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Study Programme and Conditions

What does the GGK's doctoral programme entail?

The GGK offers doctoral researchers in the cultural studies a wide array of course formats at every step of the way, from first semester to defense/disputation. More information can be found here.

 

What is the Introductory Course?/ What is the Intermediate Course?

The introductory course for doctoral researchers provides instruction on methodology, theory, and key competencies, and also offers practical assistance for administrative, financial, methodological, and structural questions related to doing a doctorate.

The intermediate course takes up where the introductory course leaves off providing for more focussed attention on individual dissertation projects.

 

Can I take part in the GGK's doctoral studies programme? What are the prerequisites?

The GGK's study programme is primarily aimed at doctoral researchers in faculties 03 through 05 of JLU Giessen, and they will be given priority in course placement. Also welcome to attend, however, are

  • any JLU student in the final stages of a graduate degree.
  • doctoral researchers from areas of study outside the cultural studies.

This also holds for Career Services workshops:

  • Highly motivated students in the final stages of their degree who have doctoral degree in mind are welcome, space permitting. As a rule we compile a waiting list for these requests, and interested students are kept informed as spots become available.

 

Are there fees for participation in the workshops?

Unless otherwise stated, the workshops are held at no cost to participants; the GGK itself handles speakers' fees.

 

How do I register for events?

Registration dates are included in the course calendar. In general, we ask that you register promptly and only if you are committed to attending.

 

How do I find out about activities and events at the GGK?

Current information on upcoming events taking place at the GGK – as well as relevant events at other institutions on the JLU campus – can be found in the course calendar.

At the beginning and end of each semester the GGK distributes a newsletter that summarizes important occurrences. To receive the newsletter regularly, please use our online sign-up form.

The GGK's course catalogue can be read online. It contains the centre's current instructional offerings, as well as other courses on the JLU campus of potential interest to doctoral researchers.