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July 29-August 11, 2007
Co-sponsored by South Dakota State University and the University of Hyderabad
Location
The University of Hyderabad is located just outside Hyderabad, a city of 5 million, India?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, India?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 India?s most attractive and best-equipped campuses. Comprising eight schools, UofH has approximately 2,000 students, all at the graduate level (Master?s and PhD). One of India?s most prestigious universities, UofH is also one of India?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. The Study India Program (SIP), which coordinates short-term programs for international students at the UofH, will be primarily responsible for organizing the Faculty Seminar on India.
Seminar Program
Established in 2000, the Faculty Seminar on India focuses on broad topics in Indian history, culture, economy, politics, higher education, religions, and language. It is designed to give participants a serious academic grounding in India?s past and present, as well as its possibilities for the future. What makes this seminar unique is that the participants themselves help determine some of the lecture topics, based on their own individual interests and backgrounds. As a result, part of each year?s seminar varies, based on the mix of participants.
Seminar members 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. Two or three cultural programs will be held during some evenings. One weekend trip within Andhra Pradesh will also be scheduled as part of the seminar. In addition, optional yoga classes are available each morning.
Seminar Program Leadership
Leading the group from the US is Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, Director of International Affairs and associate professor of history at SDSU. A specialist in the history of India/South Asia, he has conducted research, lived and traveled in India eight times since his first visit in 1992. He is the author of An Atlas and Survey of South Asian History. His current research is on the history of fortifications in India.
Program leadership at the University of Hyderabad includes Prof. Prakash C. Sarangi, PhD (Rochester), Director, SIP and Professor of Political Science; Dr. Aparna Rayaprol, PhD (Pittsburgh), Coordinator, SIP and Reader in Sociology; Prof. Y. A. Sudhakar Reddy, PhD (IIT), Coordinator, Faculty Seminar and Professor of Folk Culture Studies.
Accommodations & Meals
The Seminar includes lodging and all meals on campus at the university?s visiting scholar?s residence. 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 university or college employee holding faculty rank in any discipline is eligible to apply. Brochures and application forms are available through the SDSU Office of International Affairs, 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 Faculty Development Seminar on India is $1,875. 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. While on campus, participants also have free access to yoga classes, and all university facilities, such as the library, computer center, sports and primary health center. The seminar fee does not include international airfare, incidentals, tips, additional touring, cost of passport or visa fees, or personal expenses. Optional touring can be arranged at additional cost through a highly reputable travel agent in New Delhi (please contact Dr. Schmidt for details).
Contact Information
In the US:
Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, Director of International Affairs
Associate Professor of History
South Dakota State University
ADM 315, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007-2098
Tel: 605.688.4706
Fax: 605.688.6540
E-mail: Karl.Schmidt@sdstate.edu
Web: international.sdstate.edu
In India:
Prof. Prakash C. Sarangi, Director
Professor of Political Science
Study India Program
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, AP 500046
Tel: 91.40.23011773
E-mail: pcsss@uohyd.ernet.in
Web: www.uohyd.ernet.in