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Faculty-Led Travel Study Mexico: Globalization
Oaxaca, Mexico
| Program Terms: |
Fall |
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| Restrictions: | UW-W applicants only |
| Dates / Deadlines: |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Fall | 2013 | 09/06/2013 | 09/09/2013 | 01/04/2014 | 01/17/2014 |
| Fact Sheet: |
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 Program Type:
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Faculty-Led Travel Study |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
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Minimum GPA:
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2.5 |
Class Standing:
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Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore |
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Areas of Study:
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Political Science, Sociology, Spanish |
Language Prerequisites:
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No |
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Language of Interest:
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English, Spanish | ||
| Program Description: |
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Mexico: Globalization
| Location: | Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido, Mexico |
| Duration: | Fall 2013 UW-W class, Jan 4th - Jan 17th 2014 (tentative travel) |
| Requirements: | Consent of the instructor, minimum of 2.5 GPA, at least second semester freshman status, and good disciplinary standing |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Course Selection: |
Polisci / Sociology / Spanish 491 |
| Application Deadline: |
Friday September 6th, 2013 |
THE PROGRAM
This class will give students insight into the social and political effects of globalization on the people and environment of a country located in Latin America, Asia, The Caribbean, or Africa. Through the study of political sociology, and economic development, students will examine how different development paths affect the growth or alleviation of poverty, the increase or decrease in race, ethnic, and gender equity, and the spread of cultural homogenization and transnational stratification.The academic travel component will include a 14 day visit to Oaxaca, Mexico, surrounding indigenous villages, and Puerto Escondido. Students will tour a “fair trade” coffee farm, an indigenous village dedicated to the weaving trade, a factory, archaeological and other tourism sites, as a way of comparing the effects of different development strategies on local populations and the local environment. During the academic travel, selected speakers will address the group about development history, indigenous rights, state politics , and the business climate.
| Estimated Program Fee: | $2,899* |
| Fee Includes: |
-Airfare and local transportation -Local accommodations -Indicated group meals -UW System academic abroad insurance |
| Tentative Travel Itinerary: | Mexico Itinerary.pdf |
* The estimated program fee is based on 16 paying participants. The actual program fee will be established mid-term when all participants have obtained legal travel documents
Contacts
Coordinator Contact:Dan Colleran
Center for Global Education
Office: Hyland 1227
Tel: 262-472-5757 (direct)
262-472-5759 (appointments)
Email: collerad@uww.edu
Faculty Contact:
Dr. Burkholder
Department: Womens Studies
Office: Laurentide 4234
Tel: 262-472-5776
Email: burkholj@uww.edu