Latin American and Iberian Studies

**Upcoming 2005:

July 6-14, 2005
Tracing the Andes: The Heights and Chasms of Andean Societies

As the longest mountain chain in the world, the grand Andes mountain system, with its unique ecosystems, extends for more than 8,900 kilometers (5,500 miles) along the entire length of western South America, from Tierra del Fuego, in the south, to the Caribbean coast, in the north. Socio-economic, political and cultural changes and continuities also extend and blend throughout this territory, giving shape to different societies. From an inter-disciplinary approach connecting the past to contemporary themes, you are invited to participate in the exploration of Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela to understand how their diverse societies and identities take form within local, regional and worldwide developments.

Thematic Issues to be covered during intensive Summer Institute day sessions (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) *:

• Geography and Pre-Hispanic Cultures in the Andes
• The Andes and the Spanish Colonial System: Colonial Traces in Current Times
• People’s Lives: Human Development in the Andes - Economic and Social Policy/ Urban & Rural Migrations/Land reforms
• Social Movements / The Visible and Invisible Revolutions ˆResistance and Social Change / Interpretations and Realities of Peace, Conflict and Violence
• Geography and Biodiversity
• Artistic Expressions in the Andes
• Latin America and the U.S. Educational Context 

*A more detailed day-to-day schedule can be sent to you upon request.

Requirements and Eligibility

This intensive Summer Institute (Wednesday, July 6 ˆ Thursday, July 13, 2005) is open to K-12 , college and university educators, administrators, support staff, librarians, curriculum specialists, and others who are interested in learning more about Latin American societies/The Andes.

As a follow-up component to be undertaken during the Fall05, educators who participate in our Institute must complete a project related to The Andes in ways that are applicable and relevant to their teaching contexts, knowledge interests and pedagogical practices (e.g., syllabi showing internationalization of courses taught; lesson plans; teaching materials, resource kits, and research proposals). 

Tuition Fee/Registration:
$400 for the July 6-14, 2005 Summer Institute; includes reading materials, CEUs.
(Partial tuition waivers will be considered based on need).

Complete attached registration form and return with payment to:

Carolina Belalcázar
Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies
Yale University
P.O. Box 208206
New Haven, CT 06520-8206

Housing**
Local hotels ($89-$115) single or double occupancy plus tax.
Yale campus housing ($45/night per person; $55/night, double) including tax.

Meals**
Meals in New Haven typically cost: breakfast $6.50; lunch $10; dinner $13.50

Parking **
$17/week (Pierson Sage garage).

**Prices may be subject to change.

CEUs
Yale is an authorized Continuing Education Unit (CEU) provider (No. 716). Successful completion of the program, including the follow-up component, earns approximately 7.2 CEUs.

For more Information and/or to send completed attached registration contact:

Carolina Belalcázar
PIER- CLAIS Outreach Director
(203) 432-5605, (203) 432-3422
carolina.belalcazar@yale.edu

Deadline for registration: June 17, 2005. Participants are encouraged to apply early as there will be pre-institute required reading and a limit to the number of participants that can be accepted.

Sponsored by the Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies, the Yale Center for International and Area Studies, and the U.S. Department of Education through a Title VI National Resource Center grant.

Above Image: The Andes. Image credit: ASDC at NASA LaRC/NASA Langley Atmospheric Sciences Data Center.

“The Andes mountains are the backbone of South America, running nearly the full length of the western side of that continent. The region in this image includes the southern end of Peru, the northern portion of Chile, and the western part of Bolivia, which intersect near the inward “bend” in the coastline. Lake Titicaca, whose coastline forms part of the border between Peru and Bolivia, is prominently featured. At an altitude of 12,500 feet, it is said to be the highest navigable lake in the world.” (ASDC-NASA).