Environment and Economy in Guatemala
Guatemala
Term: Winter
Dates: January 3-29
Description:
The students will examine the Mayan communities resistance to change and explore alternatives for the region. Students will use texts and interactions with local people to evaluate the effects of development on environmental and community structures.
Highlights:
Field projects aimed at sustaining and preserving the fragile environment may include diving with an archeologist, planting reeds with Mayan farmers, working with a team to assess the impact of 'Green Revolution' technology on the environment, or other hands on experiences.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Anthropology
- Chicano Studies
- Communications
- Conflict Studies
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
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- Education
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary
- International Relations
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- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Political Science/Politics
- Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt
- Social Sciences
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Women's Studies
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Cost in US$: USD2,000 - USD2,500
Cost Include Description:
Roundtrip airfaire from Minneapolis - St. Paul, airport transfers, and ground transfers to Panajachel and Lake Atitlán, planned group excursions, five-day family homestay, lodging with continental breakfast, six lunches, ten dinners, and administrative costs.Addition expenses to the student will include the homes school's J-term fee (varies with school), passport, travel insurance, occasional meals and local transportation, and personal expenses (studies, gifts, free time entertainment)
Experience Required: no
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