italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies
The Italian Section of the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway is pleased to offer the following postgraduate opportunity to a suitably qualified candidate:
One 3-year part-time Language Assistantship to be combined with full-time postgraduate research. The award covers tuition fees and maintenance of £8,500 per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory progress). The successful candidate will work towards the preparation of a PhD thesis, which must be completed, submitted to the examiners, and defended within a maximum period of 4 years. Candidates must have native-standard Italian and will be expected to teach and examine Italian language for six hours per week during term time throughout the academic year. Applicants must have a good undergraduate degree and a postgraduate qualification such as an MA. The successful applicant must be available to take up the post from 1 September 2011.
Applicants must include with their application a detailed research proposal of at least 1000 words plus bibliography. Applications are welcome for research in all subject areas of Italian studies covered by the academic staff in the department. For information on our areas of research interest, see:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/mllc/prospectivestudents/italian/home.aspx
Potential candidates may seek advice from the Director of Italian, Professor Vivienne Suvini-Hand ([log in to unmask]) and from the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr Giuliana Pieri ([log in to unmask]). To be considered for the award, you must submit an application to Royal Holloway, University of London for admission as a research postgraduate student (M.Phil/PhD). For details of how to apply, you should consult the following web page:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/studyhere/researchdegrees/applying/home.aspx
Interviews will be held at Royal Holloway on Tuesday 26 July. If called to interview, you will be required to deliver a 15 minute language class (in Italian), and a 10 minute presentation of your research topic (in English). Costs incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed. The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 14 July 2011.
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