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Indian society and culture
The India is the second most populous country in the world, the most populous democracy in the world and one of the most dynamic economies. How do we understand the India with its multiplicity of cultures, ethnic groups, languages and religions? This course explores this diversity which forms the core of Indian society and culture. The course engages with eternal debates in classic and contemporary anthropology on caste, untouchability, gender, poverty, conflicts, development, religious nationalism, the India relations with its neighbours.
Research
INLANSO has requisite infrastructure for facilitating scholars and research students in pursuit of their project work largely in the field of humanities and social sciences. Our centre welcomes and facilitates visiting scholars on regular basis. It had amongst its visitors Prof Hoshang Merchant, a renowned Indian English writer, Prof Aake Sander of Gothenburg University (Sweden), Prof Claus Peter Zoeller of University of Oslo (Norway), Dr Sebastian Schwecke of Goettingen University (Germany) and Prof Chiharu Takenaka of Rikkyo University (Japan) to name a few of the most recent visitors.
Indian Languages
INLANSO facilitates short and long-term courses for students who wish to improve their oral language proficiency, deeper their knowledge of grammar as well as get acquainted with different aspects of Indian society and culture. There are usually 20 hours of indoor and outdoor classes per week. The unique concept of INLANSO is to combine the classroom knowledge with outdoor practice. INLANSO pays special attention to Varanasi’s multi-religious, multicultural and multi-ethnic anatomy.
What else we provide?
Accommodation services
Home Stays
Home Cooked Food – By staying at a homestay, you’ll be able to taste authentic Indian home cooked food, made to order.
Educational tours in India
India is a magical and exotic place to visit for tourists, the natural beauty, touristic attractions and the local culture will give you the most.
Cultural Events
Visiting ghats, temples, forts and palaces
Organised music events
Yoga ad Meditation
39 A, Lane 5, Ravindrapuri Rd, Varanasi, UP 221005

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“The well thought out programme conveyed an authentic and differentiated image of Indian society by linking profound expert knowledge with elements of autonomous fieldwork”
“We have learnt more Hindi in these five months in Varanasi than in three semesters at our university, which is natural since we are exposed to Hindi round the clock”

“Through INLANSO we got the opportunity to see and experience the true meaning of diversity in India”

Travelling to Varanasi, India to study with INLANSO was my first meeting with the ”real” India. INLANSO provides a well-balanced Hindi-study program that prepares you for oral and written communication in Hindi. During my stay my understanding of spoken and written Hindi increased significantly and made me ready to continue my South Asia degree back in Norway. If you want a thrilling adventure in one of India’s most interesting cities and the chance to master a beautiful language. I highly recommend taking a semester at INLANSO.

“The programme offered at INLANSO, was definitely worth everything; the teachers were well prepared, the courses were utterly organised, and the atmosphere was pleasant.”

Who we are?
INLANSO concept is to test the classroom knowledge in outdoor practice. You will apply your knowledge of linguistics and your chosen language in real world challenges of intercultural communication.You will learn in small classes, where you will receive individual attention. Whether you are a total beginner or quite fluent, you will find courses to suit you. You will also be exposed to the cultural context of your chosen language with our outdoor classes and tours.
- Five locations in India: Varanasi, Pondycherry, Lucknow, Kolkata and Mussoorie
- Multi-religious, multicultural and multi-ethnic profile
- Courses, Events, Seminars and Conferences
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