Description

On this program, students will study in San Cristobal de las Casas, the urban political center of Zapatista activism and the hub of a flourishing indigenous literary movement in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The political/cultural context for the course is the Zapatista movement--students will have access to many resources on the EZLN (Zapatista Army of National Liberation) through the course materials, and in the city of San Cristobal. At CELALI, the state Center for Indigenous Literature, Art, and Languages, students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Mayan intellectuals and creative writers who work on indigenous language and literary revitalization, and the social transformation of their communities. Students will visit ancient sacred sites, a prominent Mayan women's center and performance space, and different Mayan communities, including some of the Zapatista autonomous communities. Please contact us or visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for more details.

Courses:
Native American Studies (NAS) 184 - Contemporary Indigenous Literature of Mexico
Reading knowledge of Spanish required. Contemporary indigenous literature of Mexico, with a focus on the genres (poetry, fiction, drama, essay); analysis of cultural, historical, and spiritual themes, imagery, styles and performances; biographies of and influences on the Native writers themselves.
AND
Native American Studies (NAS) 198 - Directed Group Study

Highlights

- Chiapas is home to the Zapatistas, as well as rich and diverse ancient and contemporary Mayan cultures
- San Cristobal is a very international city
- Eleven Mexican pesos to the dollar

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees posted on program website in Dec/Jan)

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 25,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement

UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.