Download 2016%20Summer - UNC Global Studies

Himalayan Anthropology Field Expedition
July 10-July 30, 2016
Trip description: Himalayan Health Exchange (HHE) is organizing its 13th annual, anthropological field
expedition to India in the summer of 2016. Through independent study/fieldwork in the Inner and
Greater Himalayan region of North India, HHE will offer students a practical approach to the study of
India and the Himalayan culture in a socio-cultural, medical and religious context. During their journey,
team members will attend a 7-day, public health awareness camp and have the opportunity to investigate
local history, religious beliefs and practices, modern human adaptations, regional effects of globalization
and monastic life. In addition, through trekking and camping in remote areas, they will participate in the
interconnectedness of the magnificent natural environment with a daily local existence. This first-hand
experience will be accompanied by daily academic lectures and research assistance.
Lecture topics will include: Cultural, Medical, Economic, Biological and Visual Anthropology,
Religion & Philosophy, Cross-cultural healing, Ayurveda, Public Health, Buddhism, Hinduism, Indian
and Tibetan history, High Altitude Adaptation, Epidemiological transition, Dental anthropology,
Anthropology of the body, Psychology, Art/Fine Arts, Geography, Social Work, Sociology, Yoga and
Meditation
Note: This is a moderately high-altitude expedition in rugged Trans Himalayan regions. Field camp
elevations range between 6,000-8,000 feet, with a higher pass crossing of 10,000 feet. As a participant,
you must be in excellent physical shape and health and be willing to work in improvised field sites.
Locations & destination points: New Delhi, Kais, Kullu, Bir, Dharamsala and McLeodganj located in
the Western Himalayas, India.
Expedition fee: All-inclusive land cost fee is US $3,080. International airfare and school course credit
fee not included.
Application deadline: January 15, 2016: **Please be advised that space is limited
Program Coordinators:
Professor Paul Donnelly, Ph.D in Buddhist Studies & Professor of Religious Studies at Northern
Arizona University
Professor Hilarie Kelly, Ph.D. Anthropology Department, University of LaVerne
Ravi Singh, Founder/Director, Himalayan Health Exchange
For details:
Himalayan Health Exchange
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.himalayanhealth.com
phone: 404-929-9399
School credit available through:
Northern Arizona University