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CDAE 195: Development & Indigenous Peoples Four-credit course On campus: Fall semester 2013

CDAE 195: Development & Indigenous Peoples Four-credit course On campus: Fall semester 2013 Belize: Dec. 29, 2013 to Jan. 11, 2014. Belize. Only English-speaking country in Central America Unique combination of Caribbean and Latin American geography and culture

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CDAE 195: Development & Indigenous Peoples Four-credit course On campus: Fall semester 2013

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  1. CDAE 195: Development & Indigenous Peoples Four-credit course On campus: Fall semester 2013 Belize: Dec. 29, 2013 to Jan. 11, 2014

  2. Belize • Only English-speaking country in Central America • Unique combination of Caribbean and Latin American geography and culture • Geographic area the size ofMassachusetts • ½ the population of Vermont

  3. Why Belize? • One of the most ecologically and biologically diverse countries in the world • Ideal location to study sustainable development

  4. Ecological diversity • Last intact tropical forest north of the Amazon • Longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere • UNESCO World Heritage Site

  5. Biological diversity

  6. World’s first jaguar preserveCockscomb Wildlife Reserve

  7. Largest cave system in the Western Hemisphere--many sacred to the Maya

  8. Community co-management Unique approach to managing protected areas

  9. Pioneer in Ecotourism

  10. Cultural DiversityEthnic groupsinclude: • Mestizo • Creole • Garifuna • Maya • East Indian • Mennonite • Chinese • Lebanese

  11. “When it comes to rich cultural heritage, incredible nature on land and sea, spectacular beauty and a truly warm and friendly people, Belize makes my own top five list of the world’s best places to see and experience.” --Costas Christ, senior editor, National Geographic Traveler

  12. Challenges to sustainable development:--Development Pressures

  13. --Mass (Cruise Ship) Tourism

  14. --Solid Waste Management

  15. --Population increase • At the current rate, population of Belize will double in 20 years

  16. Course description This course examines sustainable development issues in Belize, with a particular focus on challenges facing Belize’s two indigenous populations: • The Garifuna people • The Maya people

  17. Dec. 29 to Jan. 3Macal Jungle River Camp Orientation and introductory classes

  18. Jan. 3 to Jan. 6Laguna VillageThe Maya

  19. Jan. 6 to Jan. 7Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuaryDevelopment and Wildlife Conservation

  20. Jan. 7 to Jan. 11HopkinsVillageThe Garifuna

  21. Where we stay • Macal River Camp at Chaa Creek • Toledo Ecotourism Association (TEA) Guesthouse (Laguna) • Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve • All Seasons Guesthouse (Hopkins)

  22. Financial Details Tuition • Included in fall semester tuition Program Fee • Approximately $1400 • Includes • All lodging • Three meals per day in all locations • All program-related in-country transportation and admissions • Does not include airfare (travel on your own) • Budget approx. $800

  23. Program Dates Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 • Students are met at the Belize Int’l. Airport and transported to the Macal River Camp Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 • Students are transported from Hopkins to the Belize Int’l. Airport

  24. Information Sessions Dates: Mon., April 1, 5:30 p.m. Tue., April 2, 8:00 p.m. Location: Morrill Hall Conference Room

  25. Process for Instructor Permission(following information sessions) 1. Application • Due Friday, April 5 2. Interview • Week of April 8 Note: As of April 10, there are still three spaces available. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all 14 places are filled.

  26. Selection Criteria • Year and major • Recommendations • Academic performance • Community service • Our perception of • your commitment to maximizing the benefits of this experience, personally and for others • “intangibles” • flexibility • sense of adventure • ability to “roll with the punches”

  27. For more information:jay.ashman@uvm.edu

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