|
The Andes of Bolivia and Peru - Summer 2009
Program Description
You are invited to join a group of only 16 highly motivated individuals who will be taking the journey of a lifetime by traveling from La Paz, Bolivia, to Lima, Peru, in a period of 17 days. This unique adventure will cover the most important Andean areas where the Tiahuanaco/Tiwanaku and Inca civilizations (Quechua and Aymara aspects) thrived until the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the XVI Century. Both Machu Picchu (one of the New Seven Wonders of the World) as well as Lake Titicaca (the highest navigable body of water in the world) will be fully explored. The trip to Lake Titicaca will include excursions to islands on both the Bolivian and Peruvian sides. Both of the courses offered complement each other and should be taken together. Dr. Silva will teach the cultural aspects of the region, while Dr. Hoalst Pullen will teach the geographical features (both physical and human) in situ. Additionally, students will study and compile information as it relates to modern-day cultures and environments by collecting survey data from individuals from large and small cities within Bolivia and Peru. Students will work with the professors in learning how history, language, and geography influence modern-day traditions and environmental perceptions while attending class meetings prior to travel. Overall, this experience will heighten your cultural and geographical knowledge of the region as well as strengthen your foreign language skills.
Courses
SA 4490: Andean Culture: Traditionally, the cultural productions of Andean people have been overshadowed by the legacy of Spanish and/or European heritage. Students enrolled in this course will explore and gain an understanding of cultural artifacts—be it literature, art, film, music, food, attire, painting, architecture, and sculpture—as it pertains to the Andean culture. Emphasis will be given to delineating the cultural differences between the Quechua and the Aymara traditions in their indigenous settings in Bolivia and Peru. The impact of the Incan empire as well as the division of territory between Peru and Alto-Peru will also be discussed within the context of today’s geographical limits. This course will be conducted in English and may fulfill Electives and Related Studies requirements.
SA 4490: Geography of the Andes: This course presents a geographic overview of the cultural, historical, and environmental conditions of the Andes Mountains. Focus will be on the geographical, geological, biological and anthropological processes that shape these high altitude environments. Students should take this course if interested in mountain orogeny (how they are formed), weathering processes that shape the mountains, vegetation and animal life (co)existing in the mountains, and the culture, use and impact humans historically and presently have in the Andes. The focus will be in Bolivia and Peru, but other parts of the Andean range will be discussed. Students can receive credit for either GEOG 4490 or SA 4490. This course may fulfill Electives and Related Studies as well as upper-level Geography BA requirements. |
|
Housing
Students share hotel rooms.
Program Dates
May 11-27, 2009
Application Deadline
January 30, 2009
Program Cost
Summer 2009 Program Fees: The program cost of $3,300.00 includes airfare, housing, some meals, and emergency health insurance.
A $300 deposit is due at the time of application.
A bill for the remaining balance of the program fees will be billed to your student account by February 1, and must be paid in full by March 2. Tuition will also be due at this time.
Apply now!
Waiting List:
This program will accept the first 14 qualified students who apply. After that, students will be added to a waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and don't get to go, you will be fully refunded. |
|
