253 search results for “classical languages” in the Student website
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Carmen KleinherenbrinkFaculty of Humanities
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Benjamin SuchardFaculty of Humanities
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Arnout KoornneefFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Martine BruilFaculty of Humanities
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Ben ArpsFaculty of Humanities
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Yinzhi ZhangFaculty of Humanities
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Leiden Classics: the man behind the beadle
Almost everywhere in the world where the post exists, the beadle is a ‘master of ceremonies’ who only makes his appearance on special occasions. In Leiden the beadle does much more. He is indispensable at dissertation defences and orations. He directs ceremonies and is a master at calming nerves.
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Wilt IdemaFaculty of Humanities
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Paul van ElsFaculty of Humanities
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Marc BuijnstersFaculty of Humanities
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Arend QuakFaculty of Humanities
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Berry DongelmansFaculty of Humanities
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Enrico OdelliFaculty of Humanities
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Tian YangFaculty of Humanities
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Anouschka van DijkFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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I-Fan LinScience
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Jing YuFaculty of Humanities
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Liza van den BoschFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jiaqi WangFaculty of Humanities
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Saskia DunnFaculty of Humanities
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Suzan VerberneScience
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I-Hsien LinFaculty of Humanities
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Fokelien KootstraFaculty of Humanities
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Kate BellamyFaculty of Humanities
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Ingrid Tieken-Boon van OstadeFaculty of Humanities
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‘Language is part of your identity’
Language is omnipresent: when you talk, app or meet in Teams. Understanding how we communicate with one another and what communication does to us is essential. In her inaugural lecture, Nivja de Jong will call to redress the balance between the sciences and the humanities.
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Leiden Classics: Humbert de Superville, founder of the Print Room
Dutch artist and visionary David Humbert de Superville (1770-1849) was the founder and first director of the Print Room at Leiden University. An exhibition and symposium are now being organised in his honour. What makes him so remarkable?
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Call for Applications - Classics Colloquium, 12-15 December at the University of Bologna
Education
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Gijsbert RuttenFaculty of Humanities
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Janet ConnorFaculty of Humanities
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Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students
It was not until 1878 that the first female students enrolled at Leiden University, but the discussion on whether women were suited to study was by no means over. 8 March is International Women's Day. BBC correspondente Kim Ghattas will deliver a lecture on 6 March on the struggle by Arabic women for…
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Leiden Classics: 5 questions on the origin of university democracy
The late 1960s: across Europe, students are demanding the right to more participation within their universities. In 1971 Leiden University was granted an elected University Council. It became quite powerful: the Council even had the right to dismiss the Chairman of the Board.
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Leiden Classics: The paradox of student association Minerva
Minerva, which calls itself the oldest student association of the Netherlands, has the reputation of being an impenetrable bastion. A lustrum exhibition shows the turbulent history and points to a diversity of contacts: from close bonds with Leiden ‘coffee ladies’ to the visit of Sir Winston Churchi…
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Tijmen PronkFaculty of Humanities
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Marian KlamerFaculty of Humanities
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Irene O'DalyFaculty of Humanities
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Jonathan PriceFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ruurd HalbertsmaFaculty of Humanities
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Miguel John VersluysFaculteit Archeologie
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Joost GrootensFaculty of Humanities
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Tom KouwenhovenScience
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Language both connects and divides
Author and political scientist Mounir Samuel has spent recent years delving into the many ways that language can exclude people and bring them together.
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International Mother Language Day 2024: 'It's time to celebrate our languages'
On Wednesday, 21 February, a diverse group of students, staff, and representatives from 21 embassies gathered in The Hague for International Mother Language Day. Under the banner of 'a bit of fun and many serious topics,' language took centre stage.
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Students create creative language lessons for primary and secondary education: ‘Not enough attention paid to languages’
The earlier you introduce children to a language, the sooner they can be captivated by it and see that there is more than just Dutch and English. That is the basis for the language lessons for primary education that Alisa van de Haar, university lecturer of French, collaborated on. ‘Deans from different…
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Development of broad Languages and Cultures BA programme to change to ‘Renewing and Strengthening Language Programmes’
As you may know, a draft profile for a broad BA programme in Languages and Cultures has been in development for some time. On 21 December 2021, the Faculty Board decided to end the design process of that broad bachelor’s degree programme. However, as the Faculty Board and partners in the discipline…
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Koen de CeusterFaculty of Humanities
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Paul SmithFaculty of Humanities
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Carmen Sylvia SpiersFaculty of Humanities
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Julia SzirmaiFaculty of Humanities
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Jos SchaekenFaculty of Humanities