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Become a global educator by enriching your educational journey traveling to a fascinatingly diverse and colorful India. As the largest democracy in the world and an emerging leader in new technologies, contemporary India exhibits a mixture of old traditions and modern living. You will experience both as you visit the amazing landmarks such as the Taj Mahal and tour the largest film studio complex in the world.
Classrooms in India will become your window to the education system in India as you interact with students and teachers from two schools in Hyderabad, India. Other exciting adventures that await you include playing a cricket match with school students, watching a Bollywood movie and sampling the amazing variety of Indian cuisine in beautiful and modern settings.
Date of Trip — Dec. 26, 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013.
Cost — $3,500. This includes airfare, local transport, housing, all meals, excursions, all tours (including the Taj Mahal), and school placements. EIU tuition is additional.
Credit Available — Students may register for a minimum of one credit hour and a maximum of four credit hours.
Courses Offered
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 2555 | Diversity of Schools and Societies | 3 Credits |
| ELE 3340 | Social Studies Methods, Block Two | 3 Credits* |
| STG 4000 | Multicultural/Disability Practicum | 1 Credit* |
| ELE 4741 | Independent Study | 1-3 Credits |
| SED 4741 | ||
| ELE 5990 |
* — Must be admitted to teacher education program and have a passing score on the Basic Skills test.
Senior Seminar options to be announced soon!
India Links
Faculty Directors
Dr. Kiran Padmaraju
kpadmaraju@eiu.edu
217-581-7879
Mrs. Shilpa Maheshwari
smaheshwari@eiu.edu
217-581-8551
Dr. Daniel Carter
djcarter@eiu.edu
217-581-7892
Interested?
Talk to your adviser as soon as possible to make sure your plans are secure. Contact any of the three faculty leaders for the trip: Dr. Padmaraju, Dr. Carteror Mrs. Maheshwari.
Official Application and Registration
For an application to the India program, click here.
Deadline for application/registration is Oct. 5, 2012. Hard copies of the study abroad forms must be delivered to the Office of Study Abroad (Blair Hall 1207) by Oct. 5, 2012.
