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WU Village India Program
Areas of Study
This program is designed for self-starter students with an interest in experiencing village life in India, in exploring anthropological research in the field, and in service-learning through teaching in an Indian classroom. Based at the Pai Junior College, students will participate in anthropological research projects designed by Washington University faculty, will teach a mini course to high school students, and will study Telugu language.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Summer | June 29 - August 7 | February 1 |
Eligibility
3.0 GPA
WU Credits
Students will normally earn a total of 5 credits. The program comprises the three components of instruction, teaching, and field research. The seminar and language training will earn 1 generic credit; research and teaching will earn 4 credits at the 400 level, distributed between anthropology and internship credits. For example: 1 general elective, 3 490 Anthro Research, 1 300 Internship.
Location
The program will be located at Pai Junior College in Kalleda Village, Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh. This is an English-language junior college (equivalent of grades 11-12), associated with (and located next to) Kalleda Rural School (a Telugu-medium primary-middle school with grades 1-10). These are two of the five schools run by Hyderabad-based Rural Development Foundation.
Kalleda is a village of around 3000 in a rural agricultural (mainly rice and cotton) area in Warangal District. It is a 1-hour drive from Warangal City and a 3.5 hour drive from Hyderabad . It is home to a wide range of castes and communities, including scheduled tribes and scheduled castes, and with farmers, toddy-tappers, shop-keepers, and craftsmen. Kalleda Rural School is housed in a beautiful old estate that Prof. Stone, the program director, has used as his headquarters for ethnographic research since 2000. Pai Junior College is new, with an opening date in June 2007.
Housing
Students will be housed at the school.
Student Life
Some transportation will be available to allow students to travel around the area, and at least one field trip will be organized. Students who wish to travel in India after the program will be put in touch with a Hyderabad travel agent who will provide travel packages.
On-Site Support
Washington University on-site faculty will participate in instruction and oversight of the program.
Application Process
You must submit a completed WU Village India Application.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program.
| Estimated Costs* | Summer |
$4,000 |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Ken Botnick Campus Box 1031 (314) 935-8402 kbotnick@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Mr. Steve Shriberg Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-9607 McMillan 138 sshriber@artsci.wustl.edu |