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The PhD Program in Literature and Comparative Literature |
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Center for Literary Studies
Faculty of Arts
Chulalongkorn University
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Degree name
Doctor of Philosophy, Program in Literature and Comparative Literature |
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An Overview
The Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University , well-regarded as a leading tertiary institution in the field of humanities in Thailand , has a nucleus of recognised experts in national and international literary studies. For more than half a century, the faculty has proudly produced both BA and MA students in literature and comparative literature, most of whom are now working in various universities and research centers, both in Thailand and abroad. This research-based PhD program is a continuing project from these missions, aiming to give prospective students an opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of literature and comparative literature and to become well-acquainted with research techniques and methodologies, with a view to producing an independent scholar who is able to contribute original thoughts to existing bodies of literary knowledge.
The PhD program in literature and comparative literature is a collaborative project that receives the cooperation from both the lecturers of the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University , as well as from external experts in Thailand . In addition, the program is also distinguished in its international links with: |
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University of Warwick , UK
Griffith University , Australia
Institute of Literature , Hanoi , Vietnam
Mya Myit Khin Foundation , Myanmar
Konan University , Japan
Nagoya University , Japan
Daito Bunka University , Japan
Ochanomizu University , Japan |
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Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in any discipline and fulfill other requirements as stipulated by the Graduate School of Chulalongkorn University, which will be announced yearly. Final decisions as to applicants' eligibility will be made by the program committee, in conjunction with the approval of the faculty board. |
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Course Details
The PhD program in literature and comparative literature adopts the credit system and the two-term structure, with a possibility of a summer term. Each term will last no less than 15 weeks and the summer term approximately 6 to 8 weeks. |
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Duration
Five years maximum. |
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Registration
Candidates are required to register no less than 9 but not more than 15 credits in each term, and not more than 6 credits in the summer term. |
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Evaluations and Requisites for Graduation
The coursework will be evaluated as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. The thesis will be rated as excellent, very good, good, passed, and failed. In addition, candidates are required to have at least one publication in a recognised international journal. |
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Scholarships
Candidates can apply for PhD scholarships from various bodies. For the time being, the program candidates are financially supported by various grants, including 10 grants for the University Staff Development Program, 2 scholarships from Chulalongkorn University in commemoration of His Majesty the King's 72th birthday, 2 scholarships from the Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP), and 1 scholarship from the Royal Jubilee PhD Program under the management of the Thailand Research Fund. |
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The Program Committee
Assistant Professor Dr Trisilpa Boonkhachorn Director
Associate Professor Dr Anongnart Thakoengwit
Associate Professor Dr Soraj Hongladarom
Associate Professor Dr Saowalak Suriyawongpaisal
Assistant Professor Dr Prapod Assavavirulhakarn
Assistant Professor Dr Chaturee Tingsabadh
Assistant Professor Dr Sanguansri Khantavichian
Assistant Professor Dr Montira Rato
Dr Suree Choonharuangdej
Dr. Duantem Krisdathanont
Dr Chutima Pragatwutisarn
Dr Suradech Chotiudompant
Dr Thosaeng Chaochuti
Dr Kulthida Maneerat
Dr Nureeda Hayiyakoh Secretary
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Invited Experts
Professor Dr Ampha Otrakul
Professor Visudh Busayakul
Professor Dr Kusuma Raksamani
Professor Dr Niyada Laosunthorn
Professor Thavat Punnotok
Professor Dr Sodchuen Chaiprasart
Professor Dr Supang Chantavanich
Professor Dr Samerchai Poolsuwan
Professor Dr Prakong Nimmanhemin
Professor Dr Volker Grabowsky
Professor Dr Steve Collins
Dr Anatole Roger Peltier
Mr Peter Skillings
Professor Dr Tsuboi Hideto
Professor Takasaka Kaoru
Professor Dr Robert Franklin Storey |
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