13^th Summer Program in Punjab Studies, Chandigarh, India

July 5-August 15, 2009

The program will provide six weeks of instruction in Punjab Studies. The work includes the learning of Punjabi (60 hours), and history and culture of the region (90 hours). The goal of the program is to impart substantial academic information about the history and culture of the region and provide an environment for discussion and exploration.

It is structured around a daily schedule of lectures and activities lasting six to eight hours (Monday through Friday). The weekends are used for extensive travel in the region. Participants are expected to attend all activities. The teaching of Punjabi is offered at two levels. Elementary Punjabi is intended for those who have had no prior exposure to the language, and Advanced Punjabi includes literary readings partly modified every year to accommodate the participants' areas of interests. For those on FLAS, 60 hours of language coaching can be arranged at the additional cost of $15 per hour.

The program is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. Special requests from independent scholars are also considered; they are welcome to use the infra-structure of the program and make use of its activities while pursuing their own research projects.

The expense for each participant is $2,750, which includes instruction, room and board shared with another person, and travel within the Punjab. (If a participant needs a single room, that can be arranged for an extra fee of $400). Meals on the weekends are the responsibility of the participants. Limited financial assistance is available for those in need..

Please send the application along with a fee of $100 to the address below. The applications will be considered as they come and the selection process completed by February 27, 2009.