This blog is an experiment in using blogs in higher education. Most of the experiments done here are the first of their kind at least in India. I wish this trend catches on.... The Blog is dedicated to Anup Dhar and Lawrence Liang whose work has influenced many like me . . . .
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Research
Day 1
Making Research Multidisciplinary, Applied and Contemporary by R. Ravi Kumar
Approaches to create Consultancy Opportunities by D.N.S. Kumar
Day 2
Good Research as a Means to Create Spill -over Results by R.G. Desai
How to Prepare a Proposal in Social Science Research by R.G. Desai
Research Opportunities in Corporate Sector by George Thomas
Research and Consultancy Opportunities by C. Manohar
Funding for Research in India and Abroad by N.S. Viswanath
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Integrated PhD and MA in Humanities (Interdisciplinary) at Manipal University
Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities
Manipal University, Manipal
Announcing Integrated PhD and MA in Humanities (Interdisciplinary)
Applications are invited for the following courses starting August 2011
With distinguished faculty, world class facilities and a stimulating research environment, Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities, Manipal University, is one of the premier centres for the study of Humanities in the region. As part of the Centre’s activity to encourage research and higher education in the field of Humanities, MCPH is offering a number of educational opportunities in these fields.
MA in (Interdisciplinary) Humanities
The graduate coursework in Humanities includes training in critical and creative thinking, academic writing and research, along with courses that emphasize learning of basic concepts in Philosophy, incorporating both Indian and Western traditions of thought.
Integrated MA-PhD program in Humanities
The five-year full-time integrated PhD program will have a strong focus on original, contemporary research work in the Humanities. Students join the MA program, which will be followed by their doctoral work. They have the option of leaving after two years with an MA degree. The rigorous training in research and conceptual work at the Centre facilitates timely completion of the doctoral program.
Who can apply?
Highly motivated candidates with a BA (or undergraduate degree in other disciplines) with an interest in pursuing research in theoretical Social Sciences and Humanities are encouraged to apply.
For more details, please visit the website:
http://www.manipal.edu/
Apply online at www.manipal.edu. Or pick up an application form at select branches of State Bank of India.
Please contact office.mcph AT manipal.edu for any clarifications.
Address
Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities
I Floor, Old TAPMI Building
Behind Post Office
Manipal – 576104
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ph. D. Philosophy. You Get Paid to do it!
Two things are attractive. There is a Ph.D. in Philosophy offered by Sundar Sarukkai and you get paid decent amount to do it!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar On Post Independence Indian Fiction in English
Venue- Women’s College, B.K. Road, Agartala
Email prasantaread@yahoo.co.in, womenscollege1965@gmail.comm
Some of the subthemes
• Indian Women Novelists writing in English,
• East –West encounters, Novelists of Indian Diaspora,
• The Dalit Perspective,
• Indian Fiction in Translation,
• Glimpses on Partition,
• Development of Indian English language through fiction,
• Indian English fiction in movie/ tele-serial/ telefilms.
• Besides, paper presenters are free to choose any topic related to the major theme.
IMPORTANT DATES –
• Last date of submission of Abstract- 15th May (Should be mailed to the address mentioned below)
• Confirmation of Acceptance- 30th May.
• Last Date of submission of full paper(Maximum limit 5000 words)- 30th June
• Last date of Registration for attending Seminar – 15th July.
• Dates of Seminar- 22-23 July, 2011.
Call for papers
Conceptual, review and original research papers on any of the subthemes or any topic related to the major theme of the Seminar are invited. Papers in A4 size in double space (MS Word, font size -12 point) along with the abstract of about 200 words should reach the following addresses as per scheduled dates mentioned above. Author(s) are requested to send a soft copy of their paper as well as abstract through email to the addressees mentioned below. Selected full length papers based on thorough review may be published in edited volume for which the author would not hold copyright.
Registration Fees
Registration fee for each participant is Rs. 300/-(For student- participant Rs.150/-). Registration fee along with duly filled in registration form should be sent to the following addressee. Registration fee covers registration kit, abstracts of the papers, lunch and tea.
Accommodation
Out station delegates who need accommodation should inform positively by 25 June, 2011. They will have to pay Rs. 500/- as accommodation charge which includes lodging and local hospitality.
• Outstation candidates will be provided with to and fro 2nd class railway/ bus fare on production of actual ticket