Community, Culture, and Place

OAXACA 2009

Welcome!!

Maggie Erin

Oaxaca, Mexico• Largest indigenous population in the country

• Oaxaca City population of 350,000

• Most bio-diverse state …..

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Rich in art, culture, music

• International visitors

• 16 Indigenous languages

Village Stays

Field Based Learning

Free time to Explore on your own!

Homestays

• Live in pairs in the city

• All within walking distance of downtown and classes

• Eat breakfast and “Comida” with family

• Spanish Immersion

ClassesFour Blocks:• Community, Culture, and Sustainability in Oaxaca (6

credits)5 weeks of Spanish classes (3 credits)

• Anthropology Practicum Pueblo Stay (2 credits) Choice of 3 projects

• Lab Science (4 credits) Geology and Ecology of Oaxaca

• Manifesting Culture through the Arts in Oaxaca (3 credits)

Class Structure• Classes include “in classroom” time

• Multiple excursions and field trips both within the city and surrounding countryside

• Group work, individual reflection, journal writing

• Opportunities to purse own interests

• Hands-on Learning

Community Sustainability and Social Change in Oaxaca

Urban Agriculture

Youth Activism

Political Movements

Reforestation ProjectSan Pablo Etla

Learn about the effects of migration on the Sta. Ana de Valle community

I think this slide should be about indigenous culture - usos y costumbres, hospitality… etc…..

Anthropology PracticumA week long stay in a pueblo

Teotitlan: Work with Bii Dau, a collective of weavers

Teotitlan: Work with Vida Nueva, collective of woman weavers

La Soledad

Geology and Ecology of Oaxaca

Reporting on our findings

Manifesting Culture through Arts in Oaxaca

Make Art

Visit artists studios

Learning Opportunities

• Group projects in various disciplines as well as journaling as individuals

Oaxaca Community

• Free time adds to educational experience immensely

• What makes this program unique is that much of the learning is done outside of the formal classroom setting

• Freedom to meet other members of community and pursue individual interests

• Ex: soccer, dance classes, Yoga, art classes

Markets

MuseumsParks