Study Anthropology in the Rainforests of Belize
May 23 - June 15, 2011
Note:  This Trip Has Been Cancelled

This field school will resume in 2013.

Faculty
Dr. Christi Conlee, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Dr. Beth Erhart, Associate Professor of Anthropology

Courses
Students must sign up for six hours.
Conlee:  ANTH 3326 Maya History and Society (3 hours)
Erhart:  ANTH 3348 Rainforest Ecology (3 hours)

Course Activities

• Excursions into the rainforest to learn about rainforest ecology and conservation and to observe howler monkey troops
• Site visits to study the ancient Maya in Belize (Altun Ha, Caracol, Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, and Actun Tunichil Muknal) and in Guatemala (Tikal)
• A stay on Caye Caulker, Belize's second largest coral atoll, to learn about the Mestizo, Garifuna, and Creole cultures

Cost (Subject to change)
Cost for each participant is $3040.00*.  This price includes:

• Tuition and fees for 6 credit hours
• All lodging and some meals
• All ground transportation
• Excursions and admissions to all scheduled activities
• Office of Study Abroad application fee

*Program fees do not include airfare to Belize and cost is subject to change.

Scholarships are available for qualified students.  For more information or to apply, contact the Office of Study Abroad.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Christi Conlee
Dr. Beth Erhart
Isis De La O
Office of Study Abroad - ASB North #302 (512.245.2322)




 

Program Pending TSUS Board of Regents Approval