Community, Culture, and Place OAXACA 2009
Welcome!! Maggie Erin
Oaxaca, Mexico Largest indigenous population in the country Oaxaca City population of 350,000 Most bio-diverse state ….. UNESCO World Heritage Site Rich in art, culture, music International visitors 16 Indigenous languages
Village Stays
Field Based Learning
Free time to Explore on your own!
Homestays Live in pairs in the city All within walking distance of downtown and classes Eat breakfast and “Comida” with family Spanish Immersion
Classes Four Blocks: Community, Culture, and Sustainability in Oaxaca (6 credits) 5 weeks of Spanish classes (3 credits) Anthropology Practicum Pueblo Stay (2 credits) Choice of 3 projects Lab Science (4 credits) Geology and Ecology of Oaxaca Manifesting Culture through the Arts in Oaxaca (3 credits)
Class Structure Classes include “in classroom” time Multiple excursions and field trips both within the city and surrounding countryside Group work, individual reflection, journal writing Opportunities to purse own interests Hands-on Learning
Community Sustainability and Social Change in Oaxaca
Urban Agriculture Youth Activism Political Movements
Reforestation Project San Pablo Etla Learn about the effects of migration on the Sta. Ana de Valle community
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Anthropology Practicum A week long stay in a pueblo
Teotitlan: Work with Bii Dau, a collective of weavers
Teotitlan: Work with Vida Nueva, collective of woman weavers
La Soledad
Geology and Ecology of Oaxaca
Reporting on our findings
Manifesting Culture through Arts in Oaxaca
Make Art
Visit artists studios
Learning Opportunities Group projects in various disciplines as well as journaling as individuals
Oaxaca Community Free time adds to educational experience immensely What makes this program unique is that much of the learning is done outside of the formal classroom setting Freedom to meet other members of community and pursue individual interests Ex: soccer, dance classes, Yoga, art classes
Markets MuseumsParks