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Social Work in India Study Abroad Program – 2014
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An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
2014 Program Dates • June 27 to July 24 • Arrange for site seeing travel
before or after the dates • One long weekend Friday thru
Sunday (free to travel)
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Program Expectations • 10 Credit hours • Write a paper • Keep a journal • Do a mini field practicum
(area of interest)
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Program Expectations • Visit Indian family (extended
family – kinship relationship and family system)
• Visit agencies (learn about eastern culture, communities, society)
• Attend Lectures - Learn about social, economic, health and mental health policies and programs
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Program Location • South India • 2 sites: Chennai, Tamil
Nadu and Bangalore, Karnataka
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
India Map – Program Sites
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Office of International Affairs
India Program
Chennai Description • South-East part of India –
Tamilnadu State • Urban and rural regions • Hot weather in July - 80
degrees and above • Chennai is the fourth
most populous city in India. Located on the of the Bay of Bengal
Rippion Building
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Chennai Description • Chennai city had a population of
4.34 million (2001) • Diverse population, conservative –
most speak English or Tamil • Interesting sites – beaches, ancient
temples, shopping, cultural events and a lot of great places to eat and visit
Bharathanatiyam Dancer
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Chennai
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India Program
Transportation
Chennai Taxi Cab Chennai Bus
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Office of International Affairs
India Program
Chennai Program • July 22 to July 31
• Stay at the YWCA – modest accommodations – hot water, western toilets, air-conditioned rooms, shared rooms
City Center of Chennai
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Chennai Program • Classes taught by university
professors – English • Field visits (NGOs and
government organizations) • Historic site visit / temple
visits • Astrology – horoscope –
Vedic food Kapaleeswarar Temple
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Bangalore Map
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Office of International Affairs
India Program
Bangalore Description • Bangalore – southeast India -
Karnataka State • Cool and wet and dry – Augusts
onset of monsoon. 70 to 75 degrees
• Urban region – estimated population of 5.8 million in 2009, Bangalore is the third most populous city in India
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Bangalore Description • Cosmopolitan area –
speak English or Kanada
• Interesting sites – palaces, buildings, gardens, lakes, malls and food
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An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Bangalore Program • Stay in a dormitory
• modest accommodations • western toilets • air-conditioned rooms • shared rooms
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Bangalore Program • Focus on health care
system and mental health services including substance abuse rehabilitation and treatments methods, HIV-AIDS program, etc.
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
Bangalore Program • Class-room lectures (in English) • Field visits • Family visits • Field practicum • Attend special event
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Office of International Affairs
India Program
What to Expect? • First-hand experience: cultural sensitivity – being a
minority; interaction with professionals, families, friends • Renewed appreciation: self, family, country and
resources • Transfer of technology: interactions with professionals
in the field, mutual exchange of ideas on social programs, service delivery system and policies;
An Overview
Office of International Affairs
India Program
What to Expect? • Make new friends: the
cultural consultant; university students and agency staff
• Gain overall knowledge of the host country: social and cultural, political, economic - similarities and differences
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Office of International Affairs
Office of International Affairs • 100 Oxley Hall • 1712 Neil Avenue • oia.osu.edu • 6140-292-6101