CM5063: Sustainable Development Practicum
CM4091 Topics: Sustainable Development Practicum
Study, Travel, Learn & Volunteer in South India over winter break
The Sustainable Development Practicum in South India is a unique intensive field course blending classes in sustainable development and development communications with multiple site visits and an opportunity to pursue an internship experience volunteering for non-governmental organizations. Students work on media and communications projects for local NGOs committed to social, cultural and economic development in urban and rural communities. The India Practicum takes place in the UNESCO-recognized township of Auroville, less than 10 kilometers from the vibrant South Indian seaside town of Pondicherry in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Led by Prof. Tanya Elder
Cost: €1800
(includes round-trip air transportation, shared accommodations, food allowance,
on-site transportation, cell phone chips, bicycle rental, NGO participation donations, additional travel insurance, professor’s trip costs, and VAT)
Last day to register/cancel: September 11
Late cancelation fee: €1800
Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 23 for the Fall 2016 semester.