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HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCE
In addition to substantive work at internship
sites working on health, youth development, women’s
issues, environment, human rights or other issues, you
will experience Ecuador’s diverse culture through
field studies in indigenous communities and the rain
forest.
A sampling of the internships available:
Acción Ecológica | Asociación Cristiana
de Jóvenes | Centro de la Niña Trabajadora
| Comision Ecumenica de Derechos Humanos | Federación
de Barrios Populares | Maria Droste Foundation | Matilde
Refuge | Service for Peace and Justice
Each
student also carries out an independent study project
on a topic of personal choice, which includes hands-on
field research.
THE
SETTING
Ecuador
presents a complex scenario of social, cultural, economic
and political phenomena.
Students enter an extraordinary social laboratory for
analysis while also gaining first-hand perceptions about
what social change really means. Non-government organizations
working for community development and social change
are dynamic and diverse in Ecuador.
In
Quito, you will stay with a family. Hotels or hostels
are used during group field trips. All meals are provided
by home stay families or through a food stipend during
travel.
CURRICULUM, CREDIT & REQUIREMENTS
The fall program offers a seminar focused on social
movements; the spring offering concentrates on globalization
and human migration. All lectures and discussions are
in Spanish. (Note: Ecuadorians speak slowly and clearly
– an ideal environment for students to gain confidence
and fluidity.) Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers
may be written in English or Spanish. Internships and
field projects are conducted entirely in Spanish. Students
needing additional language development may arrange
for outside tutorials at an additional cost.
All
students take four courses, the equivalent to 16 semester
hours or 27 trimester credits.
Community
Participation for Social Change Seminar
Independent Study Project
Internship Placement and Seminar (equivalent to
2 courses)
NOTES: The equivalent of two years of college Spanish
is required. Internship placements vary based on student
interest and language skills. Language instruction is
not provided. The program is open to students from all
majors especially those interested in social change
in Latin American communities and eager for practical
experience as well as immersion in the Spanish language.
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