University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EXPLORE NEPAL & SRI LANKA
CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
Summer Seminar
July 22 – August 12, 2015
PROGRAM: This seminar is carefully designed to provide a valuable firsthand experience
of two South Asian non-western cultures with distinctive social, cultural, religious, and political
histories that have created unique tapestries of rich cultural landscapes. Participants of the
summer seminar to Nepal and Sri Lanka will visit and study several UNESCO World Heritage
Sites of art and architecture, as well as explore some contemporary architecture of the 21st
Century and everyday cultural and natural landscapes of both countries. The primary focus of
the seminar is to develop a deep understanding and an appreciation of the rich historical
backgrounds and their influences on shaping cultural landscapes in both Nepal and Sri Lanka.
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS:
The academic leader of the seminar is Dr. Nisha A. Fernando,
Professor of Interior Architecture at UW-Stevens Point. Professor Fernando has Bachelor and Master’s degrees of
Architecture from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a Ph.D. in Architecture from the UW-Milwaukee.
CREDITS:
Participants may receive three credits for IA 391/591 (Interior Architecture elective) or Three
credits for IA 310 (GDR: HU1 and NW; GEP: Art and GA; and/or Interior Architecture elective). Participants may
also receive credits for International Studies in the Asian concentration (please contact Professor Brian Hale,
Coordinator of International Studies & Assistant Professor of History). Independent Study may also be arranged.
The course can be audited at the same price; however, the priority of the seats will be given for registered students.
Graduate level credits are possible.
ELIGIBILITY:
The summer seminar is open to Interior Architecture majors, as well as to all other students
who are interested in studying two non Western South Asian cultures to fulfill the GDR requirements for NW and/or
HU1, to fulfill the GEP requirements for Art and/or GA, or to fulfill International Studies credits in the Asian
concentration.
COSTS:
Approximately $5990-$6490 per student for the entire three weeks (based on 17 participants). The
cost includes round trip airfare, room with breakfasts, dinners and lunches, ground transportation, entrance fees,
three credits UW-Stevens Point Wisconsin resident undergraduate tuition, tours, and lectures. Graduate level
credits are possible. $250 tuition surcharge for non residents; Minnesota residents may apply for reciprocity.
There is a $50 application fee. Contact UW-Stevens Point International Programs for a registration form. Financial
Aid students are usually eligible for more loan funds to help pay for the study tour.
Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refunds: The UW-Stevens Point International
Programs Office reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or alter the program. For information on cancellation,
withdrawal and refunds, see: http://www.uwsp.edu/studyAbroad/Pages/Refund-Policy.aspx
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Nisha A. Fernando, PhD
Room 314 CPS
Division of Interior Architecture , UW-Stevens Point
715-346-4074
Fax: 715-346-4040
Nisha.Fernando@uwsp.edu
UW-Stevens Point International Programs Office
Room 108 CCC, UW-Stevens Point
715-346-2717 Fax: 715-346-3591
intlprog@uwsp.edu
www.uwsp/edu/studyabroad