In the second semester of the academic year 2024-2025 the KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies organizes, for the 38th time, the interuniversitary course Introduction to Caribbean Studies. Participation is open to all students studying at a Dutch university and anyone else interested in the Caribbean. The course will be held in Dutch and English.

The Caribbean has a turbulent, and often disconcerting history, a dynamic culture, and challenging economic and political futures. It is an extraordinarily multifaceted area with its many languages, population groups, and nations. It is also a region that has long and close connections with the Netherlands – Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, the so-called BES- islands, and Suriname in particular. Past and present migration patterns continue to nurture intimate connections between Caribbean and Dutch societies.

From 5 February until 21 May the KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies organizes a classical version of the Interuniversity Course Caribbean Studies. Examination (tba).

-The Caribbean Studies course will take place during the period 5 February – 21 May, 2025.
-Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons from 13.15 p.m. to 15.15 p.m. CET (see schedule).
-Leiden University, Herta Mohr Building, room number tba.

-The reduced registration fee for students is € 35.00, which includes access to Leiden University Library. 
-For students currently enrolled in a Caribbean University, the course is free.
-Participation of non-students is limited; the registration fee is € 125.00.

Please note that registration is complete only after submitting your registration form and the receipt of payment of your registration fee.