents and their special relationship with Leiden
President John Quincy Adams studied in Leiden. His father, John, who was also president, also stayed here and received a lot of support from professor and publisher Johan Luzac. And how are presidents Bush and Obama linked to Leiden?
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‘Liberal American foreign policy was always entangled with illiberal interests’
American foreign policy in the period after the Second World War is often characterised as liberal. This is, however, not the full picture, argues university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe. He has been awarded a Vidi grant to research and rewrite this popular narrative.