The demanding 4 to 5-year Ph.D. program in Kashmiri Language and Literature examines the rich literary and linguistic traditions of the Kashmiri region. In addition to studying Kashmiri poetry, prose, and folk literature in-depth, students also take advanced classes on Kashmiri grammar, phonology, and syntax. The curriculum places an intense focus on conducting original research, which leads to the completion of a doctoral dissertation that significantly advances the area. Graduates of this program contribute to the promotion and preservation of the distinctive Kashmiri linguistic and literary heritage through their work in academics, language preservation, cultural studies, and various other fields.
