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Program Terms
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Summer
Program
Participants
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Undergraduate
(College)
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Graduate
(College)
Subject Areas
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African
Studies
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Anthropology
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Ecology
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Health
Sciences
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History -
General
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Political
Science/Politics
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Quick Look
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Location:
Northern Kenya, Northern Tanzania - Kenya
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
The Cultural Anthropology in East Africa Program offers a unique summer field school opportunity in the foothills of Kilimanjaro, the forests of northern Tanzania, and the beautifully rugged terrain of northern Kenya. Over the course of one month of field study led by two WMU cultural anthropologists, students will engage in a one week Kiswahili--the lingua franca of East Africa--language intensive in Tanzania, a 5 day Hadza field course, and a 2 week Samburu field course in northern Kenya living alongside Samburu Herders. The Summer of 2004 will be an especially exciting time in Samburu because students will have the rare opportunity to view some of the many rituals and activities which will be undertaken in initiating a new generation of warriors--an event that occurs only once every 14 years.
The program exposes students to the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Tanzania and Kenya set in the context of the splendor of the East African savannah, world renowned for the richness of its wildlife and biodiversity. The program will be ideally suited for students in anthropology, history, Africana studies, global studies, political science, public health, ecology and other fields.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
WMU course level 400 (undergraduate) 600 (graduate). 6 hours of credit.
Eligibility
Good academic standing at university
Financial Aid
Yes.
Please refer to the study abroad site link entitled Paying for It for potential options.
Dates
2 weeks orientation in US; June 4-July 4, 2004 in East Africa
Deadlines
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2004
Contact
Western Michigan University
Office of Study Abroad
B-200 Ellsworth Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
USA
Tel:
269.387.5890
Fax:
269.387.0630
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