CM5063 Sustainable Development Practicum
CM4091 Topics: Sustainable Development Practicum
Study, travel, learn and 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 work 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. Charles Talcott
Cost: €1850 (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 10
Late cancelation fee: €1850
Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 22 for the Fall 2017 semester.