CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
for the beginning of the first generation of the interdisciplinary postgraduate studies in:
The Masters Program in Gender Studies is a two year interdisciplinary program. The aim of this study is advanced instruction on methods, theories and concepts necessary for the study of gender and understanding of contemporary debates within this field. Students gain the knowledge on general and specific contexts related to the study of gender, as well as modes of research conduct within this area of scholarly study. The MA Program aims to contribute to the set up of experts' network ready to work in domestic, regional, international governmental and non-governmental,
academic institutions etc., with the common motivation to promote gender research, gender interdisciplinary knowledge and gender equality within their communities. The structure of the lectures and lecturers emphasizes regional approach in the study of gender.
Master's teaching staff and topics:
The Master's teaching staff is composed of university professors, experts from the field of gender, and experts from international and local non-governmental and governmental organizations. Besides the teaching staff from the University of Sarajevo, teachers from numerous universities of South-East Europe and wider will participate in the realization of the program.
Educational modules are: Gender Theories; Gender, Ideology, Culture; Gender, Human Rights and Mechanisms of Their Implementation and Protection; Gender and Politics; and Gender and Development.
Application:
Applicants are required to hold a university degree (the grade point average should be at least 8, or equivalent with some other systems of grading), to be fluent in one of the official B-H languages (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian) and English language, to have a high level of motivation for this study and good computer skills. Adequate working experience may be an advantage. There are no restrictions regarding the citizenship of the applicants.
The Program is foreseen for a minimum of 30, and a maximum of 35 students. The selection of candidates will be performed by Scientific Council of this MA Program on the basis of submitted applications and required documents. For the process of selection, candidates should submit:
- university transcripts and the copy of the obtained certificate of degree
- Curriculum Vitae in English
- A letter of motivation in English
- Documentary evidence (certificate of proficiency, etc.) of the knowledge of the English language.
- 2 recommendation letters
The application, together with the relevant documents, must be handed in, or sent by courier to: Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 8 (University campus), 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Planned start of the Programme: October 2006
Lectures will take place during the weekends on the premises of the Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo (CIPS).
Tuition fees: Tuition fees for the first generation of students will be covered by the below mentioned donors.
Application deadline: 15 September 2006 for B-H citizens, and 3 July 2006 for non B-H citizens.
If you are interested in this Master Programme, or need some additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo
Contact person: Nejra Nuna Èengiæ
Zmaja od Bosne 8 (University campus)
Tel/Fax: +387 33 668-683, 668 - 685, 668 - 687
E-mail: nejra@cps.edu.ba
www.cps.edu.ba
The preparation and realization of the first generation of this study is financially supported by the following institutions: Swedish Government through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Austrian Development Cooperation implemented by WUS Austria
Special support to the program is given by Gender Equality Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees.
Mariana Nicuta
Center for Interdisciplinary
Postgraduate Studies
Zmaja od Bosne 8
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
web: www.cps.edu.ba
e-mail: mariana@cps.edu.ba
phone/fax: + 387 33 668 683
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