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Tutorial Ph.D. in Basque Studies The University of Nevada System has recently approved the initiation of a tutorial Ph.D. in Basque Studies to be awarded by the College of Arts and Science of the University of Nevada Reno. The degree will be conferred in the fields of Anthropology, History, Language and Literature. The program departs from the traditional Ph.D. format within the American University system in the following ways: · Admission will be limited to one or two students annually. · In order to apply a student must have completed an M.A. in one of the humanities or social sciences. · Emphasis within the program will be upon directed dissertation research rather than classroom instruction. · The program of study will be tailored to each individual student’s interests in consultation with the admissions committee and his/her dissertation committee. · The student will spend a minimum of one year in residence at the University of Nevada Reno attending appropriate courses and working directly under the guidance of a faculty mentor. · Depending upon his/her dissertation topic he/she will be encouraged to leave Reno to study under the guidance of an indicated world expert in his/her field. In most instances this will mean residence at another American, European or Latin American university. · While in residence, if engaged in formal coursework, the student will pay the appropriate fees to the host institution. If a faculty member of the host institution agrees to assume the mentor role with respect to the student, he/she will be compensated with a one-year consultant’s stipend by the University of Nevada Reno in the amount of $1,500 (US). In return the mentor will serve as the outside member of the student’s dissertation committee. The mentor’s travel expenses to attend the dissertation defense in Reno will be paid by the University of Nevada Reno. It is anticipated that the first student will be admitted to the program in September of 1984. The foregoing reflects the thinking to date of the organizing committee. However, nothing is finalized and considerable effort will be expended during the coming year in refining the guidelines. We would, therefore, welcome any comments and suggestions. We would particularly appreciate indications of willingness by institutions and individual scholars to participate and collaborate in this effort. Please direct any comments or queries to: William A. Douglass, Coordinator Basque Studies Program University of Nevada Reno Reno, Nevada 89557-0012 USA |
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