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Dawa Lhamo
Asst Professor, English
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Sangay Thinley
BLL Programme Leader
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Kinzang Dorji
BDCS Programme Leader
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Tenzin Darjay
MA Programme Leader
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Kinley Dema
Lecturer, English
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Tshering Yangki
Lecturer, English
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Sangay Phuntsho
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Choni Tshewang
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Namkha Wangmo
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Ngawang Gyeltshen
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Pema Tsheltrim
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Rinchen Dorji
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Sherab Tenzin
Lecturer, History and Culture
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Tshering Peljor
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Kencho Tshering
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Tashi Phuntsho
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Samten
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Tenzin Dorji
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Thinley Gyeltshen
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Yeshi Jamtsho
Lecturer, Rigzhung
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Karma Zam
Lecturer
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Sangay Thinley
BLL Programme Leader
About
Sangay Thinley holds a MA in Indian Classical Dance (Manipuri Dance) from Visva-Bharati University, Shantineketan, Kolkata. He studied origin of Indian Classical Dance, Contemporary dances and Art and Theatre. His research area is mainly focused on Bhutanese Vajrayana mask dance and different aspects of Bhutanese culture. Currently, he teaches mask dance and Jungrab in the college.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17704041
- Email: sangayt.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Kinzang Dorji
BDCS Programme Leader
About
Kinzang Dorji holds a Master's in Applied Buddhism under the Central campus of Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17252745
- Email: kinzangdorji.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Tenzin Darjay
MA Programme Leader
About
Tenzin Dargay holds a Master's in Buddhist Philosophy from Central University of Tibetan Studies, India.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17487348
- Email: tenzindargay.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Dawa Lhamo
Asst Professor, English
About
Dawa Lhamo holds a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She studied postcolonial theory and literature with a special focus on Anita Desai. She is interested in women writers from South and South East Asia. Her research interest lie in Sociology of Education, Gender Studies, and Women and Management. She is a senior faculty in the Department of English. Currently, she teaches Contemporary Literature, Women and Social Change, English for Professional Communication, and Academic Skills.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17609627
- Email: dawalhamo.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Kinley Dema
Lecturer, English
About
Kinley Dema holds a Master's in English Linguistic from English and Foreign Language University, India.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17679726
- Email: kinleydema.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Tshering Yangki
Lecturer, English
About
Tshering Yangki holds a Master's in Communication Science from University of Amsterdam. Her primary research interest lies in the areas of women empowerment, changing information sharing culture and social media. Yangki teaches modules on English Language and Literature and, she is one of the faculty moderators for Campus Radio Station and Dangsel Media Club.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17722230
- Email: tsheringyangki.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Sangay Phuntsho
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Sangay Phuntsho holds a Master's in Dzongkha and Choekey from College in Language and Culture Studies.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17644459
- Email: sangayphuntsho14.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Choni Tshewang
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Choni Tshewang holds a Master's of Philosophy in Tibetan Studies from the University of Oslo, Norway.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17584299
- Email: chowang.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Namkha Wangmo
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Namkha Wangmo holds a MA in Fine Arts (Textile Design) from Visva-Bharati University, Shantineketan, Kolkata. She studied Art History, Visual Arts, and Textile Design. Her research area is mainly focused on Bhutan's indigenous textile weaves, significance of textile and textile usage in day-to-day life of Bhutanese people. Currently, Namkha Wangmo teaches classes on Thagzo in the college.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17943434
- Email: namkha.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Ngawang Gyeltshen
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Ngawang Gyeltshen holds a master's in Museology and Buddhist Collection Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-77397744
- Email: ngyeltshen@rub.edu.bt
Pema Tsheltrim
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Pema Tsheltrim is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of History and Culture at the College of Language and Culture Studies.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17624521
- Email: pematshitrim.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Rinchen Dorji
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Rinchen Dorji is an Lecturer in the Department of History and Culture in the College of Language and Culture Studies. Dorji is a former student of CLCS and completed his Bachelor degree in Language and Culture in 2013. Dorji also received his Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from Samtse College of Education in 2015. He is interested in examining and documenting the oral cultures of Bhutan. His most research project is a documentation of Phuntsho Choling Goenpa in Trongsa Dzongkhag. Rinchen Dorji is a member of Comprehensive Sexual Health team in CLCS and also coordinates the Dzongkha broadcast for Rigzhung Lungta.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17249896
- Email: rinchendorji14.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Sherab Tenzin
Lecturer, History and Culture
About
Sherub Tenzin holds MA in Dzongkha and Chokey studies from Institute of Language and Culture Studies. His research area mainly focused on Bhutan's traditional Songs and Music. Currently, Sherub teaches classes on Songs and Music in the college and also serves as the Culture Secretary of the College.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17942723
- Email: sherubtenzin.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Tshering Peljor
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Tsering Paljor holds a Master's degree in Buddhist Philosophy from NNI, Mysore, India. He studied Sutrayana and Tantrayana of Buddhist, Tibetan grammar, religious poetry and History. During his Masters, he also practiced tantric ritual manuals. Currently, he teaches Datroe, Nyngag for regular students and Buddhist Metaphysics for Part-time students. Prior to joining the college in 2015, Tsering Paljor worked as a teacher in Prince Namgyel Wangchuk Academy and Losel Gyetso Academy. Tsering Paljor is also the coordinator for one the Institute's research Centre: Centre for Buddhist studies. As the Coordinator of the Centre, he recently organized the first ever-national conference on Buddhism in collaboration with Tango Shedra.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17517653
- Email: tseringpaljor.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Kencho Tshering
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Kencho Tshering holds a Master's of Arts in Buddhist Studies from Tango Buddhist Institute.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-77911892
- Email: ktshering.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Tashi Phuntsho
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Tashi Phuntsho holds a Master's in Buddhist Philosophy from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, India.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17448204
- Email: tashiphuntsho.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Samten
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Samten has a Master's degree in Astrology Studies from the Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS) Varanasi, India. He studied Indian Astronomy and Buddhist philosophy. His research interest lies in Buddhist geography and Buddhist Cosmology, specifically in a co-relation between the two areas. Samten's latest publication is a Course book on Tibetan Poetry (Nyenga). His forthcoming publication will be on Buddhist Cosmology. Samten is the Programme Leader for BA in Language and Literature (BLL) in CLCS and currently, teaches Himalayan poetry and Buddhist Philosophy.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-77809308
- Email: samten.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Tenzin Dorji
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Tenzin Dorji holds a Master's degree in Buddhist Philosophy from the Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, India. He studied Tibetan Language and Literature, Sanskrit, Indian and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy. His primary research interest in this area concerns, among others, Bhutanese's local dialects and culture, Philosophical and Mind Training related practices. He served as the Acting Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages for 2 years.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17253509
- Email: tenzindorji.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Thinley Gyeltshen
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Thinley Gyeltshen holds a Master's in Buddhist Philosophy from Taktsey Nyingnma Institute, India.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17985995
- Email: thinleygyeltshen.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Yeshi Jamtsho
Lecturer, Rigzhung
About
Yeshi Jamtsho holds a Masters degree in Buddhist Philosophy from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Mysore, India. Lopen Yeshi teaches Poetry and Buddhist philosophy which includes Buddhist Metaphysics and Madhyamaka. He is currently working on the scholarly definitions of Buddhist poetry or snyan ngag.
Contact Information
- Phone: +975-17301600
- Email: yeshijamtsho.clcs@rub.edu.bt
Karma Zam
Lecturer, History
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Karma Zam is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of History at the College of Language and Culture Studies.
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- Email: karmazam.clcs@rub.edu.bt