Explore the rich food heritage and archaeology of Oaxaca, Mexico, through science-focused site visits,expert-led discussions, and hands-on experiences.
Learn about past humans diets, ancient biomolecules, modern cooking techniques, domestication of the Americas’ most important plants, and the interaction of food and human biology. The course will open with language training at the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, including medical Spanish, if desired.
Course of study
To be announced.
Faculty
Noreen Tuross, PhD, Landon T. Clay Professor of Scientific Archaeology, Harvard University
Linda Reynard, D Phil, Research Associate and Lecturer, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University
Application
Before applying, review the Admission and Policies and FAQs pages.
You must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college or be a first-year student in good academic standing to apply.
The application materials, outlined below, are due January 28, 2016:
- A completed online application (available in early December) that includes:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A detailed statement of interest in the program
- Transcripts (student record accepted for Harvard students)
Program directors may request letters of recommendations and interviews.
You will be notified of admission decisions by mid-February.
Cost
There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee. The program cost includes the following:
- Tuition
- Room, breakfast, and some dinners
- Field trips and excursions
In addition to the program fee, you are responsible for:
- A health insurance fee (waived if you have US insurance that provides coverage outside the United States)
- Transportation to and from Mexico
- Independent excursions
- The cost of passports and visas (if the latter is needed)
- Any immunizations
How to pay and funding options
See Payment and Funding for payment deadlines, deposit amounts, and more information, including funding options for Harvard College students.
Accommodations
To be announced.
Additional information
Contact summerabroad@dcemail.harvard.edu.
Students with disabilities
Contact the disability services coordinator as soon as possible. See Students with Disabilities for more information.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/study-abroad/oaxaca-puebla-mexico