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Program Description
Located in the high desert of the Andes Mountains, you will live among and work with a community of weavers who have practiced their unique craft since the Incan Conquest. The purpose of this project is to work with the artisans to increase their economic independence and to improve the community’s quality of life. Also, you will work side-by-side with members of the community to complete specific projects. For example, a previous student group built a corral for the llamas to live and painted an elementary school building. The culture and environment of Seclantas, Argentina is like no other experienced by most students. Many students have formed lasting relationships across many miles and between different ways of life. As we visit interesting and informative sites in the surrounding area, you will appreciate, even more, this special place. After leaving Seclantas, we will spend time exploring Salta, the capitol of the province. We will spend our last two days in the sophisticated city of Buenos Aires and experience the unique Argentine Tango. Previous students have said “the trip was the experience of a lifetime”.
Program Dates
May 10 – 25, 2010
Program Cost:
$2,800 (exclusive of tuition). This price includes round trip airfare from Atlanta, to Seclantas, all transportation in Argentina, accommodations and meals while we are in Seclantas, and all excursions. Also, this price includes two nights in Salta and Buenos Aires.
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Housing:
We will stay in double-occupancy hotel rooms in Salta and Buenos Aires. The rooms are furnished with twin beds, a desk, and closet. There is access to the Internet in both hotels. Hotels, shopping, historic and tourist sites are within walking distance in both cities. While staying in Seclantas, we will “live” with Fido Aban and his family on the property his family has wned for generations. Home made traditional meals will be served as part of your stay.
Courses:
SA 4490: Service Learning among Andes Artisans (3 credits)
equivalent to either HS 3398, HS 4440 or HS 4490
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Application Deadline
February 1, 2010
A $300 nonrefundable deposit is due at time of application.
The first program installment of $1250 is due by March 1, 2010.
The second program installment of $1250 is due by March 15, 2010.
Faculty Backgroud:
Dr. Louise Bill, is recognized as an expert in community organizing and development. She has traveled to Salta, Seclantas, and Buenos Aires on two separate occasions, once with other faculty members and once with students when the Study Abroad was initiated. She works closely with the community in Seclantas on several on-going research projects.
Faculty Contact:
Louise Bill, Professor of Social Work Administration
770-423-6408; lbill@kennesaw.edu
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