BASIS got the books figured out for you!
The below list includes all books that freshmen need for the first semester of the Bachelor of International Studies. The below list concerns the latest and newest editions, up to requirements of the program and instructors.
To be able to order the books with the below discounted prices, please become a BASIS member. After you register as a member, you will receive access to our partner´s webshop.
You are not likely to need the books until the second week of classes, but we recommend you order the books as soon as possible, as delivery might take 4-5 workings days.
Questions? View our Frequently Asked Questions page (look for ¨Books¨).
Courses and required books
Academic Reading & Writing
No book required. The reading materials for this course will be made available via Blackboard.
Cultural Studies
Title: Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice
Author: Barker, Chris
Discounted price for BASIS members: Currently unavailable in the Netherlands
Global History
Title: The human web a birds eye view of world history
Author: McNeil, J.R.
Discounted price for BASIS members: €18,20
Introduction to International Studies
Title: From The Ruins Of Empire
Author: Mishra, Pankaj
Discounted price for BASIS members: €10,71
Principles of Economics
Title: Macroeconomics (5th edition)
Author: Krugman, Paul
Discounted price for BASIS members: €59,47
Sociolinguistics
Title: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics 7th revised edition
Author: Wardhaugh, Ronald
Discounted price for BASIS members: €26,78
The information on this page has been derived from the university´s eProspectus, which you can access through the following link: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/6929/international-studies