For class discussion, Feb. 12, 2009, two articles about India.


- india research 97.pdf
  "Computer Science Research in India"
  Computer, June 1997, pp. 40-47

1.  What is research, and why is it important?

2.  In general, how does the structure of computer science education 
in India differ from, say, the United States?

3.  What are some problems that Indian universities face in trying
to establish a quality computer science program?

4.  Indian universities have mainly focused their efforts in which
research areas?

5.  What is the trade-off in publishing work in an international journal 
or conference?

6.  Where do universities get support for their research activities?
Does India have any particular advantages?

7.  In reading this article, what do you think would help foster
research in a country like India?


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- andhra pradesh.pdf
  "Andhra Pradesh:  Lessons for Global Software Development"
  Computer, June 2003, pp. 31-37

8.  Why did the author focus the article on just this one Indian state?

9.  How has the IT industry in AP or Hyderabad changed in the last 
several years?

10.  Summarize the initiatives that the AP state government has
embarked on to support local industry and the usage of technology.

11.  What obstacles or challenges are there to AP's future success
in using and creating technology?  What can other parts of the world
learn from this article?