Ever wanted to see if you could make a difference? Now you can, all while earning credit toward your degree! Join KPU's Community and Health Studies Field School and broaden your global perspective by experiencing the Panjabi culture and language first hand with your fellow classmates. On this field school you will have the opportunity to co-learn with Indian students and implement projects to improve Global Health.
Enjoy many famous attractions such as: the Golden Temple (yes it is 24 Karat gold), Anandpur Sahib, Chandigarh (a designed city) and Haveli. Co-learn with Indian students and implement projects to improve the social determinants of health.
Destination:
Banga, Panjab, India
Info Sessions:
Monday, December 2nd from 12-1pm, Surrey campus, Cedar building 1140
Monday, January 20th from 12-1pm, Surrey campus, Cedar building 1140
Monday, January 27th from 12 - 1pm, Richmond campus, Room 2725
Faculty Leaders:
Balbir Gurm
Schedule:
| Classes at KPU | June 16 to July 4 |
| Departure for India | July 21 |
| Return to Vancouver | August 15 |
* Students may return to KPU for one week of classes and debriefing.
Cost
The program fee is $1200 and includes accommodation, in-country transportation, field trips, and all meals. Flight, personal expenses, extra meals and tuition and fees are not included.
Classes Offered
Students will earn one 5 credit Field School credit course (CAHS 3111 CR-5) as well as a 3 credit Global Theory (CAHS 3110 CR-3) course focusing on the determinants of health in Canada and abroad and a community placement in India.
Pre-requisites
Students from all disciplines are welcome. Completion of 60 undergraduate credits or permission of the instructor is required to register in this field school.
Contact Information
Balbir Gurm
Balbir.Gurm@kpu.ca
604.599.2267
Denise Sturlini
internationalprograms@kpu.ca
604.599.2747
Application Deadline
February 14, 2014
How to Apply
Application period has closed for 2014.
