Archaeology: Heritage of Indigenous Peoples

In many parts of the world archaeologists and anthropologists encounter diverse forms of cultural continuity: descendant communities maintain and cultivate traditional knowledge, religious ideas and customs that go back to ancient times. This living heritage offers valuable opportunities for innovative research: for example, it may throw light on the meaning and function of archaeological artefacts and monuments. Simultaneously, the connection between past and present stimulates historical consciousness, memory and identity, and as such may be a valuable asset in educative and developmental projects. Many of such descendant communities belong to “indigenous peoples”, i.e. peoples that have been colonized and have never obtained independence or that after national independence still remain in a marginal social position, facing exploitation and discrimination (“internal colonialism”). Their heritage is often expropriated, while the living cultures and languages may face the danger of extinction. This focus offers theoretical and practical orientations of how to work with local communities and to conduct fruitful archaeological and anthropological research.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

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Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Zie www.unileidenmasters.nl voor meer informatie.
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) See www.unileidenmasters.nl.
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in Archaeology of een relevante andere studie. Zie www.unileidenmasters.nl voor meer informatie.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BA degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology or a relevant discipline. See www.unileidenmasters.nl for details.