6 November: fyi -- phd funding, UCDavis
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The Department of French & Italian at the University of California, Davis, is
pleased to announce the availability of competitive research packages to
outstanding incoming graduate students. Financial awards are targeted to
highly-motivated, qualified prospective students in fields represented in the
Department. A full list of fellowships and grants for applicants of the highest
standing is available at: http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport
Fellowships include a waiver of full tuition.
Additional support in the form of Teaching Assistantships is available for
qualified students. Applicants should visit
http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/prospective/admissions_application.html for a
full list of requirements.
Pertinent facts concerning the Department:
-In addition to scholars focusing on second language acquisition and theoretical
and applied linguistics, the Department of French & Italian and associated units
have faculty representing a broad spectrum of fields including: literary and
cultural studies, cinema studies, civilization, gender and women's studies, and
post-colonial theory.
- Departmental faculty pride themselves on close mentoring of graduate students.
Students in the program work with chosen faculty advisors throughout their
degree program.
- Students on the French Linguistics PhD track have the opportunity to take
classes in numerous other units including: Linguistics, the Center for the Mind.
and Brain, Spanish & Portuguese, German & Russian, African-African American
Studies, Comparative Literature and History.
-The University of California is the largest institution of higher learning in
the world, with renowned research and library facilities.
-In addition to its degree programs, students can pursue Designated Emphases in
Second Language Acquisition, Critical Theory, African/African American Studies,
Feminist Theory and Research, and Studies in Performance and Practice.
-Students have the opportunity to participate in scholarly exchange and study
abroad through UC's Education Abroad Programs, with centers in Paris, Bordeaux,
Lyon and Grenoble.
- The department also offers partial travel support opportunities for conference
presentation and research.
For further information on the Department including how to apply to the graduate
program, go to http://www.french.ucdavis.edu; please direct inquiries to Eric
Russell (erussell@ucdavis.edu) or Noah Guynn (Graduate Advisor,
nguynn@ucdavis.edu).
Application Deadline: for those applicants who wish to be considered for
fellowships or financial aid, the deadline is January 15th. Otherwise, the
deadline is April 1st. Admission for 2010 is now open.
Application Deadline: 01-Apr-2010
Web Address for Applications: http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/prospective/admissions_application.html
Contact Information:
Eric Russell
erussell@ucdavis.edu
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