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VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF INDIAN STUDIES

VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF INDIAN STUDIES. Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Founder, SVYM. VIIS was born out of the growing internal conviction that : India has as much to offer to the world as it has to gain from it .

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VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF INDIAN STUDIES

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  1. VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF INDIAN STUDIES Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Founder, SVYM

  2. VIIS was born out of the growing internal conviction that : • India has as much to offer to the world as it has to gain from it . • The rich cultural heritage and values should serve as an ideal foundation to build a vibrant future.

  3. Vision “ To Introduce India and Indianess to the World ” VIIS

  4. Programs Semester Program Four areas of focus: • Culture & Civilization • Gender in Indian Society • Sustainable Development • Environment and Health in Modern India Electives: Fine Arts and Languages – Sanskrit, Kannada or Hindi Duration: 4 Months

  5. Programs Short Term Courses • Customized courses as per the requirement of the Universities. Duration: 2 Weeks - 2 Months. Health Programs • Medical Elective Programs Duration: 4 Weeks • Global Health Program Duration: 2 Weeks

  6. Additional Features • Cultural tour • Language Study • Intensive Learning of performing Arts and Fine Arts • Term and Research papers of high academic value • Internship with respectable NGO’s / Government. SVYM provides range of opportunities to the interns in the areas of Health, Education and Development.

  7. Course I - Culture & Civilization The course comprises of 5 units: • Placing India in Space and Time • Introduction to Indian Philosophical Foundations • Indian History • Archaeology and Art • Indian Society and Family and Modern India Cultural Excursions & Events add value to the classroom teachings.

  8. Course II - Gender in Indian Society The course attempts to introduce: • Myriad ways by which gender exercises its influence on Indian society. • Creation of gender identities and gender barriers. • Emergence of movements, which identified and protested gender hierarchies

  9. Course III-Sustainable Development The objective of this course is: • To introduce students to the development of India. • To critically examine the current discourses on the domestic, sociological, economic political and ecological / environmental effects of the current model of development.

  10. Course IV Environment and Health in Modern India The main objective of the course is: • To introduce students to India’s Environmental and Health traditions as well as to its major contemporary scenarios. • To provide an overview of the Traditional Health Care (like Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani) and Modern Health Care Systems in India. • Holistic approaches to health care and environmental conservation.

  11. Opportunities Beyond the Course Curriculum Classical Dance Bharatanatyam Yoga and Meditation Classical Music - Carnatic Instrumental Vocal Indian cooking

  12. Evaluation Pattern for Semester Program The evaluation is done based on the: • Papers written • Attendance • Participation in the classroom activities.

  13. Universities we have Collaborated with.. In the United States: • University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. • University of Calpoly, Pomona, California • University of Iowa, Iowa city • University of Delaware, Newark.

  14. Universities we have Collaborated with.. • Wellesley College, Massachusetts • Cornell University, Ithaca, New York • Wartburg College, Waverly- Iowa • Lady of the Lake College-Louisiana • University of Northern Iowa, Cedar falls • University of Minnesota, Minneapolis • University of South Florida, Tampa

  15. Universities we have Collaborated with.. In Canada: • University of Guelph, Ontario • University of Mt. Allison, NB. • Concordia University, Montreal • Windsor University, Ontario

  16. Universities we have Collaborated with.. In UK : • Cardiff University, Wales, UK • Newcastle University, England Other Partners: In Australia: Terra Rosa Cultural Resource Management, WA In India: American Institute of Indian Studies, New Delhi

  17. Partnerships in the Pipeline • University of South Carolina, Columbia • University of Princeton, New Jersey • Allegheny College, Meadville, PA • Le Moyne College, Syracuse.

  18. Strengths of VIIS • Location • Good network with reputed NGO’s. • A Blend of Academicians and Practitioners. • Committed to deliver quality. • Responsive to the Student’s Feedback • Experienced in offering customized programs. • Exploring the options of home stays.

  19. Academic Campus Sanskriti Sadhana

  20. Training Facilities Library –Updated Material for the course requirements. Wi-Fi Internet access Class rooms Spacious, ventilated and Air-conditioned Furnished with multimedia and other facilities

  21. Residence

  22. Residential Facilities Air-conditionedSuite For visiting senior faculty Twin Sharing rooms -AC and Non AC -Twin sharing basis -Attached Western toilet-bath -Cupboard space -Separate work tables Kitchen and Dining Areas

  23. Contact Details Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Founder, SVYM drrbalu@gmail.com +91 9448079611 Mrs. Sindhu Suresh, Director, VIIS sindhu@svym.org.in +91 9686666348

  24. References • Prof. Paul Greenough Prof. of History & Community & Behavioral Health, University of Iowa paul-greenough@uiowa.edu • Prof. Fredrick Smith Prof. Department of Asian & Slavic Languages & Literature, University of Iowa frederick-smith@uiowa.edu • Prof. Joseph E. Grasso Associate Dean for Finance, Administration, & Corporate Relations, Cornell University jeg68@cornell.edu

  25. References • Prof. Donna Ramil Associate Director of International Program in ILR, Cornell University dmr47@cornell.edu • Rev. John Perkins University Chaplain, Adjunct Prof. of Religion Studies, Mt. Allison University, Canada jperkin@mta.ca

  26. Questions???

  27. Thank You

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