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Ecuador, July 22-July 31, 2009
The American Southwest: JUNE 20-27, 2009

ECUADOR, JULY 22-JULY 31, 2009

Field Studies: Travel–Learn Program
The Andean Highlands and the Tropical Rain forest

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

Old Spanish colonial city of Quito
Five days/four nights at the Napo Wildlife Center in the tropical rain forest region, including a visit to a traditional native village A stay at the hacienda Cusin in the Andean highlands, including nature hikes and a visit to the famous Otavalo market
Optional excursion to the Galapagos Islands
Seminars/lectures prior to departure
Professional English-speaking guide in Ecuador

TERMS and TOUR PRICING

Cost of Program: $ 2,875 (includes RT airfare, guided tours, excellent accommodations, most meals, in country transportation and guides, admission fees to sites/museums, service charges and local taxes). Note: cost does not include trip insurance, tips to guides/staff, personal expenses, Quito airport departure tax, transportation to/from NYC airport

Open to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public. One credit registration is required of all participants. Three Liberal Arts credits are available for matriculated students.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Barry Kass, Prof. Emeritus of Anthropology (phone 845 341-4364); e-mail barry.kass@sunyorange.edu

Sponsored by the Dept. of Global Studies
Prof. Paul Basinski, Chair

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The American Southwest: JUNE 20-27, 2009

Field Studies: Travel–Learn Program
Human-Environment Relationships in a Harsh Landscape

Join SUNY-Orange’s Global Initiative: Sustaining the Earth in a visit to the Four Corners area of the American Southwest during Summer Session I. Despite this region’s uncompromising natural environment, it has been the home to numerous Native American groups for millennia as well as a rapidly expanding contemporary population. Our trip will explore both the natural and cultural landscape to examine the nuanced relationships between people and environment

Itinerary Highlights

Tour the spectacular archaeological sites of Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde
Explore the historic and contemporary Acoma Pueblo
Historic Santa Fe
Lectures and slide shows prior to departure to provide context
Three liberal arts credits available for students

Terms and Tour Pricing

The trip will take place June 20-27 and the cost of the tour is approximately $950, which includes RT airfare, hotels, ground transportation, some meals and sightseeing. Note: cost does not include trip insurance, personal expenses, some meals, and transportation to/from NYC airport.

Contact Information

For further information and registration forms, please contact Dr. Cory Harris at (845)-341-4464 or click on this e-mail link cory.harris@sunyorange.edu.

Sponsored by the Department of Global Studies
Prof. Paul Basinski, Chair