Cultures, Land and Politics in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico
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
Coordinator: David Wray
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.
Social & Environmental Justice in Oaxaca with SURCO AC (Video)
Portrait of Oaxaca, Mexico-Culture, Community, Peoples and Landscapes (Video)
Oaxaca, best city in the world
Good to Know:
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rating: Mexico rates 75/100 (with 100 being the most equal) on Equaldex’s LGBTQ+ Equality Index.
Global Peace Index rating: Mexico ranks 136/163 in the Global Peace Index. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country.
Languages spoken: Spanish
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