Faculty Directed Programs in North and Latin America
ARGENTINA
Earn 15 credits studying in Buenos Aires over Spring semester. Students will attend and complete intensive Spanish language and cultural classes at an Argentinean University as well as classes taught by Dr. Bustos Fernandez. Students will explore its cafes, elegant avenues, innumerable museums, bookstores, theatre, soccer games, the government buildings, Delta, and much more. Participants do not need to be Spanish majors. Contact: Maria Bustos Fernandez, maria.bustos@mso.umt.edu, 243-4002. Next Program: Spring Semester 2014. More details...
BELIZE
The UM archaeological field school in Belize focuses on Cahal Pech, an important Mayan ceremonial center located on an imposing hill overlooking the western Belize Valley. Beyond hands-on filed training, the class will feature pre-trip planning/background lectures, evening lectures on Mayan archaeology, and field trips to other major Mayan sites. Contact: John Douglas, john.douglas@umontana.edu, 243-4246, and Linda Brown, linda1.brown@umontana.edu. Next Program: January 2012. More details...
CANADA
Students will participate in archaeological excavations at the famous Bridge River housepit village. This ancient village was occupied for over 2000 years and provides a great opportunity for students to contribute to Pacific Northwest archaeology. By enrolling in the course students will learn the basics of archaeological field techniques. They will also develop a stronger appreciation for the relationships between research questions and field data collection procedures. Contact: Dr. Anna Prentiss,anna.prentiss@umontana.edu, 243-6152. Next Program: May-June 2013. More details...
CHILE
Students will be enrolled in the Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile. Their registration process will take place in Missoula and will be closely planned by the student in consultation with the Program Director to insure that all credits earned in Chile will count towards the student’s study and graduation plans. Participants do NOT need to be Spanish majors or minors. The University Mayor will provide four field trips in and around the Santiago area. Contact: Clary Loisel, clary.loisel@umontana.edu, 243-2150. Next Program: mid-January-late April 2013. More details...
CHILEAN PATAGONIA
This is an archaeological field course. Students will participate in archaeological survey and excavation in the Rio Ibanez Valley of Chilean Patagonia. Contact: Dr. Anna M. Prentiss, Anthropology, anna.prentiss@umontana.edu, 243-6152. Next Program: January 2012. More details...
COSTA RICA
Earn 15 credits spending one month in Costa Rica and one month in Montana with Aerie's Semester in Wilderness Medicine program. This is a unique program in the wilderness medicine filed, providing students with industry-leading certifications earned through unparalleled experiential learning opportunities. Contact: David McEvoy, david@aeriemed.com, 542-9972; and Adrienne Corti, adrienne.corti@umontana.edu, 243-4206. Next Program: January-April 2012. More details...
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
This 2-week 3-credit winter session course will deepen your understanding of Hispanic culture by exploring issues of education and poverty and completing a series of service learning projects in the southwestern region of the Dominican Republic. Contact: Dr. Lisa Blank, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, lisa.blank@umontana.edu, 243-5304. Next Program: January 2012. More details...
MEXICO
This 6-week program provides students with the opportunity to study Spanish and aspects of contemporary Mexico while living in Mexico. Students take 3 academic courses, live with Mexican families, and go on a number of field trips related to the themes of sustainable development and immigration. The program is in its 12th consecutive year. Pátzcuaro, known for its colonial architecture, large indigenous population and culture, and its natural beauty, has a population about the size of Missoula, located approximately 200 miles to the west of Mexico City. Students interested in the program who have safety concerns regarding travel in Mexico should speak with the director. Visit www.cas.umt.edu/mexico/default.html or contact: Dr. Paul Haber, Political Science, paul.haber@mso.umt.edu, 243-4862. Next Program: Late May-Early July 2013. More details...
NICARAGUA
Earn 3 credits (graduate or undergraduate) during this 2-week program in Nicaragua. Students will focus on the environment, human rights, and efforts towards sustainable development in Central America. No previous language required. Contact: Dr. Dan Spencer, daniel.spencer@umontana.edu or 243-6111. Next Program: May-June 2013 More details...
PERU
The 2-credit Peruvian Andes exploration course takes place in the high sierra region of Peru within the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountains) in Huascaran National Park. The area provides bountiful educational opportunities in both the environmental and cultural arenas, pertaining to topics like water quantity and quality from both climate change and a prominent mining economy, eco-tourism as a means of generating income and protecting natural resources, cultural history and pride in a time of ‘modernization’, amongst others. Contact: visit www.cfc.umt.edu/studyabroad/Peru.html, Dr. Keith Bosak, keith.bosak@umontana.edu, 243-6062. Next Program: July-August 2013. More details...
