Dr. Drishadwati Bargi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Drishadwati Bargi is a Collegiate Fellow at the University of Michigan's Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. Her doctoral research at the University of Minnesota explored the intersections of postcolonial cultural studies and theories of authoritarianism in the context of caste-based exclusion in the Global South. She focuses on contemporary Indian Dalit literature, anti-caste cinema, and the effects of media politics on democratic participation. Bargi's dissertation titled 'Banality Remediated: Dalit Visions of Spectacular Majoritarianism' seeks to articulate the role of Dalit writers and artists in challenging social and political tyranny. She has previously earned an M.Phil in Women's Studies and an M.A. in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Her scholarly work includes articles on Dalit militancy and critiques of contemporary films, showcasing her commitment to addressing legal violence and representation. Bargi is developing her dissertation into a book and welcomes collaborations and mentorship opportunities.

Research Interests

Experience

Collegiate Fellow

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science