Andean and Amazonian Worlds
Socio-Cultural Anthropology in Peru

A country of incredible geographical and cultural contrasts, Peru is home to about 28 million people, largely descendents of Spanish settlers and native Inca and pre-Inca cultures. Located on the west coast of South America, Peru boasts a desert strip spanning the length of its Pacific Ocean border, and a vast interior Amazonian jungle located in the east. These are abruptly separated by the Andes Mountains, which soar to altitudes upwards of 13,000 feet above sea level. Peru’s rich historical traditions and mosaic of cultures are equally and refreshingly astounding. This Study Abroad tour provides a taste of the beauty and extreme contrasts this stunning country has to offer and provides students with a panoramic view of Peru. Spot jungle wildlife, explore ancient ruins, colonial cities, and visit colorful indigenous markets. For those with a thirst for history and anthropology, as well as a spirit for adventure, Peru is a once in a lifetime experience.

Academic Program

ANTH 501 Topics in Socio-cultural Anthropology: Andean and Amazonian Worlds (3 credits)

This course examines the history and anthropology of the Andean and Amazonian people from pre-Colombian time to the present. Readings and lectures will be complemented by various field trips, including visits to sites of interest in Lima, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and the Amazonian rainforest. Particular attention will be paid to the “indigenous” or “Indian” populations of each region as well as the historical roots of the problems faced by Peru today.

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1	Flight to Lima, Peru. Orientation to Lima and Peru.
Day 2	Guided tour of colonial and modern Lima, including the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, and the Franciscan Monastery. Group dinner.
Day 3	Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology.
Day 4	Guided tours of Huallamarca, Pucllana, Puruchuco, and Pachacamac - settlements from Peruvian history dating back to 10,000 B.C.
Day 5	Flight to Cusco. Walking tour of the historical center of Cusco. Bus tour of important archaeological sites in the area surrounding the city.
Day 6	Visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac and Chinchero.
Day 7	Visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo.
Day 8	Visit to Machu Picchu.
Day 9	Flight to Iquitos.
Day 10	Travel up the Amazon River to Muyuna Lodge, in the heart of the jungle. Nature walk to view flora and fauna of the Amazon.
Day 11	Visit to Lake Sapote and the village of San Juan de Yanayacu (an indigenous community)
Day 12	Early morning bird watching trip. Afternoon Flight to Lima. Evening flight to the U.S.

Tentative Dates

Depart US: July 28, 2008
Arrive Lima: July 28, 2008
Depart Lima: August 8, 2008
Arrive US: August 9, 2008

Program Director

Dr. Bartholomew (Bart) Dean is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Kansas. Dean is a founding member of the Graduate Program in Amazonian Studies at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima), and has been actively researching indigenous issues in Peru for more than two decades.

Accommodations

Students will be housed in double or triple-occupancy rooms at hotels in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Amazonia for the program duration. Breakfast will be provided daily at the hotels.

Several group lunches and dinners are also provided.

Eligibility

Open to undergraduate or graduate students from any accredited U.S. college or university with an interest in Anthropology, Latin American Studies, Indigenous Nations Studies, and/or related fields.

Minimum 2.5 GPA required (exceptions considered with submission of a petition.)

Credit

Three hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in Anthropology are granted by the University of Kansas upon successful completion of the program.

Cost

Program Fee: TBD (TBD for non-KU students). The fee includes accommodations in double or triple occupancy hotels, airfare roundtrip Lima - Cusco and Lima - Iquitos, daily transportation by bus or train, all entrance fees and guided visits, including Machu Picchu excursion, some meals, orientation, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services, and administrative costs.

Tuition and Fees: Estimated undergraduate tuition and fees for 3 credit hours (based on standard tuition rate): $584.*

*Actual expenses for KU students will vary by the student’s individual tuition compact. Non-KU students will pay the standard tuition rate listed above.

Estimated graduate tuition and fees for 3 credit hours: $721.95.

Additional costs: International airfare, exit tax, passport, some meals, books, and personal expenses.

Note

All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Financial Aid

KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program.

Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.

Non-KU students should check into the financial resources available to them at their home institutions.

Application Procedures

Final Application Deadline: March 25, 2008. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Applications are available in the KU Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the application.

(Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download an application. If your computer does not have Acrobat Reader you can download it for FREE.)

For more information contact:

Bart Dean
Associate Professor
The University of Kansas
Department of Anthropology
618 Fraser Hall
phone: (785) 864-2648
email: bdean@ku.edu

The University of Kansas
Office of Study Abroad
Lippincott Hall
1410 Jayhawk Blvd. Room 108
Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
phone: 785-864-3742
fax: 785-864-5040
e-mail: osa@ku.edu

Andean and Amazonian Worlds Socio-Cultural Anthropology in Peru