Services for International Scholars, Educators, Researchers & Students in South India
The CM Centre (short for the Chella Meenakshi Centre for Educational research and Services) provides a range of educational services, from Tamil language tutorials to research assistance, facilitation and academic counsel in Madurai. The centre also carries out its own research projects, mainly in the field of folklore, religious, pedagogical, ethnographic and (cross) cultural studies. A few other areas of interest are public health, indigenous medicine, sustainable development, institutional structures, corporate social responsibility and other disciplines in humanities.
Facilities
Computer and Printers
Internet Facilities
Telephone
Fax
Audio Visual Equipment
Library
Office space
Meeting space
Classroom space
For International Undergraduate Students
Classes and tutorials in Research Methodology, Ethnography, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Art, Archeology, and Environmental Studies
Language instruction in Tamil and other Indian Languages
Directed study on selected topics.
Instruction in Carnatic music voice, and instruments.
Instruction in Bharatha Natyam and other South Indian Classical performing arts.
Training in indigenous performing arts, and crafts
Internship with local Non-Governmental Organizations
For Junior and Senior Research Scholars and Graduate Students
Trained translators and field assistants
Transcription of field recordings and interviews
Introduction to local specialists and scholars.
Access to local libraries, collections, and archives
General Support Services
Travel Arrangements - Information, hotel and ticket reservations, travel guidance
Government formality assistance
Housing arrangements - Short term, long term
Boarding arrangements - Short term, long term
Health care arrangements
Incoming and outgoing Mail and Fax Services
Special - Service arrangements - Repairs, Maintenance.
