India: Bangalore Semester

International Center for Management and India Studies (ICMIS) in Bangalore

The program is designed for students interested in participating in an India cultural experience. The program will focus on providing students opportunities to take courses across a broad spectrum covering areas such as Indian history, culture, and language. The program also will provide opportunities for volunteer opportunities for those who are interested. Students may choose to study Introduction to Indian History, Introduction to Religions of India, Foreign Language (Indian Languages Hindi/Kannada), International Business, Indian Literature and Hindu Mythology.

Course Offerings

Indian history, Indian art, Indian music, religions of India, foreign language (Hindi/Kannada), community services/social work, Indian civilization, Indian styles of dance, Hindu mythology, and international business. Students receive 12-15 credits.

Bangalore Course Descriptions

Introduction to Indian History: History of India from 1857 to the present. Due to the revolt of 1857, the British transformed the methods and goals of their rule; study of the character of that regime and of the varied responses of Indian people to that empire and how transmission of ideas and institutions between the British and Indians took place; rise, development, and ultimate success of the independence movement; study of fifty years of Indian independence.

Indian Music: Introduces students to Hindustani (North Indian) and Karnatak (South Indian) music covering the Raga (modal) and Tala (metrical) systems; historical development of music from Vedic chanting to the modern Raga system; social functions of the music throughout Indian history; instrumental and vocal forms with an emphasis on listening.

Introduction to the Religions of India: An historical look at the major religious traditions of the Indian sub-continent; Brahmanical traditions; Jain traditions; Buddhist traditions; Hindu traditions: Bhakti, Dharma, Karma, Artha, Kama and Moksha; Islamic traditions; Sikh traditions; Jewish traditions; Christian traditions; Parsi traditions; modes of prayer, contemplation, meditation, etc.; Scriptures - what they are, what they are for, how they are studied and used; sacred centers; art and representation in religion; inter-religious relations.

Foreign Languages (Indian Languages): Hindi and Sanskrit writing systems; survey of grammar; graded exercises and readings drawn from Hindi and Sanskrit texts; elements of grammatical structures and essential vocabulary; achievement of basic reading and writing competence. Tamil and Kannada courses are also offered on demand.

Introduction to the Civilization of India: Readings, lectures, and discussions on the culture and civilization of India from the Indus Valley and Brahmanic civilizations to the advent of Islam and up to the present; development of religious, philosophical, and aesthetic systems of traditional India; use of the medieval religious movements of Bhakti and Indian Islam and the conflict of traditional and modern values in contemporary India.

Hindu Mythology: Literary and religious aspects of Hindu myths; reading of selected mythological texts in translation.

Indian Literature: In this course, we will read writers of Indian origin writing in English. We will begin with texts reflecting a colonial past rooted in a recently independent India and move on to works that increasingly illustrate postcolonial and postmodern issue and finally we are confronted with global issues and globalization in general. We will include writers such as: Raja Jao, Vikrim Seth and Varanda Shiva.

 

Student Life

All study abroad students will be provided with a school and city orientation upon arrival. Field trips for study abroad students will be based on courses and may include city or day tours to religious, cultural, and historical sites. Short duration (1 -2 day) study tours to major sites in South India are also included in the program.

Housing

Non-traditional homestay:  Hostel or residence.  The student will have a single occupancy room with a bathroom.  In the building they will share the kitchen with other students (Indian and international). The residence will be cleaned, but students are responsible for their laundry.  Meals will be delivered for breakfast and dinner and students will eat lunch in the cafeteria.

 

Duration

Fall Semester -August 20 - December 14, 2012
Spring Semester - January 23 -May 11, 2012                                                                             

Application Deadline(s)

Fall - June 15
Spring - November 15

A $600 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required at the time of acceptance to the program.  The $600 is a part of the total fees.

Eligibility Requirements

This program is open to 2nd semester freshmen (at least 18 years old), sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Costs

$8,336 for CCIS, $8,636 for non-CCIS

A $900 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required at the time of acceptance to the program. 

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, CCIS and sponsor fees, orientation, Internet access, 2 local study tours, Resident permit, health insurance, room and board.

Costs Not Included

Estimated:  Passport/Visa fees, round trip airfare ($2,000), meals ($1,000), laundry, additional transportation, personal expenses.

Entry Requirements

Visa and passport 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia Bangalore, India
• International Center for Management and India Studies

 

Submit Application Materials To:

 Rosa Virginia Mendez, Study Abroad Advisor

Center for International Education/Study Abroad

Truman State University
100 East Normal
114 Kirk Building
Kirksville, MO  63501 

(660) 785-4076 (PHONE)
(660) 785-7473 (FAX)
rvmendez@truman.edu

 

 

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

Download the CCIS Online Study Abroad Application and Recommendation Forms below:

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.