Ancient and tradition-sensitive as India's places and people are, diversity further marks the present. Through varied formats, John and Dorothy Yoder Nyce will lead this course and highlight two major realities (religions and economics), three specialties (regional politics, higher education, and distinct arts), and personalities central to the subcontinent's richness.

From stereotypes like oxcarts to mobile phones, from geography to social structures, India exposure-on location or through friendships-prompts the desire to be informed of new trends.

A curry meal will complement the final session which begins an hour early at 1 p.m., and with a $4 supplies fee payable with the registration fee.

Classes are May 22, 24, 29 and 31 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm first three classes and 1:00 pm on May 31, at the Music Center, Room 110. There is a $40 course fee (plus $4 supplies fee).