This course is a field study of the oral history, literature,
language, art, dance, and religious life of the Quichua Indian
people from pre-Columbian times to the present. The unique
perspective of the course is gained by living and working with
native communities in the Andes Mountains and Amazonian Forests.
Members of these communities will serve as co-teachers in the
course.
LOCATION:
QUITO (June 7th-9th): Inca and colonial city founded in 1534.
Visit Baroque churches built with Inca gold while studying the
impact of the Spanish missions.
AMAZONIAN NAPO RUNA COMMUNITY (June 10th-21st: Learn the oral
history of ancestral hunting grounds while camped out in the rain
forest with an Amazonian family. Observe the ceremonial planting
of manioc while helping a family clear secondary forest with
machetes. Listen to the songs of a Napo Runa medicine woman.
BANOS (June 22nd-24th): Mountain pilgrimage site and spa. Rest,
ride horseback on the slopes of Mt. Tunguragua, and soak in
volcanic hot springs. Visit Inca ruins.
CAYAMBE ANDEAN QUICHUA COMMUNITIES (June 25th-30th): Learn about
the meaning of sacred mountains and lakes while hiking in the
high Andean tundra. Observe the dances of San Juan and San Pedro
at the time of the new corn.
ELIGIBILITY
This program is open to mature and adventurous students willing
to meet the challenges of engaging an indigenous culture.
Students from any college or university may apply. Non-resident
tuition is waived for summer sessions. Applicants will be
contacted for a screening interview which can be conducted by
telephone. To reserve a place in the program, submit a completed
application form with the $100 ($50 non-refundable) application
fee by March 1, 2000. Non-ASU students must submit proof of
immunization. Applications will be accepted until the spaces are
filled.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Students must enroll for seven credits: four in Quichua
Language and Literature and three from any of the course
offerings listed below:
FLA 494: Intro to Quichua Language & Literature (4) - MANDATORY
ASB 494/591: ST: Field Study of Andean/Amazonian Cultures (3)
REL 332: South American Indian Religions (3)
REL 494/591: ST: Field Study of Andean/Amazonian Religion (3)
ACCOMPANYING FACULTY
Professor Tod Swanson is Director of ASU's Center for Latin
American Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies.
Swanson was raised in Ecuador and is fluent in Spanish and
Quichua. Professor Cecilia Mafla was born and raised in Ecuador
and is completely fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to coming
to ASU, she taught for many years at the Universidad San
Francisco in Quito in the area of literature and linguistics.
She is experienced in three dialects of Quichua.
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
Varies from a health spa nestled in the Andes to camping under a
palm thatch in the Amazon forest. In indigenous communities
basic American style meals alternate with opportunities to sample
native cuisine.
COST OF THE PROGRAM
The cost of $1,995 (subject to change) includes tuition and fees,
ground transportation in Ecuador, lodging and three meals a day.
Not included: airfare (approx. $680 with a group rate), passport,
health insurance, and personal expenses.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT:
Prof. Tod Swanson, Director
Center for Latin American Studies
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 872401
Tempe, AZ 85287-2401
Telephone: (480) 965-5127
Fax: (480) 965-6679
E-mail: Tod.Swanson@asu.edu
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Stefanie L. Bobar Secretary, Administrative
Center for Latin American Studies Tel: (602) 965-4191
Arizona State University Fax: (602) 965-6679
PO Box 872401 E-mail: slbobar@imap3.asu.edu
Tempe, AZ 85287-2401 WWW: http://www.asu.edu/clas/latin
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