Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies
The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) invites applications for its two-month course on 'Researching the Contemporary'. This cross-disciplinary course will critically examine the formation of the contemporary and its multiple histories, ideologies, forms and affects. A focus on three thematic areas will enable participants to familiarize themselves with concepts and theories that help analyse the contemporary. These include:
Contemporary Social Theory
History, Memory, Identity
Capital, Consumption, Markets
This course aims to have participants reflect upon and further develop their research questions and methods. This is an intensive course with compulsory readings and class discussions. Course materials will be made available. Participants are expected to write research papers upon completion. A participation certificate will be awarded upon successful completion. The course will be conducted over 8 weeks between July 1-August 31, 2010. Classes will be held at CSDS on week-day afternoons, Tuesday to Thursday, from 3-5pm.
Applications are invited from MA/M.Phil/Ph.D students as well as independent researchers.
As part of your application please submit your C.V. and a 1000-word description of your research question/topic.
Deadline: March 15, 2010.
Applications may be sent to: teaching@csds.in For course details check: www.csds.in