Costa Rican Communities

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 31-Aug 28, 2010

Description: Costa Rica is described as the Switzerland of Central America due to its long democratic history and magnificent terrain. It has emerged as a pioneer of progressive social policies that protect the rights of women and children. In the past decade, it has also become a favorite destination for ecotourism. Less known is its ethnic and racial diversity. Our program will explore the impact of transnational migrations on community development and racial/ethnic identity formations. Through instruction and field trips to indigenous, Afro-Caribbean and other immigrant communities, our program will offer an opportunity to study complex identity formations in a global context.

Courses Offered:

    * CHI 125S - Latino Families in the Age of Globalization: Migration and Transcultration
    * CHI 198 - Directed Group Study

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: TBA

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

* This fee level is based on the proposed governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 22

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home