Political Culture and National Identities

This means that not only will you look at the history of the political culture and national identities of specific countries, such as the Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany or Russia, but you will also analyse how these countries are influenced from outside through the process of cultural transfer — in other words, the adaptation of foreign examples or the inspiration emanating from them. Since the study of the way national politics and identities are conceived is a new research area, students taking this specialisation will be at the forefront of this new approach. You will focus on the connections between the different national cases in Europe. The concept of 'cultural transfer' will be transferred to the political domain, for instance with regard to social movements, parties, parliaments and the use of symbols and material objects. In addition, Europe and international or supra-national organisations, such as those involved in post-War European unification, can also be studied as platforms of cultural and political transfer.

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) Goede leesvaardigheid van het Duits en Frans heeft de voorkeur.
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) See website www.unileidenmasters.nl
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelorgraad of zijn equivalent, met een relevante specialisatie en uitstekende cijfers.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (see website www.unileidenmasters.nl for details)