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• The imagination as gaoler and as escape News - 30 October 2015

  Fiction is more effective than autobiographical non-fiction when it comes to conveying the sensation of enforced solitary confinement. That is the conclusion of writer and lawyer Maarten Asscher in his study 'Het uur der waarheid. Over de gevangenschap als literaire ervaring' (The Moment of Truth: Imprisonment…

• Style in Dutch literary prose Research project

  Terms used by literary critics in characterizing the style of novels are often impressionistic (‘baroque’, ‘austere’, ‘vivid’, ‘cerebral’ etc.). Foundations for such evaluations are usually not provided. A scientific way of studying and explaining style is lacking in present day Dutch Studies. Suzanne…

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  Céline Zaepffel Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Why Arabic? Research output

  In August 2006 a young American called Raed Jarrar discovered Arabic’s potency. Detained by four guards at New York’s Kennedy Airport for wearing a T-shirt with “We will not be silent” on it in Arabic, he was told that he may as well be entering a bank with a T-shirt announcing “I am a robber.”

• Shaping a Muslim State Research output

  The World of a Mid-Eighth-Century Egyptian Official

• Contact Europa Institute

  Contactinformation about the Europa Institute

• Steering committee LeiCenSAA Center for the Study of Ancient Arabia

  The board of LeiCenSAA consists of international experts in the field of Ancient Arabia.

• Are Citizens More Negative About Failing Service Delivery by Public Than Private Organizations? Research output

  Petra van der Bekerom, Joris van der Voet, and Johan Christensen, three assistant professors at Leiden University, conducted a large-scale survey experiment about whether citizens are more negative about failing service delivery than private organizations.

• Disclosing Arabic Papyri from the Leiden University Library Research project

  Leiden University is famous for its library’s large collection of Oriental manuscripts. Part of this collection is a group of 104 Arabic documents written on papyrus and paper (Or. 8264 and 12885). These documents date from the 7th through 10th century CE and cover a wide range of subjects (private…

• Admission and Application Literary Studies (MA)

• Research per university Research School for Medieval Studies

  What follows is a survey of existing programs and current projects for each of the participating universities.

• Honorary doctorates for Belgian virologist Marc van Ranst and German Arabist Beatrice Gründler News - 11 October 2022

  Leiden University is awarding an honorary doctorate to virologist Marc van Ranst. Van Ranst has been one of the main advisers of the Belgian government during the Covid pandemic. German Arabist Beatrice Gründler will also receive an honorary doctorate for her work in the field of Oriental Manuscript…

• Childhood precursors of adulthood psychosis Research project

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• Delicate Debates on Islam Research output

  Policymakers and Academics Speaking with Each Other

• Staff Dual PhD Centre

• Power in the Sands: A Monumental Desert Gateway to the Roman World at Udhruh (Jordan) Research project

  This project aims to excavate and date the setting of the east gate of the Roman fortress of Udhruḥ. This will be compared with other Diocletianic military installations from the region. We also hope to retrieve another gate inscription which can shed light on the function and political embedding of…

• An Antique Green Desert in the Udhruh Region (Southern Jordan) Research project

  In ancient times, the steppe in the hinterland of Petra (Jordan) was transformed into a green oasis. This project tries to shed insights in the agricultural, water management and societal processes resulting in this transformation. This will be accomplished by practicing an interdisciplinary research…

• Leiden | Islam interview series Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society

  The Leiden | Islam interview series contains short documentary-style videos including interview flashes with leading scholars in the field of Islam and Muslim societies. With this series, LUCIS aims to show the value of unconventional insights related to Islam and Muslim societies, and to relate them…

• About the programme Literary Studies (MA)

  Learn the newest insights from established scholars.

• ERC Grants for five Leiden researchers News - 6 January 2016

  The European Research Council has awarded five Leiden researchers an ERC Consolidator Grant. These subsidies of up to a maximum of two million euros will enable the researchers to further expand their scientific research.

• Literary Studies (MA)

  The MA Literary Studies at Leiden University offers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each programme offering considerable scope for individual customisation.

• About the programme German Literature and Culture (MA)

  Learn the newest insights from established researchers.

• Meet our staff German Literature and Culture (MA)

• About the programme French Literature and Culture (MA)

  Learn the newest insights from established scholars.

• Admission and application French Literature and Culture (MA)

  Find out how to apply for French Literature and Culture at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

• Admission and application German Literature and Culture (MA)

  Find out how to apply for German Literature and Culture at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

• Admission and Application English Literature and Culture (MA)

  Find out how to apply for English Literature and Culture at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

• Admission and application Italian Literature and Culture (MA)

  Find out how to apply for Italian Literature and Culture at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

• Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean World: From Constantinople to Baghdad, 500-1000 CE Research output

  During the period 500–1000 CE Egypt was successively part of the Byzantine, Persian and Islamic empires. All kinds of events, developments and processes occurred that would greatly affect its history and that of the eastern Mediterranean in general. This is the first volume to map Egypt's position in…

• Chat with a student Arts, Literature and Media (research) (MA)

  Do you have a question about studying at Leiden University or student life in Leiden? Do you want more information about the Arts, Literature and Media research master's programme? Chat with a current student for answers to your questions!

• About the programme Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory (MA)

  The one-year master in Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory offers you the choice of four themes and a wide array of study options.

• CfP: Animal Heroes in Medieval Literature (Trent, 25-28 September 2024) News - 27 October 2023

  The University of Trento hosts the biennial conference of the International Reynard Society, taking place on September 25-28 2024. Deadline for paper/session submissions: December 31.

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  Francesco Busti Researcher

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Renske Janssen Researcher

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Judith Bosnak Guest

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Wim Tigges Guest

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Andries Hiskes PhD candidate

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Rieneke Sonnevelt PhD candidate/external

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Johannes Müller University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Ernst van Alphen Professor emeritus Literary Studies

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Anne Sytske Keijser Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Yinzhi Zhang Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Peter Webb University Lecturer Arabic Literature and Culture

  Faculty of Humanities

• About the programme Arts, Literature and Media (research) (MA)

• Admission and application Arts, Literature and Media (research) (MA)

  Find out how to apply for Arts, Literature and Media (research) at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

• Imagining the Arabs Research output

  Arab Identity and the Rise of Islam

• Admission and application Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory (MA)

  Find out how to apply for Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

• About the programme English Literature and Culture (MA)

• Continuing your studies English Language and Culture (BA)

  If you’ve graduated from the programme and you want to further your academic education you can continue with a master’s programme. It will earn you the title of Master of Arts (MA) and significantly increase your chances of finding a position at academic level.

• Meet our staff Italian Literature and Culture (MA)