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Travel Study. Sudharsan Iyengar May 2007 CS-210 Computers in Global Society Visit Bangalore, India A Center of Globalization. CS-210. Computers in Global Society 3 Semester Credits University Studies Unity and Diversity Science and Social Policy

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Travel Study

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  1. Travel Study Sudharsan Iyengar May 2007 CS-210 Computers in Global Society Visit Bangalore, India A Center of Globalization

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Events • Brochure • Educational Centers • IISc. • PESIT • Univ. of Mysore • High School • PolyTechnic

  5. Events • MNC • L & T • InfoSys • Software Companies • ExcelIndia • TCGIVEGA • Social Institutions • SVYM • Charitable Hospitals • RIM

  6. COST • Airfare • Local Accommodation, Food, and Travel • Insurance • Tuition • Passport/Visa • Other • $ 4000 - $ 4500.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Academics • Reading Assignments • Text • Local Newspapers/Magazines • Institute Information • Reports (4) – pre and post • Pre- and post- visit discussions • Journal

  10. 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

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