KCHR Launches ‘Cosmos Malabaricus’ Summer School on August 11

Quick Summary

• The Kerala council for Past Research (KCHR) will organize the ‘Cosmos Malabaricus Summer School’ in collaboration with Leiden University.
• The event is scheduled from August 11 to 14 at gama Heritage Residency, Fort Kochi, Kerala.
• Focus areas include Malabar’s history, heritage, and Dutch archival sources related to the 17th-18th century Kerala.
• Scholars such as Jos Gommans, Lennart Bes, Lekshmi subramanyam, and Mahmood Kooria will lead thematic sessions.
• Discussions will cover Dutch language learning and challenges in translating primary sources.
• Activities include archival workshops, cartographic fieldwork, academic discussions, and heritage roundtable sessions.

Indian Opinion analysis

The Cosmos Malabaricus Summer School signifies progress in academically uncovering Kerala’s historical connections with the Netherlands during the 17th-18th centuries. By decoding Dutch archives through interdisciplinary collaboration involving historians and archivists from institutions like Leiden University and KCHR,this initiative fosters a greater understanding of regional history while emphasizing cross-cultural exchange. Workshops on translation methods highlight practical obstacles scholars face in making historical records accessible globally. Such events can deepen India’s engagement with international academic communities while enriching local heritage education efforts.

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