UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER |
The dissertation workshop on the arts and humanities
in Africa's economic and political transitions will
provide a venue for intensive discussion of research
proposals relating the arts in any manifestation to
African development.The intent is to help students
develop methodologically and theoretically rigorous
research designs for doctoral work that is relevant
to African development.While methodology will vary
with subject matter and discipline, all proposals
should include at least nine months of field work
in Africa. ELIGIBILITY:African students enrolled
in U.S. or Canadian doctoral programs in the behavioral
and social sciences, fine and applied arts, and humanities
are eligible.Students need not have advanced to candidacy,
but must have a written dissertation research proposal.Applicants
should submit a research proposal of 10 to 15 pages,
a c.v., a list of graduate courses completed, and
a letter of reference form their academic advisor or
research supervisor.Costs of participation will be
covered through the Rockefeller Foundation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 1998
Address the application to: Paul Tiyambe Zeleza
Professor of History & Director of African
Studies
Center for African Studies
210 International Studies
910 S. Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
FOR MORE INFORMATION:Contact Sue Swisher at the Center
for African Studies at swisher@uiuc.edu or by telephone
at 217-333-6335
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