Winter School (19-23 February 2024)
Deadline: 20 December 2023.
In many parts of India, members of indigenous communities find their societies rapidly changing. The transformations are manifold and changes in the domains of economy and environment, education and religion correspond to and reinforce one another.
The title of this Winter School is ambiguous. It could also be read as a mere description of the fact that life-worlds are changing, leaving the question of agency open. But it could suggest also that somebody is doing the changing. Indeed many people and institutions seem to want indigenous communities to change; school teachers, politicians, NGOs, policy makers, (international) companies, administrators, missionaries, they all seem to have an idea where that change should lead to. In other words they have their own idea of development. And for sure they have their own motives. Indigenous voices and opinions do not figure so frequently in these discourses and practices of change. However, obviously there exist many different views about contemporary transformations, notions of a “good life” and the future among the various indigenous communities.
In this Winter-School we especially invite students who intend to conduct ethnographic fieldwork for their PhD research in this field. An international group of experienced teachers and researchers from different academic backgrounds (anthropologists, sociologists and others) will discuss selected topics in their lectures and seminar sessions. We will also include societal stakeholders to join the discussions, such as social workers and members of local communities. Next to the lectures and seminars provided by the teachers there will be sufficient room to discuss the research ideas of the students and the anticipated prospects and challenges of their future research projects.
Organisers:
Prof. Sarbeswar Sahoo, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Venue and Dates:
The Winter School will be held at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi during 19-23 February 2024.
Who Can Apply?
The winter school is meant for students who have completed their MA/M.Phil degrees in the humanities or/and social sciences (or will do so in the near future), who have an interest in these topics and think about engaging in PhD research in this field in the future. Early PhD students may also apply, but priority will be given to MA/M.Phil students.
How to Apply?
Please send us a copy of your CV and a one page write up/research proposal on what your research is about or what you planning to work on in future PhD research. Please clearly state your research question(s) in the proposal. Please send the documents to: winterschool.iitd@gmail.com
When is the Last Date to send Application?
The Last Date for sending your application is 20 December 2023.
Participation Fees:
Indian Students: INR 2000 (Two Thousand Rupees only)
Foreign Students: Euro 100 (One Hundred Euro only)
Once your proposal is accepted, you will be required to transfer the fees to an account at IIT Delhi within a week. Failing to do so will mean that you are not interested in participating in the winter school and your place will be given to another student.
Travel/Accommodation:
The Winter School will not cover the cost of your travel and accommodation. You will need to book/arrange your own travel and accommodation in Delhi during the period of the Winter School.
What will you receive?
The Winter School will provide you:
• Soft copies of the course material and program
• Participation/completion certificate signed by the organizers
• Lunch, tea and snacks for during the winter school
• Some stationaries (optional)
Contact:
Prof. Sarbeswar Sahoo
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016
Email: sarbeswar@hss.iitd.ac.in