Final Field Program - University of Virginia

CHE39 INDIAN COLLEGE LIFE: THE INSIDE SCOOP (0930-1600 Wednesday, 27 October) Maximum
30 (PRICE: TBA)
[FDP: WOOD]
Madras Christian College is one of Asia’s oldest colleges, with 5,000 students and a 365-acre campus that includes a
lake and the second largest scrub jungle in Asia. Travel to the campus and pair with local students for a tour of
university facilities, a visit to a local food market, lunch at any one of several restaurants catering to students, and a
formal reception and welcome by university officials. Most of your time will be spent with your student host and
not as part of a larger group, so you will be free to plan your own activities together. Students will meet their
chartered bus at 3:00 pm for transport back to the ship.
This activity provides an excellent opportunity for students to get a firsthand look at life on an Indian college campus
from a student’s perspective, and to experience authentic Southeast Indian cuisine. Students in Professor Wood’s
Food for Thought class to follow up discussions of Indian foods with a visit to a local food markets and restaurants
under the guidance of a local college student. Please note: OOPEX include money for lunch.
CHE40 GODDESSES: SCREENING & DISCUSSION WITH AN INDIAN DOCUMENTARY
FILMMAKER (1100-1330 Wednesday, 27 October, On Ship) Minimum /No Maximum (PRICE: TBA)
[FDP: MILLER]
Still singing Jai Ho and hit with Slumdog Millionaire fever? Tamsyn Dent of the Birds Eye View suggests you can
watch a deeper and more realistic portrayal of women in India by viewing Leena Manimekalai’s documentary,
“Goddesses.” Not only will we be screening the multi-award winning film, the acclaimed director will be joining us
for a discussion. After having worked as a television producer and trained under renowned filmmakers like
Bharatiraaja, Cheran and C. Jerrold, Leena has made more than 10 award-winning short films and feature
documentaries that have screened around the world. “Goddesses” was shot in and around Chennai in 2007 and tells
the inspirational, real life stories of the women of Tamil Nadu and all that they have been able to achieve in the face
of adversity. More information about the film can be found online at: http://www.goddessesthefilm.blogspot.com/.
This practicum will provide all participants not only with a behind-the-scenes look at documentary filmmaking, but
also with insight into the Indian film industry and how women fit within it.
CHE41 TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TBA, Wednesday, 27 October, On Ship) Minimum 13/No
Maximum (PRICE: $10)
[FDP: ANDRE]
During this FDP, meet representatives from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the largest software outsourcing
company in India with more than 10,000 software professionals. Established in 1968, TCS has grown to its current
position as the largest IT services firm in Asia based on its record of outstanding service, collaborative partnerships,
innovation, and corporate responsibility. TCS has a major development center in Chennai with numerous
interesting projects. TCS works with major U.S. corporations as well as with companies around the world. These
companies are using the tools of financial management to improve their operations and profitability through
outsourcing. TCS personnel will visit the ship and give an overview of Tata Group, which owns many businesses
including Jaguar, Range Rover, and the Taj Hotels. They will explain how the software development process is
coordinated, how the requirements are transmitted to TCS, and how completed software is sent back.
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