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 –U–Unity and Diversity –S–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 –I–IISc. –P–PESIT –U–Univ. of Mysore –H–High School –P–PolyTechnic

5. Events MNC –L–L & T –I–InfoSys Software Companies –E–ExcelIndia –T–TCGIVEGA Social Institutions –S–SVYM –C–Charitable Hospitals –R–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 –T–Text –L–Local Newspapers/Magazines –I–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