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UNC Study Abroad Office Includes
excursions to Agra, Aligarh, Haridwar-Rishikesh, and Nainital |
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· PHILLIPS AMBASSADOR
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For more information, call (919) 962-1060 or email taj@unc.edu |
UNC offers an academic summer program based in New Delhi,
India. This program provides students with the opportunity to study Hindi and
Indian civilization while immersed in Indian culture and language. Two of the
six program weeks are spent in Delhi, the vibrant political and cultural
capital of India. Also included are excursions to contrasting regions of North
India: Western Uttar Pradesh (Agra, Aligarh), Nainital (a hill-station), and
Haridwar-Rishikesh.
Academic Program:
We 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 Society and Culture course will begin the following day and continue for the six subsequent weeks. The Society and Culture course will be integrated with excursions to Haridwar-Rishikesh, Agra, home of the glorious Taj Mahal and Mughal palaces, Aligarh, and Nainital, a mountain resort.
New Delhi:
The political capital of an enormous, diverse nation, New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with world-class shopping, restaurants, parks, historical monuments, and a brand-new metro system. 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.
Courses:
All students are required to take two courses (7 credit hours):
1. The appropriate level of
Hindi-Urdu:
· HNUR 101: Elementary Hindi-Urdu (4 cr.) (for those with no prior study of Hindi)
· HNUR 203: Intermediate
Hindi-Urdu (4 cr.)
· HNUR 305: Advanced
Hindi-Urdu (3 cr.)
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2. ASIA 241: Society and Culture in Modern India (3 cr.)
Eligibility:
Students from any university, graduate, or undergraduate, including non-traditional 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.
Housing:
You will be housed at university guest houses or hotels, where you will be expected to share a double room. A home-stay component is included while in the university town of Aligarh.
Cost:
For complete cost information, please refer to the Budget Sheet. The basic cost of the program is estimated to be $2,800, 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.
Orientation:
Before departure, in-state students are required to attend a group orientation session on campus on Wednesday, April 7 at 5:30 in Room 4003 of the FedEx Global Education Center. At this meeting you 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.
Application procedure:
Applications are on-line at the Study Abroad Office website. The application deadline is February 11. 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.
Scholarships and Funding:
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. UNC students should explore the prestigious Phillips Ambassador Scholarship program.
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For additional information, please contact: Prof. Afroz Taj:
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