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UNC Summer In India Hindi Language and Indian Culture Tentative Dates: May 19 to June 28, 2008 New Delhi Includes excursions
to Agra, Jaipur, Aligarh, and Haridwar-Rishikesh |
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For more information, call (919) 962-1060 or email taj@unc.edu |
Students will depart from Raleigh-Durham Airport
in late May, accompanied by the Program Director, Prof. Afroz Taj,
faculty member of the UNC Department of Asian Studies.
Upon arriving in New Delhi, the group will stay at the Nehru Guest House at Jamia Milia Islamia University in south-eastern New Delhi.
The Hindi Language courses and the Literature and Culture course will begin
the following day and continue for the six subsequent weeks. The Culture
course will be integrated with excursions to Haridwar-Rishikesh, Agra, home of the
glorious Taj Mahal and Mughal palaces, Aligarh, and Rajasthan, land of Kings.
The political capital of an enormous, diverse
nation, New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with world-class shopping, restaurants,
parks and historical monuments. Located in the heart of northern India, Delhi
is said to encompass seven previous cities, surviving monuments of which
may still be seen amid the wide, tree-lined avenues. New Delhi, designed by
British architects during the colonial period, contrasts with Old Delhi, the
Mughal Walled City, containing the Red Fort and mazes of narrow streets and
markets where life continues as it has for centuries.
All students are required to take two courses (7 credit hours):
1. The appropriate level of Hindi-Urdu:
2. ASIA 241:
Introduction to Indian Literature and Culture (3 cr.)
Students from any university, graduate, or undergraduate, including continuing education students, are encouraged to apply. It is not necessary to be a UNC student. Students should have completed the freshman year and be in good academic standing. No previous study of Hindi is required, but students who have already taken Hindi can place into the Intermediate or Advanced level courses.
While in New Delhi, students will be housed
at University guest houses or hotels. While on the excursions, students will
stay in hotels or university guest houses. Students will be expected to share a double room. A home-stay component is included while in the university town of Aligarh.
For complete cost information, please refer to the Budget Sheet. The basic cost of the program is estimated to be $2,400, plus airfare to New Delhi (approx. $1200), Study Abroad Fees ($650) and mandatory medical insurance ($50). The basic program
cost includes room and board,
tuition, and all required excursions. UNC reserves the
right to alter the program format and fee in case of major changes in transportation costs,
exchange rate, or other events beyond its control.
Before departure, in-state students will be expected to attend a group orientation session on campus in which they will receive information on the program and life, health and safety in India. This is in addition to the required pre-departure meeting organized by the Study Abroad Office. (Dates to be announced).
Applications are on-line at the Study Abroad Office website. The application deadline is in early February. The application must
be accompanied a non-refundable deposit. Refer to the Study Abroad website for other important deadlines. The size of the group is limited and early application
is strongly advised.
There are many scholarships and funding opportunities available for students. The deadlines for scholarship applications can be MUCH EARLIER than the program application deadline. The Study Abroad Website has more information.
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please contact:
Prof. Afroz Taj:
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