Goa University: Department of International Relations

Head of the Department

Ganesha Somayaji

Professor

Year of Establishment : 1988

Thrust areas

Preamble:

The Department is devoted to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean area, combining research, teaching, publishing and public extension activities. The academic emphasis is interdisciplinary with focus on social science (Economics, History, Sociology, Political Science and International Relations).

Academic programmes leading to a Degree / Diploma / Certificate :

Programme		Programme Director	Intake
Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish Language	Syllabus	-	25
Diploma of Proficiency in Spanish Language	Syllabus	-	25
M.A. International Studies	Time Table \| Syllabus	-	15
M.Phil. Latin American Studies	Syllabus	-	5
Ph.D. International Studies		-	-

Faculty:

Name	Designation	Areas of Interest
Clara Astarloa	Assistant Professor (Tenure)	Spanish Language, Latin American History, Arts and Culture, North and Latin American Literature, Creative Writing
Aparajita Gangopadhyay	Professor	Latin American Studies, International Relations
Yugank Naik	Assistant Professor (Contract)	International Relations, Latin American Studies, New Social Movements, World Cinema and Decolonization & Identity
Dattesh D. Parulekar	Assistant Professor	International Relations and Area studies