Faculty Development Seminar at the
University of
Hyderabad, India
3-16 August 2008
Co-sponsored by South Dakota State University
and the
University of Hyderabad
Location
The University of Hyderabad is located just outside Hyderabad, a
city of 5 million, India’s fifth largest. Hyderabad is the
capital of the modern state of Andhra Pradesh, and was, until
1948, the capital of the old princely state of Hyderabad,
India’s largest just prior to Independence.
The University
Situated on 2,300 acres of
land, with many trees and rolling hills, the University of
Hyderabad (http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/) is one of India’s most attractive and best-equipped
campuses. Comprising eight schools, UofH has approximately
2,000 students, all at the graduate level (Master’s and PhD).
One of India’s most prestigious universities, UofH is also one
of India’s youngest, founded in 1974. All instruction is in
English. Most students at UofH are from India, but the
university has a growing international student population.
The Study
India Program (SIP), which coordinates short-term programs for
international students at the UofH, will be primarily
responsible for organizing the Faculty Seminar on India.
For more information on the Study India Program, visit
http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/sip/sipfi/1.htm.
Seminar Program
Established in 2000, the Faculty Seminar on India focuses on
broad topics in Indian history, culture, economy, politics,
higher education, religions, and language. It is designed to
give participants a serious academic grounding in India’s past
and present, as well as its possibilities for the future. What
makes this seminar unique is that the participants themselves
help determine some of the lecture topics, based on their own
individual interests and backgrounds. As a result, part of each
year’s seminar varies, based on the mix of participants.
Seminar members will attend morning lectures given by
specialists from both the University of Hyderabad and other
nearby universities and educational institutions. Afternoons
are reserved for interactions between US faculty and their
Indian counterparts, as well as for site visits to important
places within Hyderabad. Two or three cultural programs will be
held during some evenings. One weekend trip within Andhra
Pradesh will also be scheduled as part of the seminar. In
addition, optional yoga classes are available each morning.
Seminar Program Leadership
Coordinating the seminar from the US is Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, Director
of International Affairs and associate professor of history at
SDSU. A specialist in the history of India/South Asia, he has
conducted research, lived and traveled in India eight times
since his first visit in 1992. He is the author of An Atlas
and Survey of South Asian History. His current research is
on the history of fortifications in India.
Program leadership at the
University of Hyderabad includes
Prof. Prakash C. Sarangi,
PhD (Rochester), Director, SIP and Professor of Political
Science; Dr. Aparna Rayaprol, PhD (Pittsburgh), Coordinator, SIP
and Reader in Sociology; Prof. Y. A. Sudhakar Reddy, PhD (IIT),
Coordinator, Faculty Seminar and Professor of Folk Culture
Studies.
Accommodations & Meals
The Seminar includes lodging and all meals on campus at the
university’s visiting scholar’s residence. Meals are primarily
Indian and vegetarian. Bottled hygienic water will be provided
at all times. The city of Hyderabad also has many fine
restaurants for those seeking some variety, including a number
of excellent restaurants within international-class five-star
hotels.
Eligibility & Application
Any full-time university or college employee holding faculty
rank in any discipline is eligible to apply.
pplications are available through
the SDSU Office of International Affairs, at the address below.
Faculty members participating in this program must be willing to
show how they would incorporate material about India into the
courses they regularly teach, or demonstrate how the experience
would benefit and have an impact on their everyday work in
helping to internationalize their own campuses.
Cost
The cost of the Faculty
Development Seminar on India is $2,150. The seminar fee covers
all lectures, meals, and lodging on campus for the two-week
seminar, as well as local site visits as part of the seminar.
While on campus, participants also have free access to
yoga classes, and all university facilities, such as the
library, computer center, sports and primary health center.
The
seminar fee does not include international airfare, incidentals,
tips, additional touring, cost of passport or visa fees, or
personal expenses. Optional touring can be arranged at
additional cost through a highly reputable travel agent in New
Delhi (please contact Dr. Schmidt for details).
Contact Information
In the US:
Dr. Karl J. Schmidt,
Director of International Affairs
South Dakota State
University
ADM 315, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007-2098
Tel: 605.688.4706
Fax: 605.688.6540
E-mail:
Karl.Schmidt@sdstate.edu
Web:
http://international.sdstate.edu
In India:
Prof. Prakash C. Sarangi,
Director
Study India Program
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, AP 500046
Tel: 91.40.23011773
E-mail:
pcsss@uohyd.ernet.in
