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Ph.D. Odia

Doctorate of Philosophy in Odia

Are you a post graduate in Odia language and wish to take up administrative and other senior level positions in schools and colleges? Learn here about the course PhD in Odia that provides you with advance learning about the Odia language.

Overview

Odia is a widely spoken language in the eastern part of India, especially in the state of Odisha and to some extent in Jharkhand. Odia has a rich cultural and literary history and is one among the classical languages in the country. PhD in the Odia language is primarily a research oriented language program where you get to do some original research work on some aspect of the language, say literary history, literature, poetry, prose, etc. For those eager about a research based career or for positions in universities and colleges among the teaching fraternity, this is a very useful program.

Eligibility and course duration

M.A. or M.Phil in Odia language with at least 55% marks in aggregate. Admission to the course is through entrance tests and interview. Those with M.Phil qualification may directly appear for the interview without having to sit for the entrance test.

Duration of the PhD program ranges from 3-5 years.

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More about the course

The emphasis of the PhD program is on Odia literature, poetry, drama, folklore and fiction and a research proposal can be submitted on any of the above themes. With in-depth study and research undertaken, the culture of the people of Odisha is put to limelight. With this higher study, a lot is known about the literary and linguistic history of the Odia language. One gets a broad understanding of the language, its different forms and the people speaking it. It's from the research undertaken that one gets to learn that the earliest known inscription in Odia dates back to the 10th century. Those selected for the PhD program have to first complete the coursework in their first semester. On completion of coursework and successful performance in subsequent examination, the course completion certificate is issued. The research committee then allots a supervisor under whose guidance the research work is to be undertaken. A dissertation based on the research work has to be submitted at the end of the course.

Jobs and opportunities

Undertaking a PhD program opens up opportunities in the literary field in the Odia language. One can take to advance research and work upon the various dialects (tribal and non-tribal) and forms of the language spoken all through the state of Odisha. You may get into teaching jobs in universities and colleges. You may take up jobs as a translator, interpreter or may get into writing, publishing and editing works.

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