Info on Ph.D programs

Jen - I'll weigh in on my alma mater.  The Media & Cultural Studies program
in the Dept. of Communication Arts at U Wisconsin Madison meets your three
criteria handily - and I think these are quite smart criteria indeed!

#2 (on TA support) is crucial to achieve #3 (supportive over competitive
grad student community), so I'd highly recommend that you consider the
question "are TAs unionized at X institution?" as a component of your
search.  Obviously unionization isn't a requirement for administrative &
fiscal support, but it sure helps.  I for one can say that my health
benefits as a TA at Madison were far more generous than my benefits in my
first "real job"...

The other question that's worth asking is "where have recent graduates
gotten jobs?" - looking for a program that not only produces
scholars/teachers with successful placement but that also cares about
helping their students get good jobs is key!

Good luck with the search,
-Jason
 
> I am writing to request info on good PHD programs with emphasis on media
> studies/pop culture/gender studies and/or critical theory. I realize I can
> find basic info on the web, but I want to know the stuff they are not going
> to advertise.
> 
> I want to find a school:
> 
> Where the profs are not primarily conservative/old school.
> 
> Where the administration is supportive/will pay their somewhat TA's
> decently/regularly/offer health benefits (if that exists!!).
> 
> Where the students are more supportive of each other than competitive.
> 
> Basically, if have you want to say anything glowing about your program, let
> me know.


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