Cultures, Land and Politics in Oaxaca

Program Facts

Program Type: UA Faculty-led

Credit Type: UA Direct Credit

Level of Study: Graduate , Undergraduate

GPA: 2.75

Class Eligibility: Graduate , Junior , Senior , Sophomore

Language of Instruction: English , Spanish

Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students

Explore Cultures, Land and Politics in Oaxaca

This research-based eight week  program offers students the opportunity to conduct research in social or environmental science while further offering each student the ability to design and conduct their own research project under the supervision of knowledgeable and experienced local researchers. 

The capital city of Oaxaca acts as the home for this dynamic program, as we journey to a number of
communities throughout the state exploring topics that include: land tenure, social justice struggles,
“green” energy, mining, neoliberalism, identity politics, migration, eco-technologies, gender equality and
identity, coffee production, social and artisan cooperatives, non-governmental organizations, etc.
During the first five weeks of the program, classes are dedicated to these topics and to developing a small
independent research project that you will carry out during the last few weeks of the program.
Lecture based classes are limited, and many class hours are spent in the field, visiting with community
leaders, activists, non-profit organizations, community radios, etc.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 9 UArizona credits | Housing | Excursions | Health Insurance

Courses offered:

GEOG 362

GEOG 370

GEOG 455/555

LAS 395A

LAS 462

For additional information about this study abroad opportunity, please contact Oliver Froehling at oliver.froehling@gmail.com.

Term: Summer
Application Deadline: Feburary 25
Start Date: June 10
End Date: August 2

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