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Worldwide | Ecuador | Fiji | South Africa | Central/South America

Classic Escapes

Specializing in Nature & Cultural Journeys for the Discerning Traveler

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Africa – Asia – Oceania – Europe – North America – South America


birdField Experience Abroad: Project Ecuador

Extended field trip 13 days in Ecuador, in June 2009. Focus of trip is great range of natural and cultural landscapes, from the high Andes ice-capped volcanoes and indigenous village markets, to the Mindo cloud forest; from the cosmopolitan Colonial city of Quito to the stark contrasts of jungle and development in the Amazon rainforest. Geographic study will include range of climate, vegetation, landforms, as well as study of cultural issues, politics, and economy of modern Ecuador. $575 includes tuition and insurance only. Contact instructor prior to registration at dorothy.freidel@sonoma.edu.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor required prior to registration.
GEOG 314D - Class #1079 - 2 units - $575, includes tuition and insurance only

Instructor: Dorothy Freidel, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Geography Department at SSU.

* 15 mtgs (13 in Ecuador): Jun 7-22, TBA w/ instructor,
* GEOG 314D; 2 units; $575, includes tuition and insurance only
* Class #1079

Ethnographic Field School- Fiji

The Field School will be based in Levuka, Fiji. Students will be working on a faculty-directed project designed to collect information necessary to gain World Heritage Site status for the community of Levuka. The work will introduce students to the basics of community-based research and project design with the goal of developing cultural heritage resources, including both tangible and intangible resources, and assessing the impacts of heritage tourism. Students will help develop and carry out key components of the project. Students will be fully engaged in collaborative/participatory research with the local community and contribute directly to public education and interpretative program development.

Students can enroll in either of the following courses:

ANTH 454 Ethnographic Field School (4) A field school designed to help student develop their ethnographic field work skills, especially rapid appraisal techniques, in an applied setting. Students will learn how to design and carry out a research project utilizing such skills as participant observation, interviewing, and data analysis. Students will be required to write a report based on their research and experiences. Contact department for more information. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

ANTH 554 Field School in Cultural Heritage Management (4) A field school designed to introduce graduate students to fieldwork in cultural heritage management. Students will learn how to design and carry out a research project utilizing skills appropriate to the specific focus of their project. Students will be required to write a report based on their research and experiences. Contact department for more information. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate status or consent of instructor.

PROGRAM FEE: $1400* (non-refundable) payable in two installments:
Installment 1: $400 due May 4, 2009;
Installment 2: $1000 (or remaining balance) due May 25.
All checks payable to Ethnographic Field School (regardless of which course the student enrolls in).

*The program fee covers housing and partial board. The program does not cover tuition.

Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 454 - Class #1010 - 4 units - $832

Instructor: Margaret Purser,Ph.D., is a professor in the Anthropology Department at SSU.

Instructor: John Wingard, Ph.D., is an Professor in the Anthropology Department at SSU.

* Daily mtgs: Jun 6-Jul 8, Times TBA w/ instructor, Contact instructors prior to registration
* Levuka, Fiji
* ANTH 454; 4 units; $832
* Class #1010

south africaSouth Africa and the Future of Multiracial Democracy

In the broadest sense our purpose is to bring American students to South Africa to explore the history and future of multi-racial democracy. South Africa's history of racial apartheid and contemporary post-apartheid society provide for an unparalleled exploration into the possibilities of overcoming racial, ethnic and religious conflict in the 21st Century. A second purpose is to bring American and South African youth together in multi-generational dialogues about the future of this multi-racial democracy. This project stems from the Youth Dialogue Project and 2007 World Forum, in which youth from around the world came together to dialogue about violence and conflict resolution. A third purpose is to allow American students the opportunity to work in local South African communities through service learning projects. And a fourth purpose is to explore contemporary South African culture through the arts.

The trip is being coordinated by Shawco International. Cost of the trip, not including plane fare and registration, is $2,000, depending on the exchange rate at time of payment. This includes lodging at the University of Cape Town, all meals, transportation, field trips, lectures and a home stay with a township family. This also includes service learning opportunities. Down payment of one-half of cost of the trip is due March 16. Total payment is due May 31. Contact the instructor at frymer@sonoma.edu for information prior to registration.

Prerequisite(s):
LIBS 405 - Class #1186 - 2 units - $490

Instructor: Benjamin Frymer, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Hutchins School at SSU.

* Sa, Jun 20- M, Jul 20
* Off-site: Cape Town, South Africa
* LIBS 405; 2 units; $490
* Class #1186

LIBS 405 - Class #1187 - 3 units - $700

Instructor: Benjamin Frymer
* Sa, Jun 20- M, Jul 20
* Off-site: Cape Town, South Africa
* LIBS 405; 3 units; $700
* Class #1187

LIBS 405 - Class #1188 - 4 units - $905

Instructor: Benjamin Frymer

* Sa, Jun 20- M, Jul 20
* Off-site: Cape Town, South Africa
* LIBS 405; 4 units; $905
* Class #1188

Seeds of Learning

Seeds of Learning is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities in rural Latin America. We work with North Americans and Central Americans to build and equip schools in Nicaragua and El Salvador, educate children and adults, and promote cross cultural understanding. We have a US office in Sonoma, California and field offices in Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua, and Chalatenango, El Salvador.

Each year, Seeds of Learning sends ten to twelve work groups of volunteers to Central America. These volunteers spend between 7 and 14 days working with communities in Nicaragua or El Salvador. While there, volunteers partner with communities, form relationships, build bridges and explore each others' cultures while erecting or improving a school building.

For more information visit www.seedsoflearning.org.

 

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