Study Abroad: Development and Community in Bangladesh

Development and Community in Bangladesh

Location: Bangladesh: Dhaka

Term: Winter

Dates: January 2-29 (dates subject to change)

Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs

2233 University Avenue West, Suite 210 St. Paul, MN 55114-1629 United States

Description

Grounded in an introduction to the culture of Bangladesh, this program helps students better understand both the aspirations and tensions of the development process through theoretical inquiry and structured experiential learning. Students compare and contrast the understanding of "development" and social change used by the materially poor with the development discourses of experts and urban elites.

* What goals for development does Bangladesh hold for itself and feel are most important?
* What is the role of community in determining the development process?
* How can visiting students make a contribution and bring relevancy back home to local communities?

Highlights

After time in the capital, Dhaka, students venture into villages to explore a research topic of interest to them; previous years topics include politics, healthcare, education, micro-credit, agriculture, and the environment. With the help of peer-age translators from our partner institution, Independent University Bangladesh, research teams engage in first-hand conversations with Bangladeshis and learn about the interconnectivity of issues in this complex country.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Please consult HECUA website for up-to-date pricing

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Dhaka, airport transfers, ground transportation, planned group excursions, lodging, all breakfasts, most lunches and dinners and reading materials.

Additional expenses to the student will include the home school's J-term fee (varies per school), passport, visa, travel insurance, and personal expenses (sundries, tips, gifts, and free time entertainment/meals/transportation).

Credit Available

Participants Travel to Bangladesh

in Groups

Application Process Involves

Online Application plus Application Assessment
Letters of Reference
Essay
Transcript

Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs's Mission Statement

HECUA is an organization of 18 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice. Together we shape academically rigorous, study-abroad and off-campus study programs that address the most pressing issues in our neighborhoods, nations and world. This unique educational collaboration engages students, faculty and practitioners in learning that generates knowledge and tools for social transformation and community building. At HECUA we learn by seeing, reflecting and acting with others. HECUA specializes in integrating theory and practice, bringing together key disciplines that equip students to be active citizens and leaders - locally and globally.