HECUA: Development and Community
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
 

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Program Terms • Winter Intersession Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Asian Studies • Development Studies • Geography • Political Science/Politics • Religious Studies		Quick Look • Location: Dhaka - Bangladesh • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Learn about the intentions of development agencies and the aspirations of poor Bangladeshis. Through lectures, discussions, and group field study, you will explore the policies, practices and ideologies of socioeconomic development in rural and urban Bangladesh. While in Dhaka you will meet with leaders of government and development agencies. You also will have a chance to learn about the moderate practice of Islam. Leaving Dhaka, you will spend two weeks in the rural Bogra district (100km east). Lectures and readings are in English, and interpreters help translate Bangla in the field. Instruction in basic Bangla phrases is offered on the program. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  This January Interim is one course which is the equivalent of 4 semester hours. Eligibility Completion of first year of college, minimum GPA of 2.0, open to all majors. There is no language requirement. Housing/Accommodation • Hostel Program Costs $4,800 Costs Include:  Round-trip airfare Twin Cities – Dhaka, airport transfers, ground transportation to field sites, planned group excursions, lodging, all breakfasts, some lunches and dinners, health insurance and administrative costs. Financial Aid Yes. HECUA scholarships available. Grants and other scholarships from home institutions can possibly transfer. Dates January Deadlines Application deadline, October 1st Contact HECUA 2233 University Ave. W. Suite 210 St. Paul, MN 55114 USA Tel: 651-646-8831, 1-800-554-1089 Fax: 651-659-9421 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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