Mellon Prize Lectureship in Latin American History
Mellon Prize Lectureship in Latin American History
The University of Chicago
Graduate students in Latin American history who have advanced to candidacy (i.e., whose dissertation proposal has been accepted) are invited to apply for a Mellon Prize Lectureship in Latin American History. This award supports the teaching of a one-quarter undergraduate course on a major historical issue or question pertaining to Latin American history. One lectureship is normally awarded, with a stipend of $5,000.
Course proposals should either (1) reflect, develop, and analyze problems related to your field of research within a broad framework; or (2) focus upon a major problem in history, e.g. Revolutions, or Civil Wars. You should conceive of the course as an opportunity to engage a class in studying issues of general interest regarding Latin America. Applicants are encouraged to discuss proposals in advance with their dissertation adviser and other relevant faculty members. The application's cover letter should explain how the proposed course would complement other Latin American history offerings for next year. Please bear in mind that this is not a graduate-level course; readings should generally average ~150-200 pages per week.
The selection committee will consider not only the quality and appropriateness of the proposed course, but also the applicant's overall academic record, together with his or her potential as a teacher, prior teaching experience, and other teaching commitments.
The application deadline for the 2009-2010 Mellon Prize Lectureship has passed. Please return to our website later this fall, when 2010-11 deadlines will be posted. If you wish to familiarize yourself with the application requirements, keep reading.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. A completed application cover sheet. This must include a short catalog description of the course. The description must be printed or attached onto the cover sheet.
2. A cover letter.
3. A course proposal, which often includes:
a.) A brief description of the course, an explanation of its assumptions and goals.
b.) A syllabus, specifying proposed topics and readings.
c.) A short bibliography of relevant works (i.e., a list of the materials that might be placed on library reserve for the course).
4. A table of contents for the dissertation, indicating chapters written and anticipated completion date, together with a short writing sample.
5. A curriculum vitae (including the names of dissertation committee members).
6. One letter of recommendation from your dissertation adviser, sent directly to CLAS, c/o "Mellon Lectureship in Latin American history."
7. A list of fellowships/scholarships applied for or received, including dates.
Click here for a sample copy of the 2009-2010 application.
*For more information, contact Emilio Kourí at kouri@uchicago.edu *
