PhD positions in Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Aug 10, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Children´s Literature in Spain (La literatura infantil en España)
This PhD with Dr. Lorraine Ryan will study the heretofore unstudied genre of children´s literature (literatura infantil) in Spanish. This study encompasses, but does not limit itself, to authors such as Jaime Ferrán, Gloria Fuertes, Charo Ruano, Marina Romero, Ana María Romero Yebra, Carlos Murciano, Gloria Sánchez, Jaime Siles and Olga Xirinachs. Questions of gender, ideology, reception and production will be examined.
Ecocriticism in Spanish Culture
This project will focus on environmental humanities/ecocriticism in the works of acclaimed directors and writers, such as Juan Benet, Miguel Delibes, Rafael Chirbes, Jesús Carrasco, Iciar Bollain, Elvira Navarro, Julio Llamazares, and Javier Pérez Andújar. The list is not exhaustive and candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Ryan with other suggestions. Potential candidates will engage with both relevant theory pertaining to ecocriticism and the above mentioned works.
Masculinity in Contemporary Spanish Culture
This PhD with Dr. Lorraine Ryan will study the representation of masculinity in Contemporary Spanish film and literature, in particular reference to the films of Cesc Gay, Guillermo del Toro, and the novels of Almudena Grandes, Alicia Giménez Bartlett, and Javier Cercas. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Ryan to discuss suggestions.
Spanish Literature of the 20th/21st Century
Proposed projects in this area will center on critically acclaimed, yet relatively understudied authors, such as Rafael Chirbes, José María Merino, and Luis Mateo Diez. The list is not exhaustive, and candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Ryan with suggestions.
Funding Notes
There are a limited number of funding opportunities with the College of Arts and Law, however, competition for these scholarships is fierce and only those with the highest credentials are likely to be successful. For more information see: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/calgs/scholarships/index.aspx
Candidates may also apply to the Midlands Three Doctoral Competition. Details are available at the following page: http://www.midlands3cities.ac.uk/funding/funding.aspx
Enquiries from self-funded students are also welcome.
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