Ethnographic Field School in Belize - Summer 2023

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Jan 19, 2023, 10:18:50 AM1/19/23
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Ethnographic Field School in Belize - June 13-July 12, 2023


Community-based research coupled with ethnographic methods training in Belize, an English-speaking country in Central America!


  • Experience Belizean culture for one month doing ethnography!

  • Be a part of a community-based research project on agricultural development within northern Belize farming communities!

  • Develop skills in ethnographic methods of data collection!

  • Collaborate on an original ethnographic field report, which may lead to presentations at regional, national and international conferences as well as publications!


In addition to conducting community-based research, students will visit the  Belize Zoo, Banquitas House of Culture, Cuello's Distillery, Lamanai Maya Ruins (via boat on the New River), Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve (Cave Tubing), and more!


  • Base Program Price: $4,179.00 (includes ground transportation, accommodations, breakfast, dinner, and excursions – lunches and personal expenses are only other costs of participation)

  • Group Travel Price: $650-$850 (estimated price roundtrip air transportation)

  • Tuition: Waived! Optional transfer credit to another institution, $100.00 transcript fee (check with your institutional transfer fees, if any).

  • Early Application Deadline: February 17, 2023 ($100 reduction in program price/application fee) Space is limited, it is best to apply well ahead of the deadline!

  • Final Application Deadline: March 3, 2023 (application fee of $250)

  • *Cancel for any reason prior to March 17, 2023, and receive a Full Refund.

  • Credit: 4 hours (undergraduate or graduate)

  • Cooperative Center for Study Abroad: Course Site, Online Application, and Scholarships


For more information, including sample syllabus, schedule, and packing list as well as scholarships and fundraising techniques, visit: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/centers/cfaa/ethnographic-field-school.html


If you are interested in more information or to be included in updates on scholarship opportunities, application deadlines, and events related to the field school, please email the field school director, Dr. Douglas Hume (hum...@nku.edu)!


Douglas W. Hume, Ph.D. (he/him)

Professor of Anthropology

Director, Ethnographic Field School in Belize

Director, Center for Applied Anthropology

Sociology, Anthropology & Philosophy

Northern Kentucky University

https://nku.edu/~humed1/

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