Via the Internet, television and satellites, whenever we want we can view texts and images from all across the globe. In the Netherlands, we are also growing increasingly accustomed to other cultures. Not that we really understand them. We often do not even know how other people spend their days or why. As outsiders, our own way of life seems so much more logical and sensible than other people’s way of doing things. The Bachelor’s programme in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology of Developing Societies, often referred to simply as Anthropology, gives students an opportunity to become familiar with other people’s experiences and ideas. It teaches them to better understand and explain the numerous aspects of human societies and cultures. In the first year of the programme, introductory courses are given in anthropology, sociology of non-western societies, and research methods and techniques. An extensive writing course covers the principles of formulating academic reports. In the second and third year, there is a focus on the theory of anthropology and students choose a theme and a region. There is also an opportunity to take electives in other departments. The Bachelor’s programme is completed with a short literature thesis. It is also possible to conclude the programme with an internship and an anthropological report. After completing the study programme, graduates will receive a Bachelor’s degree.

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