Free Winter School: Exploring the Dutch and Malabar in the 17th and 18th Century Indian Ocean

Organizer: Kerala Council For Historical Research

Cosmos Malabaricus Winter School organized by Kerala Council For Historical Research is a rigorous, immersive residential program designed to explore the Dutch history of Kerala. This four-day academic initiative offers participants a unique opportunity to engage deeply with both Dutch and indigenous historical sources. Through hands-on experience and expert guidance, attendees will embark on an epistemological journey to reconstruct and better understand the Dutch presence and influence in Kerala’s past. The program emphasizes practical skills like map reading and critical analysis, enabling participants to gain fresh insights into the intricate connections between Dutch colonialism and Kerala’s historical narrative.

  • When: Kochi, 9-12 December 2024
  • Free Registration
  • Venue: Ernakulam, Kerala, India
  • Apply on or before 31st October, 2024
  • Accommodation and Travel: Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements. Accommodation will be provided by KCHR

Target Audience

The winter school is aimed at scholars, researchers, and students of history, with a particular interest in colonial studies, Indian Ocean and Dutch history.

Themes of the Winter School

  • Understanding Dutch and Indigenous Sources: Reconstructing Kerala’s Past and Shared Heritage
  • Reconstructing and Identifying Kerala under the Dutch through VOC Maps: Intensive Training on Map Reading
  • Understanding the Colonial Geographical Landscape: From Water to Land through field trip Trisha
  • Tracing the Dutch Trail: Field Visits to Colonial Remnants in Kochi

Application Procedure

Applicants are advised to fill the google form for the Winter School on the KCHR website (Announcements).

Applications should include:

  • A brief note on a primary source related to Dutch Kerala history that you have worked with.
  • Academic CV- submit both documents before 4 November 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be notified by November 12, 2024.

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