[Intl] Faculty Development Seminar on India, June 2005

[Jenna Graff <graff@uwosh.edu>]

Dear INTL Listserv Member:

> Faculty
> Development Seminar at the University of Hyderabad, India
> June 12-25, 2005 
> Sponsored by South Dakota State
> University 
>
>   
> Location 
> The University of Hyderabad is located just outside
> Hyderabad, a city of 5 million, Indiaâ??s fifth largest.  Hyderabad
> is the capital of the modern state of Andhra Pradesh, and was, until
> 1948, the capital of the old princely state of Hyderabad, Indiaâ??s
> largest just prior to Independence. 
>   
> The University 
> Situated on 2,300 acres of land, with many trees and rolling
> hills, the University of Hyderabad is one of Indiaâ??s most attractive
> and best-equipped campuses.  Comprising eight schools, UofH has
> approximately 2,000 students, all at the graduate level (Masterâ??s and
> PhD).  One of Indiaâ??s most prestigious universities, UofH is also
> one of Indiaâ??s youngest, founded in 1974.  All instruction is in
> English.  Most students at UofH are from India, but the university
> has a growing international student population. 
>   
> Seminar Program 
> The SDSU Seminar on India will focus on broad topics in
> Indian history, culture, economy, politics, higher education, and
> language.  It is designed to give participants a serious academic
> grounding in Indiaâ??s past and present, as well as its possibilities for
> the future.  Seminar participants will attend morning lectures given
> by specialists from both the University of Hyderabad and other nearby
> universities and educational institutions.  Afternoons are reserved
> for interactions between US faculty and their Indian counterparts, as
> well as for site visits to important places within Hyderabad.
>   
> Seminar Program Leadership 
> Leading the group from the US is Dr. Karl J. Schmidt,
> Director of International Programs at SDSU.  Dr. Schmidt is also
> associate professor of history, with a specialty in the history of
> India/South Asia.  He has researched, lived, and travelled in India
> seven times since his first visit in 1992.  He coordinates this
> seminar annually. 
>   
> Accommodations & Meals 
> The Seminar includes lodging and meals on campus at the
> universityâ??s guest housing.  Meals are primarily Indian and
> vegetarian.  Bottled hygienic water will be provided at all
> times.  The city of Hyderabad also has many fine restaurants for
> those seeking some variety, including a number of excellent restaurants
> within international-class five-star hotels. 
>   
> Eligibility & Application 
> Any full-time university or college employee holding faculty
> rank in any discipline is eligible to apply.  Application forms are
> available through the SDSU Office of International Programs, at the
> address below.  Faculty members participating in this program must
> be willing to show how they would incorporate material about India into
> the courses they regularly teach, or demonstrate how the experience would
> benefit and have an impact on their everyday work in helping to
> internationalize their own campuses. 
>   
> Cost 
> The cost of the SDSU Summer Seminar on India is
> $1,950.  The seminar fee covers all lectures, meals, and lodging on
> campus for the two-week seminar, as well as local site visits as part of
> the seminar.  The seminar fee does not include international
> airfare, incidentals, tips, additional touring, or personal
> expenses.  Optional touring can be arranged at additional cost
> (please contact Dr. Karl Schmidt for details). 
>   
> Contact: 
> Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, Director 
> Office of International Programs 
> Administration 315, Box 2201 
> South Dakota State University 
> Brookings, SD 57007-2098 
> Email: Karl.Schmidt@sdstate.edu 
> Phone: 605-688-4706

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