tumtumtrees
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Do people like Spivak and Bhabha actually take on students? I'm probably wrong, but it seems like the superstar theorists in the field would be difficult to pin down; I know Spivak is always out on the road, peddling her wares. What about Jeffrey Cohen at GWU -- doesn't he do early modern and post-colonial?
Although I don't do post-colonial, I had a few chats with Radhakrishnan. I know he's a big name in that field too, but he's very down to earth and super friendly. Might be worth striking up an email conversation with him.
I'm pretty sure Spivak doesn't take students. I doubt Bhabha does either. It's a bit unnerving, the thought (and number) of applicants who apply to programs without knowledge of this.
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I filled out the FAFSA, but only last week so I doubt they have it.
Are you, too, thinking the stipend might be too small to live in LA?
It could be that you and I are competing for some invisible fellowships, as we were notified a bit earlier. I doubt that they would've told others the 18k/3k info. and not us unless there was this sort of reason.
I think we may be competing for fellowships. On my application, I checked a couple of boxes to be considered. I live in LA, and that figure is peanuts. I knew the figure when applying, but I was merely focused on getting admitted to a program. If UCLA is my only option, I will have to plan on having side gigs. I don't know how the current students live on that figure. It may be feasible, but certainly not comfortable.
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Mine says nothing as well. I e-mailed the grad department and got this in reply from Felicity Nussbaum:
"We will be sending you a letter detailing our funding package sometime next week. We are still awaiting final approval of the package from the Graduate Division. Rest assured that you are admitted to our program, and that we look forward to meeting you."
Same here. Did you fill out a FAFSA? I haven't, so I asked the graduate assistant whether I would need to in order to be considered for fellowships, and she forwarded my email to the graduate advisor. If it is really $18K + $3K, I might really have to mull this over.
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Was the financial package in your letters? My letter says nothing...
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I also got an acceptance, sent at 11:59PM last night.
EDIT: Anyone know of the funding situation?
EDIT: EDIT: Found it:
Congratulations. The acceptance letter has very little details. I am assuming an email or a call concerning our financial package will be coming soon.
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Congratulations! Your post made me check my status, but alas nothing updated on mine...
Thanks! I've checked with people I know, and it looks like I'm the only one who got news. Then again, UCLA sent out the email late last night, so maybe people haven't checked their inboxes yet. Good luck!
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I received an email (sent 11:59 pm) linking me to the official acceptance letter.
I haven't seen any results postings for UCLA. Just curious as to whether anyone else received word.
Schools with English departments strong in postcolonial lit?
in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Posted · Edited by tumtumtrees
There are postcolonialists at nearly every English department. Also, Caribbean and Southeast Asian postcolonial literature is rather broad, so it would be better to specify your research before looking for a faculty member with whom to work. As you probably know, Cornell has Davies, who is prime for cross-cultural Caribbean studies. Also, the postcolonial superstars at top-tier programs do not take on students, so you can ask around for who is available.