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Apolobamba National Park: Protection Area for Wildlife.
Archaeological research: Detail of an ancient settlement.
View of the modern town of Charazani. This town, built on an existing pre-Columbian settlement, was surrounded by major agricultural terracing.
Indigenous celebrations in the town of Amarete, which was a major Inka settlement in the region.
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FIELD SCHOOL IN CHARAZANI, BOLIVIA: ARCHAEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND ANTHROPOLOGY IN PRACTICE (Summer Term 1: June 6 -July 9, 2006) This course offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in archaeology, while also being exposed to Latin American native cultures. Students will have the opportunity to participate in an archaeological research project conducted in the region of Charazani-Camata part of the Apolobamba National Park in Bolivia. In addition, students will also participate in supplementary activities at the Park involving environmental conservation, and in local efforts to establish sustainable community-based development. This region, known as the Kallawaya, is the home of famous native shamans, herbalists and healers, the reason for which it was declared by UNESCO as intangible patrimony of the humanity. The components of the program are threefold: (1) Archaeological research as the main component, involving surveying, mapping, surface collecting, excavating and analysis of cultural remains. (2) Supplementary activities in the Park involving the conservation and protection of the environment and wild life, and community-based sustainable development efforts. (3) Visits to local museums and archaeological sites in La Paz, including selected seminars. (Click here to download the course syllabus) All undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts are eligible to apply. The course is targeted to Anthropology students, and to those interested in the areas of Ecology and Latin American cultural studies. How many credit hours can students earn? Students can earn 3 to 6 credit hours for this course, and include four weeks of intensive training and hands-on experience. For undergraduate students, these credits can be used to fulfill: ANT 4933 and 4936 (Internship in Anthropology – 3 to 6 credits) ANT 3406 (Field course in Archaeology – 3 to 6 credits) ANT 3403(Field course in Archaeology – 3 to 6 credits) ANT 3253 (Archaeology of South American – 3 credits). For graduate students these credits can be used to fulfill: ANT 5556 (Field course in Archaeology - 6 credits) ANT 6443 (Supervised Field Research – 3 credits) ANT 6931 and ANT 6933 (Internship – 3 credits) What are the admission requirements for the program? Students in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. It is preferred that undergraduate students have taken Introduction to Archaeology (Ant 2043). For graduate students there are no prerequisites. What are the tuition and fee expenses? The following table summarizes the tuition, fee and travel expenses related to the program. This amount also includes lodging and food expenses during the fieldwork season. The calculations are for a six-credits course. For a three-credits course this should be adjusted accordingly.
What are the language skills necessary for successful participation? Basic knowledge of Spanish is important. Students with Spanish as a first or second language, with at least one semester of Spanish will be successful candidates. Will students from other institutions/universities be able to participate? Yes, students from other Texas universities will be able to attend the program. Students from other states will be required to pay out-of-state tuition costs. Will students require medical/travel insurance for the trip? Yes, each student will be required to possess individual medical insurance for the trip provided by the University of Texas San Antonio through the Office of International Services. This office will also provide information on required vaccines before traveling to South America.
Travel insurance
(in case of lost luggage) is optional.
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Ritual Festivities to Catholic and Native Deities are fundamental in the Kallawaya Culture (Amarete town)
