Kevorkian Center's Reading Group

kevorkian center's reading group

We invite interested Kevorkian Center students to apply for our Kevorkian MA Thesis Reading Groups during their second semester - for a course in their third semester. The Reading Groups will empower our students to develop thesis topics, think through and thoughtfully question new directions of concepts that current courses might not cover in detail. The Reading Groups will enable students to  develop a syllabus and work throughout the entire semester together with the DGS to invite 3-5 outside scholars (to private group sessions) and 2-4 with NYU faculty. The selected group will be given a budget of  $1000 - $1500 to pay for honoraria for scholars to attend the Reading Groups from our Title VI Department of Education Grant. 

Please note that the deadline for intial consideration is June 15th. We hope to be able to accomdate 2 reading groups each academic year.  The other details about deadlines can be found below

Reading Groups Details:

  • Each group has to be a minimum of 3 students 

  • Each group cannot exceed 6 students 

  • Each group must commit to meeting at least once a week as a group 

  • Each group must also attend the Fall 2nd year MA Thesis Workshops offered across the semester at the Kevorkian Center to help develop their thesis proposals

 

eligibility

You are eligible if you are: 

  • Good academic standing

  • Kevorkian Center first year student  (Non-Kevo students can be considered with approval from their DGS/Departments)

  • Applying in your 2nd semester for the Reading Group to take place in your 3rd semester

  • Students must register for the MA Thesis Workshop Fall of their 2nd year for 1-4 credits (credits depend on the length, duration and type of work in the Reading Group).

application process

Application Process:

Before applying to be part of the Reading Cluster, please work on the proposal, which must include:

  • Title 

  • Abstract for the Reading Cluster - 500-750 words detailing the scope and description of the topics that will be covered. Think of the traditional paragraph on a syllabus that frames a normal course. You can include questions you hope to tackle   

  • A preliminary list of at least 10 names of scholars/activists/practitioners that you want to read and engage with - and whom will be invited to attend a (virtual) session with your Reading Group.
     

If selected, you must:

  • Submit names of guest scholars for informal group lectures by July 15. 

  • Submit final syllabus by August 15, to the DGS and Program Administrator 

  • Enroll in 1-4 credit MA Thesis for Fall semester 

     

    To apply (click below on APPLICATION) or follow this link to submit your above requirments. 

application