cdae 195: development & indigenous peoples four-credit course on campus: fall semester 2013
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CDAE 195: Development & Indigenous Peoples Four-credit course On campus: Fall semester 2013 Belize: Dec. 29, 2013 to Jan. 11, 2014. Belize. Only English-speaking country in Central America Unique combination of Caribbean and Latin American geography and culture - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CDAE 195: Development & Indigenous PeoplesFour-credit course
On campus: Fall semester 2013 Belize: Dec. 29, 2013 to Jan. 11, 2014
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Belize
• Only English-speaking country in Central America
• Unique combination of Caribbean and Latin American geography and culture
• Geographic area the size ofMassachusetts
• ½ the population of Vermont
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Why Belize?
• One of the most ecologically and biologically diverse countries in the world
• Ideal location to study sustainable development
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Ecological diversity
• Last intact tropical forest north of the Amazon
• Longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere– UNESCO World
Heritage Site
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Biological diversity
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World’s first jaguar preserveCockscomb Wildlife Reserve
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Largest cave system in the Western Hemisphere--many sacred to the Maya
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Community co-management Unique approach to managing
protected areas
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Pioneer in Ecotourism
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Cultural DiversityEthnic groupsinclude:
– Mestizo– Creole– Garifuna– Maya– East Indian– Mennonite – Chinese– Lebanese
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“When it comes to rich cultural heritage, incredible nature on land and sea, spectacular beauty and a truly warm and friendly people, Belize makes my own top five list of the world’s best places to see and experience.”
--Costas Christ, senior editor, National Geographic Traveler
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Challenges to sustainable development:--Development Pressures
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--Mass (Cruise Ship) Tourism
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--Solid Waste Management
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--Population increase
• At the current rate, population of Belize will double in 20 years
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Course description
This course examines sustainable development issues in Belize, with a particular focus on challenges facing Belize’s two indigenous populations:
– The Garifuna people
– The Maya people
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Dec. 29 to Jan. 3Macal Jungle River Camp
Orientation and introductory classes
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Jan. 3 to Jan. 6Laguna Village
The Maya
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Jan. 6 to Jan. 7Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Development and Wildlife Conservation
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Jan. 7 to Jan. 11
Hopkins VillageThe Garifuna
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Where we stay
• Macal River Camp at Chaa Creek
• Toledo Ecotourism Association (TEA) Guesthouse (Laguna)
• Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve
• All Seasons Guesthouse (Hopkins)
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Financial Details
Tuition– Included in fall semester tuition
Program Fee– Approximately $1400– Includes
• All lodging
• Three meals per day in all locations
• All program-related in-country transportation and admissions
– Does not include airfare (travel on your own)• Budget approx. $800
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Program Dates
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013– Students are met at
the Belize Int’l. Airport and transported to the Macal River Camp
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014– Students are
transported from Hopkins to the Belize Int’l. Airport
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Information Sessions
Dates:Mon., April 1, 5:30 p.m.
Tue., April 2, 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Morrill Hall Conference Room
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Process for Instructor Permission(following information sessions)
1. Application – Due Friday, April 5
2. Interview– Week of April 8
Note: As of April 10, there are still three spaces available. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all 14 places are filled.
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Selection Criteria• Year and major• Recommendations• Academic performance• Community service• Our perception of
– your commitment to maximizing the benefits of this experience, personally and for others
– “intangibles”• flexibility• sense of adventure• ability to “roll with
the punches”