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A Ph.D. in Odia is typically a 4-6 year program that offers advanced training in the language, literature, linguistics, and cultural studies of Odisha and the Odia-speaking regions. The curriculum includes seminars on subjects including Odia history, philosophy, folklore, and the arts in addition to extensive homework in both classical and current Odia. Additionally, students carry out original research, which results in a dissertation that significantly advances academic knowledge of the Odia language and its sociocultural surroundings. Students can interact with different disciplines such as comparative literature, translation studies, and South Asian studies because the program frequently promotes interdisciplinary inquiry. Graduates of this Ph.D. degree are equipped to work in academic institutions, cultural institutions, government offices, and international organizations utilizing their Odia knowledge.
