Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

University of Ottawa Overseas India Summer Course 2012: Focus on Jainism (CLOSED)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute and The University of Ottawa in affiliation with the University of Mumbai are pleased to announce the University of Ottawa Overseas India Summer Course 2012, with a focus on the religious and cultural tradition of Jainism. This unique programme will provide students from all over Canada an opportunity to participate in a cultural and educational immersion in India. In India, the programme will be based at the University of Mumbai with students residing on the UoM campus. Students will also spend several days in Varanasi, as well as visit the Ajanta-Ellora caves.

The tentative dates for the programme are: May 25-June 17
Students on the UoO-UoM programme are eligible to receive 3 credits (graduate or undergraduate credits, depending on their degree programmes) through the accrediting host institution, the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility:

Graduate Students with an interest in India Studies and advanced Undergraduate Students who have completed 3 years of undergraduate study, including some component of India Studies coursework (in Religious Studies, History, or Philosophy etc.) or have a particular academic interest in India Studies.

Application Requirements:

• A completed application form
• A statement of purpose outlining how this programme will benefit the student’s studies
• Two letters of reference

Application Deadline:

December 15, 2011

Selection:

Selection will be based on the merit of the student’s application and the relevance of their coursework and academic training to India Studies.

Cost:

The total cost of the programme is the cost of registration for the University of Ottawa 3-credit course (approx. $650) + $2500 for the India portion which includes application fees, airfare to and from India, health insurance, accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day, flights/trains/buses within India, course materials, field trip costs. Please note that the programme is offered at this cost due to the generous support of Jain philanthropic organizations and individuals.

Application Form:

India_Seminar_Application_(final).doc

Guidelines:

*Please note that this is a provisional course description.

Contact:

For more information, please contact Programme Director:
Anne Vallely, PhD Associate Professor
Department of Classics and Religious Studies
University of Ottawa
70 Laurier, Ottawa K1B 6N5
(613) 562-5800× 1168
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OR contact the Calgary office:

Shastri Calgary Office
Education Tower 1402
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Phone: (403) 220-7467
Fax: (403) 289-0100
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