Malta Summer School

Malta Summer Field School 2010
From July 6 to July 26

We offer you a unique opportunity to acquire some 'in the field' experience. The islands of Malta present a kaleidoscope of past and present: a fascinating legacy of European culture and rural Mediterranean traditions, represented in the living history of its fishing villages. Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta possesses a typical island culture. Yet, this has not led to isolation, on the contrary. As a consequence of its location at the crossroads of maritime routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Malta has always been strategically important. Many different cultures have set foot on the islands, leaving their imprints, which are still visible today. These foreign influences are for instance present in the Maltese language; an interesting fusion of Arabic and other romance languages. At the same time, Malta has a perfectly English-speaking population. This enhances accessibility for foreign researchers and acts a perfect entry point for anthropologists. Plenty of possibilities for interesting field research are available: from architectural and religious sites to tourism and ethnic relations.

The research participants are doing will be published.

Location: Island of Gozo (Malta) info, program, scholarship & bookings: see the links on these pages or on request by e-mail to sam.janssen@xpeditions.be

Leading professor: Marc Vanlangendonck
Marc.Vanlangendonck@wet.kuleuven.be
Catholic University of Louvain and IMMRC

Important note: There is no application deadline, we stop accepting participants when we are fully booked. At this time there are still a few spots available

Check for updates on these pages regarding the 2010 summerschool or contact us by mail.

Since 1996, one of Expeditions beloved fields is the island of Malta, including the islet of Gozo, in the heart of the Mediterranean. Research on different topics was carried out.

Expeditions

research in applied anthropology