Globalization: the making -- and un-making -- of an Indian city

Language of Instruction

English

Minimum GPA

2.50

Term

Winter

 

Description

SARUP's India UWinteriM program welcomes students from architecture, global studies, art history, geography and urban studies majors.  This year shall include a focused study on the city of Chandigarh, leading to an urban design studio in close partnership with two local schools in Ahmedabad & Chandigarh.  Designed by the iconic architect Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is the quintessential city par excellence for urban designers.  It presents a unique tabula rasa based one man's vision, fed by the growing aspirations of a newly-forged democracy and political control.  Today, fifty years after its inception and eventual inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage List of Cultural Icons, Chandigarh remains an enigma in its successes and failures.  How does it connect to the past, present and future?  How "Indian" is its embedded Indian-ness?  What shall the city be in the decades to come?  These are among the plethora of questions the students shall encounter.

This trip to India shall also include visits to New Delhi, Agra.  All students will attend two pre-departure classes.  For SARUP students, work done in India will continue into a Spring 10 design studio (ARCH 645/855).

 

Credits

3 credits in Architecture (497) or Global Studies (297/497)

 

Dates

Exact dates still to be determined and are dependent on flight availability and cost. 

 

Eligibility

 

This program is open to all US college/university students.  Preference will be given to UWM students.

 

 

Estimated Cost: TBD

Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants can be used for this program!

• Program fees are based on a realistic estimate of participants which may change if a minimum number of participants is not achieved.
• Cost includes costsfor a UWM faculty member, academic costs, international airfare, in-country transportation, accommodation, most meals, and excursions.
• Cost does not include some meals, personal spending money or trip/travel insurance.
• Fee differentials apply for grad students and non-WI residents.

 

Undergraduate Research Grant

 

UWM undergraduate students on this program are eligible to apply for a $1000 grant sponsored by the Center for International Education and the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information available on the grant website. 

 

WI Study Abroad Grant

Based on eligibility, students may apply for a WI Study Abroad Grant.  The award amount is up to $1000.

 

 

Application

 

This program is open to all US college/university students. All applications must be received in the CIE study abroad office by October 15. 

 

 

Additional Information

 

 

Contact Information

For more information about this program, contact:

Faculty Leader

Manu Sobti

Assistant Professor of Architecture

sobti@uwm.edu

 

Rachel McGraw

Study Abroad Coordinator

rmcgraw@uwm.edu

414-229-5182

 

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