italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies Hardiman Research Scholarships - NUI Galway

The National University of Ireland, Galway has recently announced a new round of Hardiman Research Scholarships for structured PhD programmes across all areas of the university, including modern languages.

Italian studies at NUI Galway encourages suitable students to consider applying for the scholarships in areas directly connected with the research interest of staff in the Discipline of Italian Studies.

Italian Studies at NUI Galway is an ambitious, dynamic discipline. Our academics have won European awards for creativity and innovation in language teaching, and achieved international reputation for their research. We offer an intellectually engaging and productive research environment with several Ph.D and MA students working on topics ranging from cinema studies, children’s literature, language acquisition and contemporary Italian culture and society. Our postgraduate students work individually and in teams, and organize research days and cultural and social events, enhancing the profile and visibility of Italy and Italian culture in Galway and its region.

Areas of research interest in the Discipline include: critical theory, comparative studies and translation theory and practice, 19th Century literature, children’s literature, linguistics and language acquisition.

The deadline for receipt of applications for the Hardiman Scholarships is 5 pm (GMT), on Saturday January 7, 2012.

Further information and guidelines can be found at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/hardiman-scholarships/

Paolo Bartoloni
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Professor Paolo Bartoloni
Head of Discipline, Italian Studies
Arts Millennium Building
National University of Ireland, Galway
University Road, Galway
Ireland
Tel. +353 (0)91 492392
Fax. +353 (0)91 495501
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http://www.nuigalway.ie/italian/staff/paolo_bartoloni.html


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