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INDIA:
South India Term Abroad SITA Program (fall)
Sponsored by a small consortium of liberal arts colleges, including
Grinnell, the SITA program operates in the temple city of Madurai
in the southernmost Indian state of Tamil Nadu, one of India's most
important centers of religious pilgrimage. Classes are taught at
the centrally located SITA Center by local Indian faculty. Coursework
includes required courses in Tamil language and culture, socio-political
issues, and a month-long independent study project on a topic of
personal interest. Optional courses include the Myth and Art of
Hinduism and Modern Indian Literature. Scheduled cultural activities
emphasize music, dance, and drama, as well as numerous field trips
to neighboring states, towns, and villages, including a fifteen-day
tour to the neighboring states of Karnataka and Kerala. Intensive,
in-depth contact with South India's people and cultures is a hallmark
of the program. All students are housed with host families throughout
the program and become part of the family, taking part in their
religious rituals and social activities. Eligibility: GPA above
3.0, potential to adjust to and benefit from radically different
socio-cultural environment. Coursework in Asian Studies and Global
Development Studies highly recommended.
SITA Program Administrative Director
The George Washington University
609 22nd Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20052
PH: 877-807-1965 | Fax: 415-731-3357
sita@gwu.edu
Program Adviser: Professor Gilday, X4227, Steiner 302 |
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