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Program Terms
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Summer
Program
Participants
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Undergraduate
(College)
Subject Areas
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Anthropology
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Biology
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Botany
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Ecology
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Spanish
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Quick Look
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Location:
San Jose, Las Cruces Field Station - Costa Rica
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Host Institution: Duke University
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Language of Instruction: English and Spanish
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
Introduction to Field Ethnobiology(Bio 136L)
This course offers the exciting opportunity to study the medicinal, ceremonial, esthetic and subsistence use of plants and animals by humans in Central America. Topics covered include archeology, bioprospecting, linguistic diversity, and medicinal plants. Course design emphasizes intensive field work and visits all three OTS field stations, as well as other sites. Students are thus introduced to a variety of Central American ethnic groups in the context of diverse tropical habitats. As part of the course, students work closely with resident professors in the design, implementation, and interpretation of their own independent research project. Students thus learn ethnobiological techniques by doing ethnobiology in a beautiful, challenging, and culturally diverse tropical setting.
Intensive Study of Spanish (SP62) or
Advanced Intensive Spanish (102)
Intended for students who already possess a basic background in Spanish, this course begins intensively during the initial three weeks of the program. The chief goals are to expand vocabulary and conversational skills, strengthen grammar, and introduce key social, cultural, environmental and ethnobiological issues in Costa Rica. The curriculum consists of dynamic classroom discussions, supplemented by listening, writing and reading exercises. Students also analyze contemporary Spanish literature, indigenous legends, and additional articles pertinent to ethnobiology.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Equivalent credit hours per course
Eligibility
All students who are in good academic standing at their college or university are welcome to apply. Course prerequisites are 1 semester of college biology and 2 semesters of college Spanish. Students who have not taken Spanish may fulfill the requirement by enrolling in intensive Spanish prior to the program start date
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
$5,880
Costs
Include: Tuition, Program fees including room and board, local travel, certain recreational activities, field and office equipment, computer services, laundry, and textbooks. They do not include international air travel, independent travel, nor personal effects and incidentals (i.e. souvenirs, snacks, etc.).
Non-Duke students should add $40 for a one-time only, lifetime transcript fee.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Scholarships: OTS has funding available for students from ethnic or minority groups underrepresented in the sciences, as well as for Costa Rican students. For more information, please visit our web site or contact the Undergraduate Program Officer.
For Non-Duke Students: Please consult with the Financial Aid Office at your institution or contact the Undergraduate Program Officer.
For Duke Students: Duke undergraduates who receive need-based financial aid during the academic year may apply their financial aid package to a Duke semester abroad program. For information, please contact the Duke Office of Study Abroad.
Dates
Summer, July - mid August, April 1 Deadline
Contact
Duke University
Bos 90630
Durham, NC 27708-0630
USA
Tel:
(919) 684-5774
Fax:
(919) 684-5661
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