Objective
We aim to teach and train you in ethnographic research methods. The LOVA International Summer School brings students and life–long learners in touch with new anthropological perspectives on gender studies and a network of gender-scholars. The approach during interactive workshops is hands-on. We want to stimulate critical thinking and discussions with your fellow participants and tutors. Through short field trips you will gain knowledge of the culture and history of Amsterdam. International students and students from the Netherlands will be guided by researchers who share their passion for ethnography. No better discipline than anthropology to get to know and understand the world around you. The intellectual, warm and friendly atmosphere provides a weeklong relaxed learning experience.
The Venue
Lova poster Summer School-2012 def PRINT2The LOVA ISS will be hosted in the historical city centre of Amsterdam. It will take place at CEDLA, the Centre for Latin-American Research and Documentation (www.cedla.uva.nl), located at Keizersgracht no. 395-397 (see picture below). The CEDLA is part of the University of Amsterdam, which was founded in 1632 and is now one of Europe’s largest research universities. CEDLA provides the LOVA ISS with classrooms as well as a leisure garden and free Internet access.
CEDLA is easily reachable by public transport, located centrally on the Amsterdam ‘canal belt’. It is a seven-minute tram-ride from Amsterdam Central Station, from which trains are going to the airport and the beach in twenty minutes. Though public transport is relatively cheap, it’s a whole lot nicer to get around by bike or foot.
Daily Schedule
Lova poster Summer School-2012 def PRINT2Registration can be completed the first day upon arrival. We will be ready to receive you from 9.00 a.m. onwards.
Daily schedule from 9.00 to 17.30 starting on Monday the 9th of July till Friday the 13th of July.
First Session: 9.00–10.45
Coffee Break: 10.45– 11.00
Second Session: 11.00–12.45
Lunch Break: 12.45–13.45
Third Session: 13.45– 15.30
Coffee Break: 15.30–15.45
Fourth Session: 15.45–17.30
Evening program optional
Please notice that a first excursion will probably take place on Monday evening. There will be social and cultural extra-curricular activities which you can attend free of charge.
Program
Monday July 9th
Day 1
| 9.30-10.00 | Registration |
| 10.00-10.45 | Opening Words Marina de Regt (Chair LOVA) Reinhilde Sotiria König & Carola Lammers (Directors LOVA International Summer School) |
| 10.45-11.30 | Lecture 1 Marina de Regt ‘Fieldwork and Friendship in Yemen’ (Humboldt University Berlin) |
| 11.30-11.45 | Coffee Break |
| 11.45-12.45 | Lecture 2 Annelies Moors ’Appearing in the Public. Fashionable & Less Fashionable Muslima – Observing & Talking’ (University of Amsterdam) |
| 12.45-13.45 | Lunch |
| 13.45-15.30 | Workshop 1 Nienke Muurling ‘Introduction & Academic Skills’ (University of Utrecht) |
| 15.30-15.45 | Coffee Break |
| 15.45-17.00 | Lecture 3 Sara Blom ‘Visual Anthropology and Fieldwork of Public Spaces’ Film Maker & Anthropologist, Amsterdam |
| 19.00-21.00 | Excursion all Participants Marie-Louise Janssen ‘Experience the Sex Industry’ (University of Amsterdam) Meeting Point: de Waag on the Nieuwmarkt |
Tuesday July 10th
Day 2
| 9.30-10.45 | Lecture 4
Marieke van Eijk ‘Anthropology Meets the Clinic – Transgender Care in the United States’ (University of Amsterdam) |
| 10.45-11.00 | Coffee Break |
| 11.00-12.45 | Workshop 1
Nienke Muurling ‘Academic Skills – Observation Techniques – Presentation Skills’ (University of Utrecht) |
| 12.45-13.45 | Lunch |
| 13.45-14.45 | Workshop 2
Annelou Ypeij ‘Mime workshop- Presentation skills’ (CEDLA – University of Amsterdam) |
| 14.45-15.00 | Break |
| 15.00-16.00 | Workshop 5
Julienne Weegels ‘Focus Groups & Research in Restricted Environments: Masculinities in Prison’ (CEDLA – University of Amsterdam) |
| 16.00-16.15 | Coffee Break |
| 16.15-18.00 | Workshop 3
Margriet van Heesch ‘Romantic Love – Discourse & Narrative Analysis’ (University of Amsterdam) |
Wednesday July 11th
Day 3
| 9.30-10.30 | Lecture 5
Mattias Duyves ‘Sexual Citizenship ’ (University of Amsterdam) |
| 10.30-10.45 | Coffee Break |
| 10.45-12.30 | Excursion All Participants: ‘Gay & Lesbian Sexual Citizenship Amsterdam’
Mattias Duyves (University of Amsterdam) Start CEDLA |
| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30-15.15 | Workshop 4
Marie-Louise Janssen ‘Deconstructing the Whore Stigma’ (University of Amsterdam) |
| 15.15-15.30 | Coffee Break |
| 15.30-16.30 | Debate ‘Sexuality in the City’
Marie – Louise Janssen & Mattias Duyves (University of Amsterdam) |
| 17.00-18.00 | Yoga optional |
Thursday 12th
Day 4
| 9.30-10.45 | Yoga optional |
| 10.45-11.00 | Coffee Break |
| 11.00-12.45 | Workshop 6
Maria Jose de Abreu ‘Technology & Gender’ (University of Lisbon) |
| 12.45-13.45 | Lunch |
| 13.45-15.00 | Lecture 6
Jasmijn Rana ‘The Anthropologist’s Body: Participation in Ladies-only Kickboxing’ (Free University Berlin) |
| 15.00-15.15 | Coffee Break |
| 15.15-17.00 | Workshop 3
Margriet van Heesch ‘Romantic Love – Discourse & Narrative Analysis’ (University of Amsterdam) |
| 17.15-17.30 | Sara Blom – Visual Anthropology Assessment
Optional Evening Program |
Friday July 13th
Day 5
| 9.30-11.15 | Workshop 5
Julienne Weegels ‘Focus Groups & Research in Restricted Environments: Masculinities in Prison’ (CEDLA – University of Amsterdam) |
| 11.15 11.30 | Coffee Break |
| 11.30-13.00 | Workshop 6
Maria Jose de Abreu – ‘Technology & Gender’ (University of Lisbon) |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00-15.45 | Workshop 1 ‘
Nienke Muurling ‘Academic Skills’ (University of Amsterdam) |
| 15.45-16.00 | Coffee Break |
| 16.00-17.30 | Lecture 7
Lorraine Nencel ‘On Writing Ethnography’ (Free University of Amsterdam) |
| 17.30-18.00 | Closing Words
Reinhilde Sotiria König & Carola Lammers Evaluation by Students |
| 18.00-19.00 | Perhaps Yoga Optional |
| 19.00-21.00 | Party – Food & Drinks |
Method of Application
We would like to receive a letter of motivation, a short CV (max. 2 pages) and a proof of your university degree.
We will inform you about your acceptance within two days after having received the above information. After being informed by us, you can proceed with paying the tuition and administration fee that applies to you. Please contact us for any questions.
Deadline for all applications: June 15th 2012!
250,- Euro LOVA members
265,- Euro Early birds that apply before June 1st , 2012
295,- Euro Applications received between June 1st – 15th, 2012
Administration Fee:
15, – Euro All participants
Please make your payment via our paypal module on the left side.
If LOVA ISS were to be cancelled or suspended we will refund your tuition fees. Otherwise the fee is non-refundable.
The tuition fee includes:
Lunches
Coffee, tea, refreshments
Free internet and library access at the CEDLA
All lectures and all workshops
All excursions mentioned in the program
Course material
Yoga class on location
Please note that travel expenses and accommodation are not included in the tuition fee. Make your reservation for Amsterdam ho(st)els timely. Contact LOVA for further information or browse:
www.stayokay.com
www.hostel-meetingpoint.nl
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bobsyouthhostel.com
www.internationalbudgethostel.com
www.hotelcasa400.nl
Reinhilde Sotiria König & Carola Lammers
LOVA International Summer School 2012
E-mail: lovanetwork@hotmail.com