NELC Doctoral Colloquium: Research, Resources and Pedagogy

NEC 299A Subject & Catalog Number

Description

This practical colloquium addresses major issues of research and teaching competence. Designed to introduce G-1 students to the Ph.D. requirements, to methodological issues and examples of ongoing scholarship in NELC, it further offers opportunity for reflection on the art of teaching (leading discussion sections, designing syllabi, giving lectures, etc.). Questions covered will include: How to choose coursework? How to prepare for qualifying and general exams? What are the challenges of language training? How does one prepare and write a prospectus? How to use the library resources most efficiently? What type of investment does recourse to digital and quantitative methodology require? How best to prepare for professional life after the Ph.D., both inside and outside of academia? In addition, NELC faculty will informally present their respective fields (main issues and methods), in broad strokes through their current research, and advanced Ph.D. students will present their prospectus for discussion and feedback before submitting it to the faculty.