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SIT India: National Identity & the Arts

» General Information

Location:

Delhi, India (population: 13.8 million)

Description:

This program studies the visual and performing arts of India—its architecture, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, film, dance, music, and drama—in historic and contemporary contexts. Students are challenged to consider the relationship between religion, art, and identity. Intensive Hindi language instruction, interdisciplinary lectures, and an independent research project complete the study of art history as a window through which to view this complex nation.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters)

Sponsor:

School for International Training (SIT)

Website:

India: National Identity & the Arts

Language Requirements

None, but students will enroll in an intensive Hindi course as part of the program.

Northwestern Requirements

Since this program includes a required Independent Study Project, be sure to read the information about Independent Study and Research Projects Abroad.

Academic Specialties

Along with an intensive Hindi language course, students will enroll in an interdisciplinary course conducted in English, as well as a course that prepares students for their Independent Study Project. Coursework focuses on the visual and performing arts of India in historic and contemporary contexts, as well as the relationship between religion, art, and identity.

Course Type

Field-based, experiential learning in program courses, with an independent study component.

Additional Information

• There is frequent, arts-related lecture series as part of the program.
• Along with the independent study portion, students will also participate in educational excursions outside of Delhi.
• A short, smaller group workshop excursion is also offered, and students select a topic of study.

Housing

Home stays (4 weeks), hostels, private homes or small hotels during the Independent Study Project (4 weeks).

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $14,252
• Room & Board:  $3,300
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $2,200
• Books & Supplies:  $100
• Personal Expenses:  $1,000
• HTH:  $134
• Visa:  $110
• Total Estimated Costs:  $23,451

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

15-35 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
2. SIT program application.

Note: This program fills very quickly. We recommend that you submit your SIT program application at the same time, or before, your Northwestern Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.