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Peru

SIT Study Abroad Peru: Indigenous Peoples and Globalization

Term To Study: Fall 2019
Application Deadline: May 15, 2019
Program Starts: Sep 01, 2019
Program Ends: Dec 22, 2019
Major 1: Anthropology & Archeology
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Major 2: Sociology
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Major 3: Peace Studies, Social Justice, Conflict Resolution
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Major 4: Science Environmental
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Major 5: Area / Ethnic Studies: Latin American
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Program Category: One-Country
Program Locations: Cusco
Program Description

Explore how indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to preserve their cultural values and shape their own future in the face of globalization and rapid change.

Program Highlights
-Examine the social, economic, political, and cultural impacts of globalization on indigenous peoples.
-Rapidly advance your Spanish and learn introductory Quechua, an indigenous language of the Andean region.
-Learn field research methods and ethics in preparation for your Independent Study Project guided by a local advisor.
-Travel throughout Peru for three weeks.
-See how communities work toward their own community development and cultural preservation in the face of shifting global influences.

Quick Facts

Population: 29549517
Capital: Lima
Per-capita GDP: $ 10200
Size: 1285216 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 05:00 hours) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Travel Warning: YES
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