Dr. Tithi Bhattacharya

Professor

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Biography

Tithi Bhattacharya is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, specializing in South Asian History, Social Reproduction Theory, Feminism, Gender Sexuality, and Marxist theory. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of London in 2000. Her academic research has produced significant works, including the forthcoming book 'Ghostly Past, Capitalist Presence' by Duke University Press, and the influential edited volume 'Social Reproduction Theory: Remapping Class, Recentering Oppression' published by Pluto Press in 2017. Bhattacharya is also a co-author of the popular book 'Feminism 99%: Manifesto,' which has been translated into 30 languages, demonstrating her engagement with contemporary feminist discourse. In addition to her scholarly publications, her articles have appeared in various respected outlets, including the Journal of Asian Studies, South Asia Research, Guardian, Jacobin, Nation, and New Left Review. She serves on the editorial board of Studies on Asia Spectre and teaches courses focusing on South Asian history and Transnational Gender, Colonialism, and Global History. Currently, she is accepting graduate students interested in exploring South Asian history and gender social reproduction theory.

Research Interests

Courses

HIST 243 South Asian History Civilizations HIST 379 Gandhi: Myth, Reality, Perspective HIST 612: Advanced Colloquium Historical Research HIST 641: Transnational Feminism(s)

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.