Culture and Community Change in Costa Rica

Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: January; future date TBA
Courses: Elem/Sec Ed 377/577; Hum Serv 325; Hum Serv 375; Lib Stud 301; Lib Stud 311
Accommodation: Homestay
Program Model: Faculty-led
Contact: Don Hones, N/E 611, 424-7209

Please consider joining Faculty Leader Don Hones as he leads a course to Costa Rica, the strongest democracy in Central America! This course will aim to develop and deepen an understanding of the Spanish language, cultures of Central America, and community-based social movements of Costa Rica. You will be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to work with Spanish-speaking children, youth and families who have roots in Latin America, and a growing presence in the schools, workplaces and communities of the United States.

Highlights of the tour include:

• Spanish language study and practice
• Cultural studies focusing on the music, poetry, and dance of Costa Rica
• Interviews with experts on human rights, Latin American politics and immigration
• Service learning volunteer experiences with community-based organizations
• Visits to volcanoes, rainforests, and black sand beaches