The Department of Cultural Studies offers an MPhil in Cultural Studies. This programme aims to balance theoretical
issues and debates in Cultural Studies with conceptual and analytical aspects of both visual and material culture. It
provides students with an opportunity to examine the concept of “culture” in its many facets through time, developing
the analytical and critical tools to formulate new and revealing readings of Pakistani society.
Through a combination of coursework and independent research, the MPhil programme offers students a broad
and rigorous education in the analysis of culture, comprehension and the use of the past and its integration into
contemporary art and cultural forms. Students will be introduced to the exploration of the Pakistani cultural realm
as a critical channel to address questions of identity politics, globalization, development, religion, the inter-cultural
role of heritage, museums and art.
Total Number of Credits | 36 |
Taught Subjects (Credits) | 30 |
Thesis (Research & Design Credits) | 06 |
Total Number of Semesters | 04 |
Semester Duration | 18 Weeks |
Classwork | 16 Weeks |
Testing and Evaluation | 02 Weeks |
Course Load /Semester | 9-12 Credits |
Course Code | Courses | Contact Hours | Studio / Theory | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
CULTS-5101 | Cultural Studies I | 3 | Theory | 3 |
CULTS-5102 | Global Ideas and Theories I | 3 | Theory | 3 |
CULTS-5103 | Academic Writing | 2 | Theory | 2 |
CULTS-5104 | South Asian Visual Culture | 2 | Theory | 2 |
Total | 10 |
Course Code | Courses | Contact Hours | Studio / Theory | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
CULTS-5201 | Cultural Studies II | 3 | Theory | 3 |
CULTS-5202 | Global Ideas and Theories II | 3 | Theory | 3 |
CULTS-5203 | Research Methods and Writing | 3 | Theory | 3 |
CULTS-5204 | South Asian Material Culture | 2 | Theory | 2 |
Total | 11 |
Course Code | Courses | Contact Hours | Studio / Theory | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
CULTS- 6101 | Cultural Studies III | 3 | Theory | 3 |
CULTS- 6102 | Proposal Writing | 2 | Theory | 2 |
CULTS- 6103 | Elective | 2 | Theory | 2 |
CULTS- 6104 | Elective | 2 | Theory | 2 |
Total | 9 |
No | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
1 | Cultural Studies Thesis | 6 |
Total | 6 |
CULTURAL STUDIES I, II, & III
This course brings together some of the foundational elements of Cultural Theory and Cultural Studies with the aim of acquainting students with an interdisciplinary perspective that views culture as an unfinished project, where engaging with culture is a critical practice with a “democratizing intent.”
Global Ideas and Theories I & II
This course will expose students to salient texts and ideas that have laid the foundation for the critical discourse of culture and society. Students would learn to grasp the theoretical underpinnings of the modern mind by placing influential ideas and systems of thought in cultural and historical contexts.
South Asian Visual Culture & South Asian Material Culture
The course is designed to provide students with a cricital insight into the visual and material culture of South Aisa from 1857 till present. It will investigate the nuances of art, architecture, and design that were in constant flux because of local and foreign invasions under the British Raj. The students will be exposed to the context required to understand the global position and practices of contemporary South Asian art. Student will be enabled to use this historical frame to develop a critical methodology when engaging with South Asian visual culture.
Research Methodology and Writing
The course intends to provide students with tools and techniques to carry out a variety of data collection, analyses and interpretation as may be useful when developing a social sciences/humanities and research project.
Academic Writing
Students will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of academic writing. This course will teach students to apply the tools of academic writing to express complex ideas and to study different writing approaches in academia.
Proposal Writing
This course guides students through the process of identifying a thesis topic, designing an approach and research plan, and writing a research proposal for their theses. Regular peer workshops aid the students in editing their own drafts as well as providing a critical outlook on the work of their peers.
Thesis Research and Writing
Students undertake independent research and writing on a topic of their choice with the supervision of the program’s faculty.
(i) Applicants with minimum 16 years of education or equivalent qualification in the relevant fields with minimum
60% marks from an HEC recognized institute are eligible to apply.
(ii) Candidates must pass NCA’s own aptitude test at par with GAT.
The MPhil Programme in Cultural Studies is ideally suited for individuals with a proven interest in investigating,
analyzing and writing about visual culture in the contemporary and the historical context and in its many forms.
CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
→ Completion of 16 years of education or 4 year education (124 credit hours) after HSSC/F.A./F.Sc/Grade12 or
equivalent will be required for admission in the MPhil/Master.
→ Submission of relevant published or unpublished written work, or research in other media.
→ Submission of Personal Statement and research proposal showing aspirations and future goals of the candidate.
→ Evidence of excellence in theoretical courses during their previous studies.
→ Passing a written aptitude test at par with GAT (Subject) to demonstrate ability of comprehension and written
expression of both visual and the text.
→ Appearance for an interview before the admissions committee.
1. In most of the courses, the students will be required to work on assignments and presentations which will count for 50% of the total marks. By the end of semester each student will be required to write a research paper (3000-5000 words) which will carry 50% of the total marks. Some of the courses will include assignments/presentations which will be progressively marked. The research paper will be assessed according to the following criteria
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Subject
• Writing Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
2. By the end of the programme, students will be required to write a dissertation (15000-20000 words) in Chicago Style, which will be assessed by external examiners on the basis of following criteria
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Subject
• Writing Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
Programme Director
Master (Research) in Art History and Theory,
University of New South Wales, Australia
PhD Media and Film Studies, School
of Oriental and African Studies,UK
Associate Professor
MA Museum Ethnography University
College, London, UK
PhD in Anthropology University College,
London, UK
Email: shaila.bhatti@nca.edu.pk
Assistant Professor
MA History and Theory of Contemporary Art
San Francisco Art Institute, USA
Assistant Professor
MA History of Arts and Display
University of Edinburgh, UK
Lecturer
MPhil Communication Studies
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Lecturer
MA Anthropology of Media
SOAS University of London
Lecturer
MA (Hons.) Visual Art
National College of Arts, Lahore
Lecturer
MA (Hons.) Visual Art
National College of Arts, Lahore
Lecturer
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