Contemporary India: Development, Environment, Public Health
Language Requirements
No prerequisites, but Northwestern requires students to enroll in a Hindi language course as part of the program.Northwestern Requirements
This program includes an Internship or Directed Research. For more information about how such coursework is eligible for credit transfer to Northwestern, be sure to read the information about Independent Study and Research Projects Abroad.Program Requirements
All students enroll in 5 courses, for a total of 15 semester credits.
The Alliance requires that all participants enroll in the following courses:
- Contemporary India
- Internship, Directed Research or Documentary Film
- Beginning Hindi
- Intermediate Hindi
Students are required to choose two additional courses from the program's elective offerings, one of which must relate to the internship, directed research or documentary film project:
- Environmental Issues
- Public Health
- Social Justice
- Issues in Political Economy and Development
- Nation, Caste, and Gender through Film
Academic Specialties
The program is designed for students from a wide variety of majors and academic interests, with a curriculum that spans development studies, business, economics, public health, environmental studies, international affairs, political science, film and media studies, anthropology, history, and women's studies.Course Type
- All courses are taught by prominent university professors and area experts from local NGOs, think tanks, and research institutes. Other than the Hindi language course, all are conducted in English.
- Elective courses are open to qualified Indian students to emphasize integration.
- The internship, directed research or documentary film component is required for all participants.
Additional Information
In addition to regular courses, the program offers students the option of taking co-curricular, non-credit expressive culture classes in yoga, Kathak dance or Bharatnatyam, classical vocals, a musical instrument, or other cultural activity.Housing
The program will accommodate students within a range of housing options based upon stated preferences, fit, and availability. Options include shared apartments with Indian roommates, semi-autonomous lodging arrangements with host families, a hybrid situation where apartments shared with Indian roommates are attached to a host family home, and embedded homestays.Program Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $13,440
- Room & Board: $2,450
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $2,300
- Books & Supplies: $20
- Personal Expenses: $500
- Visa: $130
- Total Estimated Costs: $21,195
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
20-30 students per semesterApplication Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- The Alliance for Global Education program application.
