Travel Study

Sudharsan IyengarMay 2007CS-210

Computers in Global SocietyVisit Bangalore, India

A Center of Globalization

CS-210

• Computers in Global Society• 3 Semester Credits• University Studies

– Unity and Diversity– Science and Social Policy

• To Understand and Appreciate Computer Technology And Its Effects in a Changing Global Society.

Travel Study

• This Travel Study Course aims to expose the students to the events and changes occurring in South Asia – particularly Bangalore and its surrounding areas in India.

• The effect of technology that is transforming the world and bringing about globalizations is an integral part of the current economic, social, and political landscape.

• Students will have an opportunity to directly experience the geographical, cultural, political, social, economic, educational, and historical issues in this rapidly growing important part of the world.

• We will visit small-scale software companies as well as large multinational companies that are the center of outsourcing.

• We will also visit a high-school, a polytechnic school, and multiple institutions of higher education.

• We will visit non-governmental charitable institutions. • We will also visit places of cultural and historical significance.

Events

• Brochure

• Educational Centers– IISc.– PESIT– Univ. of Mysore– High School– PolyTechnic

Events• MNC

– L & T– InfoSys

• Software Companies– ExcelIndia– TCGIVEGA

• Social Institutions– SVYM– Charitable Hospitals– RIM

COST

• Airfare

• Local Accommodation, Food, and Travel

• Insurance

• Tuition

• Passport/Visa

• Other

• $ 4000 - $ 4500.

Dates

• Tentative• Enrolment minimum – 20 students• Information Sessions – March/April• Pre-departure Course Meeting – 5/9• Outward Travel – 5/10• Return – 5/25• Post Travel Course Meeting – Online –

5/28

Itinerary• Tentative

• Arrive at Bangalore, 5/12.

• Visits in Bangalore, 5/14 – 5/18

• Travel to Mysore, 5/19

• Visits in Mysore, 5/20 – 5/24

Academics

• Reading Assignments– Text– Local Newspapers/Magazines– Institute Information

• Reports (4) – pre and post

• Pre- and post- visit discussions

• Journal

Points to Consider• Passport and Visa• Tedious Travel• Weather !!!!• Language Differences• Cultural Differences• Political Issues and Differences• Social Habits and Practices• Internet and power differences• Economic issues