Re: Info on Ph.D programs

I'll weigh on for the Finns as well. The University of Jyväskylä in 
central Finland has recently opened up its intercultural communication 
program to Ph.D. students. The program is in the Department of 
Communication and you will be able to pick your area of focus. Getting 
a Ph.D. in Finland is a little different than in the USA. You are quite 
independent, you might be asked to teach, you can apply to fund your 
research over several years through the Ministries of Culture or 
Education and students in Finland get free health care. I can assure 
you of an energizing experience.

Finns are top rung users of media and, of course, Nokia is in the 
neighborhood.

The MA program is at:
http://www.viesti.jyu.fi/eng/studies/icir.html

Remember, the Ph.D. program is breaking news so its quite new.

Contact info is at:
http://www.viesti.jyu.fi/eng/department/contact.html

If you have any questions, or would like an introduction to a staff 
member, feel free to ask me.

Steve Crawford

> > 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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