The texts we read range from Bredero's De Spaansche Brabander to The Diary of Anne Frank, from Tobi Lakmaker's debut novel The History of My Sexuality to Anton de Kom's We Slaves of Suriname. Our focus will be on the views of Amsterdam, its citizens and Dutch culture in an ever more globalising world from the 17th century till today. In class we will read and analyse the texts. The course is open for all those interested in literature and culture, particularly Amsterdam literature and Dutch culture. 

Lecturer

Time, location and price

• 9 April - 22 May 2025
• Wednesday from 15:00-17:00 and Thursday from 15:00-17:00
• P.C.Hoofthuis room 1.04 (Wednesday) and 1.05 (Thursday)
• € 210 (for AUV members € 189)

Important to know

• The Registration deadline for this Open UvA-college is: 20 March 2025.
• You can only audit an OUC, which means that you may only attend lectures and cannot attend seminars, take part in the examination, or obtain ECTS credits.
• For the study schedule, please consult the UvA timetable website. 

Study material

• Literary texts and additional readings (in English).

Public programme Humanities

This Open UvA Course is part of the Faculty of Humanities' public programme. Beside Open UvA Courses, the public programme also comprises special lectures and series of courses. The public programme is intended for alumni, employees looking for extra training, and all others who are interested in art, culture, philosophy, language and literature, history and religion.