[Reader-list] [Announcements] CSCS Ph.D. Programme in Cultural Studies

[Zainab Bawa]

  CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF CULTURE AND SOCIETY   
   
   
  Ph.D. in Cultural Studies   
  CSCS is an institution for higher education in the humanities and social sciences, engaged in developing innovative and inter-disciplinary approaches to researching culture in India. We invite applications for our Ph.D. programme in Cultural Studies for the academic year 2007 - 2008. 
   
  On our faculty are scholars known for their analyses of contemporary culture. Distinguished visiting faculty from India and abroad will also be involved in Ph.D instruction at the Centre.
   
  The Ph.D in Cultural Studies includes two semesters of coursework (residence requirement: one year), followed by supervised reading and research. The courses will be reading/writing intensive. Students will learn how to interpret complex texts, to understand intellectual debates that have formed the horizon of interdisciplinary cultural studies, formulate and discuss ideas and questions, and to write research papers. 
   
  Broad research areas at CSCS include: gender studies, law and culture, education, film and new media, history and philosophy of culture. Applicants with other interests are also encouraged to apply.
   
  The Ph.D candidates will be registered either with Manipal University, Karnataka, or with Kuvempu University, Karnataka.
   
  Eligibility   
  A Master’s Degree from any recognized university in India or abroad, with a minimum mark of 55% or its grade equivalent. 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
   
  Financial Support
   
  Selected students will be given fellowships/financial assistance for a period of one year.   
   
  Application Process   
  Enclose the following documents: 
   
                     Curriculum Vitae;
                     Copies of the under-graduate and post-graduate marks sheets (one set);
                     A sample of writing (no longer than 15 double-spaced pages or approx. 4000 words, e.g. a reworked term paper);
                     A two-page research proposal.
     

   
  Send your applications and supporting documents in an envelope marked ‘Ph.D. Programme’ to The Administrative Officer, Centre for the Study of Culture & Society, 466, 9th Cross, Madhavan Park, 1st Block Jayanagar, Bangalore 560011, to reach by April 30, 2007. Shortlisted candidates appear for an oral interview in the first week of June. The first semester of coursework begins on August 1. 
   
  For more information:
  Write to CSCS or visit our website: www.cscsban.org
     
   


Zainab Bawa 
Mumbai 

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