Dr. Dilip Gaonkar

Professor

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Biography

Dilip Gaonkar is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University and serves as the director of the Center for Global Culture Communication. His research interests include the rhetoric intellectual tradition, exploring its ancient roots and contemporary mutations, as well as the impact of global modernities on political discourse. Gaonkar is known for his extensive publications on rhetoric, including significant works such as 'The Idea of Rhetoric in the Rhetoric of Science.' He has also edited several influential books and journal issues, focusing on themes of global cultural politics. Currently, he is working on a manuscript titled 'Modernity, Democracy, and Politics of Disorder.' In addition to his role at Northwestern, he contributes as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of African American Studies and the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, and teaches in the graduate program for Screen Cultures.

Research Interests

Awards

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Berlin Prize

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Van Zelst Professor

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Helen Corley Petit Professorship

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Golden Anniversary Award

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1994 Article Award

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Rockefeller Resident Fellow

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.