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"This was probably the most unique experience of my life. Since returning from India, I have witnessed numerous changes in myself. I look at life differently and people see me in a different light. I feel that I got much more out of the service than I gave. What a wonderful place India is!"
- Hal, St. Mary's College of California
For the 3-week program, all students participate in two integrated seminars for a total of 6 credits. The Program Director, a leading Indian scholar native to Kolkata, will guide and tutor you through the program and your studies. The other professors are some of the best-known scholars of Eastern India. Loreto College, in association with Tagore-Gandhi Institute of Culture Studies and Service-Learning, issues the transcript.
Introduces the ancient texts of Hinduism and Buddhism; Hindu art and temple architecture; Islamic art and architecture; Indian folk art and poetry; and selections from modern Indian literature. Includes field trips to important cultural and historic sites and festivals.
Required | Recommended US Credits: 3 | More Course InformationPerspectives on India from the point of view of literature, mythology, art, film, and culture, with a special topic on women in the arts. Includes special lectures, demonstrations, and excursions.
Required | Recommended US Credits: 3 | More Course Information