Dear Indology List,

How are dissertations topics developed in N. America, Europe
and India?

Generally speaking, are students from these areas assigned
topics by their advisors? Or, do they independently develop their
own topic, and then work with their advisor and committee who
then steer the student in the right direction?

Any comments on the process of disserting would be helpful
and appreciated warmly.

Thank you.

S. Lee
(S. Korean)