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Belize: AnthropologyJune 6 - June 25, 2010
Location: Belize is an English speaking country located on the northeast coast of Central America. Belize was an important center of the Ancient Maya Civilization, there are more may ruins in the country, than government buildings. Today the country is a cultural melting pot of Creole (Afro-Caribbean), Maya, Garifuna, East Indian, Mennonite, Chinese and European/North American influences.
Program Fees:
- Program A: $TBA
- Program B: $TBA
NOTE: All fees subject to change due to currency fluctuations/exchange rates
- Tuition for 6 credits
- Airport Pickup and drop off
- Room
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Program related Field Trips
AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
Academics: 6 URI credits total; 3 credits for APG 310, "Problems in Anthropology " and 3 credits for APG 470, "Independent Study: Directed Study or Research". Students can choose from:
- A. The People of Belize:
Coursework involves daily lectures and discussions on the people of Belize.
- B. Archaeological Field Experience:
2 weeks of Archaeological Excavation at site of Cahal Pech and 1 week of Classroom work.
- Excavation M-F from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM under the direction of Dr. James Awe, Director of the Archeology Department of Belize
- Daily field journal
Housing
- Cahal Pech Village Resort
- Double Occupancy air conditioned rooms
- Classes in the open air veranda at the resort
Cultural Activities:
- Tour of San Ignacio on Market Day
- Tropical Rain forest and nature preserve visits
- Visits to Mayan archaeological sites
- Visits to local artisans and outlying Mayan towns
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To see syllabus click (Coming Soon!)
To download an application and program agreement & release form (PDF format) click here (Coming Soon!):
To download scholarship application, click here (Coming Soon!):
Note: You will need Acrobat Reader to view or print(PDF)
To pick up a paper application or meet with the director, please come to:
Dr. Dania Brandford-Calvo, Director
University of Rhode Island
International Center
37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI, 02881
(401) 874-2018
e-mail: brandford@uri.edu
www.uri.edu/international
- Program A: $TBA
- Program B: $TBA
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To see syllabus click (Coming Soon!)
To download an application and program agreement & release form (PDF format) click here (Coming Soon!):
To download scholarship application, click here (Coming Soon!):
Note: You will need Acrobat Reader to view or print(PDF)
To pick up a paper application or meet with the director, please come to:
Dr. Dania Brandford-Calvo, Director
University of Rhode Island
International Center
37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI, 02881
(401) 874-2018
e-mail: brandford@uri.edu
www.uri.edu/international
