International (Truro)

IAGR2004 Agri‑Food Systems in India

Applications now open for May 2025 offering!
Deadline January 13, 2025 by 11:59pm.

 

Course Information:

Through partnership with TNAU a group of students will get to visit Tamil Nadu, India, for a 2 week hands-on learning experience about Agri-Food Systems in India. Lodging, Transportation, and other services will be organized by Dal AC International and TNAU -    https://tnau.ac.in/.

When: Summer Term; ~May  2-16, 2025. Final Dates TBC.

Where: Tamul Nadu University (TNAU), India. See Sample Itinerary for more specific locations.

Instructor:  Samuel Asiedu, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture, Plant, Food, and Environmental Science / https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/plant-food-env/faculty-staff/our-faculty/samuel-asiedu.html

Credit Hours: 3 - Examines the agri-food and environmental issues of tropical and dryland farming in southern India (Tamil Nadu) Students must attend pre-departure travel sessions at the Agricultural Campus, submit a mini-research paper prior to departure, participate actively in the agri-food tours, and write a second paper after the trip. Travel costs, in addition to tuition, are associated with this study abroad course.

Format: Two-week study tour in India in April /May, plus 30 hours pre-departure, independent research and pre-departure orientation. Final paper submitted after conclusion of the study trip.

Important Dates for the Program (Note these are subject to change)

Application & payment deadlines TBA - stay tunded!

 

Sample Course Itinerary

(planning is still in progress, final itinerary TBA)

  • Visit to Tea Estate in Coonoor, Ooty.
  • Visit to Spice Research Station in Kallar.
  • Weekend Tour; with visits to Isha Yoga Center, Perur Temple, and shopping malls.
  • Livestock Field Visit / Livestock auction in Kangeyam.
  • Field Visit to poultry farms in Coimbatore.
  • Tour of Sugarcane Research Institute and Central Cotton Research Institute.

Student Cost (Estimated):

$4200 - $5000 CAD
Included:  airfare, accommodations, meals, local transportation.
Excluded: course & tuition fees, required vaccinations and physician consults, personal purchases (souvenirs, alcoholic beverages).

Funding Assistance

Information about funding assistance and payment schedule will be posted as information is confirmed. Watch for updates on our social media and website.

Study/Work International Fund (SWIF)
This course may be eligible to submit an application to the Study/Work International Fund (SWIF). SWIF was established by Dalhousie University as part of the Student Assistance Program, SWIF provides financial assistance to Dalhousie and King's students who want to take part in an international placement. There is a maximum award of $2,000 CAD per applicant. SWIF supports study, work, or practicum placements for which Dalhousie University will give a degree credit.

For more information on funding and eligiblity:
Contact Dalhousie AC International at intdalac@dal.ca or visit Dalhousie's International Learning Experiences Funding page for further details and eligibility information on SWIF and other funding opportunities.