Study Tour in Spring Break 2014
The study tour is an integral part of BA370 Seminar on Economic and Social Development in a Developing Country, a 2-credit course offered in the spring. The course analyzes the economic and social issues facing developing countries, particularly poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment, and explores the role of microfinance and social business in addressing those issues. Classes meet once a week, on Mondays at 12:30-1:45pm. The course is open to all majors and years.
During the study tour, we will visit the Yunus Centre and Grameen Bank, and learn about how these organizations promote entrepreneurship and mitigate poverty through the principles of microfinance and social business. There will be also some time for sightseeing and shopping in Dhaka.
Travel dates
Depart from New York/Washington DC: Feb 28, 2014
Return to New York/Washington DC: Mar 8, 2014
Cost of study tour
The program fee is $2,000. The fee covers round-trip airfare from New York to Dhaka, hotel accommodations, some meals, and ground transportation in Dhaka. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to guarantee a place. The balance ($1,800) is due by Jan 31, 2014. Payments can be made at etowncollegeonline.com/bangladesh.
For more information, contact Dr. Sanjay Paul or Dr. Kristen Waughen.
ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE AND YUNUS CENTRE
Elizabethtown College has had a productive and growing association with Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the Yunus Centre.
In April 2012, Dr. Yunus delivered the College’s Ware Lecture on Peacemaking (for the general public) and the Carper Lecture on Ethics, Business and Society (for a largely business audience).
In November 2012, the College hosted Ms. Holly Mosher, who gave a guest lecture in an economic development class, followed by a discussion of her movie Bonsai People at a public forum.
In April 2013, the College hosted officers of the Yunus Centre at an event involving Dr. Carl Strikwerda, president of Elizabethtown College. The Yunus Centre officers also led a social business workshop for Elizabethtown College students during their visit.