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Kathmandu
The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is a bustling city of close to one million people. Its medieval streets dotted with both Hindu and Buddhist temples are offset by lively bazaars filled with people from all over the country, exemplifying Nepal’s rich ethnic and religious diversity.
Pitzer College’s Program in Nepal, founded in 1974, provides a unique opportunity for an in-depth and significant cross-cultural learning experience and is particularly recommended for students in anthropology and Asian Studies. Regular features of the program include the intensive Nepali language study, a homestay program placing students in close contact with Nepalese daily life, and a trek and village homestay in the Himalayas.
Dates: Fall semester: early August to mid-December. Spring semester: early February to mid-June.
Fields of Study: Anthropology, development studies, environmental studies, Nepali language and culture, religion.
Eligibility: Students must take Pitzer College’s Anthropology 16: “Intro to Nepal.”
If a student cannot take this course due to a scheduling
conflict, please see Mike Donahue in the Pitzer study
abroad office. Pitzer College requires a 7.5 GPA and an interview with a Pitzer College External Studies adviser. Students must submit a copy a
passport valid for six months beyond the end date of the proposed semester
abroad at the time of application.
Number of Students: Up to 12. Two groups of up to 14.
Academic Program: A major part of the program consists of conversational Nepali instruction (200 hours) taught with minimal English translation (2.0 Pomona course credits). The grade in the language course is based on a student’s ability to communicate orally and in writing. All students also take Nepalese Area Studies, a class which covers a variety of topics, including family structures, the caste system, environmental studies, development studies, health, and religion. The course consists of seminars, lectures, field trips, walking treks, and family stays. Students also keep a journal and complete a field book consisting of weekly writing assignments (1.0 Pomona course credit).
In addition to these two required courses, students work on an Independent Study Project, which is evaluated by a Claremont Colleges faculty member. It is due for grading in Claremont no later than four weeks following the semester in Nepal (1.0 Pomona course credit).
Living Arrangements: Students live and eat with Nepalese families in villages near Kathmandu and in the Himalayas.
Faculty Liaison: Zhiru Ng
Internet Link:
http://www.pitzer.edu/academics/ilcenter/study_abroad/pitzer_programs/nepal.asp
Weather and Time in Kathmandu
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