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Fall 2013 Program Calendar

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Off-campus study is an opportunity open to sophomore, junior and senior students with appropriate academic preparation, motivation, and interest in the relevant area.  Students in all major fields may participate in off-campus programs:  some programs have distinctive curricular strengths, but all are designed to enable students with a variety of interests to benefit from the experience of living and studying in a different cultural setting.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Thailand Program please feel free to contact Dr. Traci Fordham-Hernandez who serves as the on-campus, program faculty coordinator.   

 

Program Costs

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Students participating in the Thailand program pay regular St. Lawrence University comprehensive fees. The comprehensive fee covers tuition, room and board, and program-integrated field components.

If you receive financial aid, your normal financial aid is applied. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you would like information about additional loans for extra costs associated with studying on this program.

The fee does not cover:

Eligibility

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Study on the Thailand program is an opportunity open to sophomore, junior and senior students with appropriate academic preparation, motivation, and interest for study on this program.

Application

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Please note that we have moved to an online application. You can access the application by following the link on the top left called "Apply Now". 

If you have questions about the application process or about the program, please contact us.

 

 

Buddhism

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This course will introduce students to the Buddhist religious tradition with major emphasis on Theravada Buddhism. Particular attention is given to the practice of Buddhism in Thailand, with some references to other SE Asian countries as well. The course includes field trips to selected Buddhist temples and monasteries within Thailand.

Introduction to Hinduism

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Students are introduced to the Hindu religious tradition as found on the Indian sub-continent. The course takes an historical approach to investigate the emergence of Hindu spirituality since its beginnings to the present time. Since the Indian culture exerted immense influence on the cultures of SE Asia, Hindu values are also present in the traditions of Thailand. The course is roughly divided into three periods: ancient, medieval and modern.

Globalization and the Greater Mekong Sub-Region

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Globalization is international integration. But not all countries and all people benefit equally from globalization. There are winners and losers. The dynamics between diversity and globalization and its relevance in different regions of world will be examined. The international business and globalization will also be examined, including the ways in which international businesses differ from domestic businesses and how international business growth has accelerated.

Contemporary Burma/Myanmar

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This course is designed for students who would like to learn about political, economic and social development in Burma/Myanmar. The goal is to introduce the students to Burma/Myanmar's quest for democracy, its ethnic politics, civil society, economy, health, education and foreign relations. By the end of the course, students will be able to answer why the country's name is so contested, why Burma has been under military rule for so many years, and why such a resource-rich country has become so poor.
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