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Advanced Studies in Mesoamerica: Community Planning and Sustainable Development |
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AT A GLANCE:
Summer 2006:
May 15-25, 2006
Location:
Costa Rica
Course:
Community and Regional Planning
Approximate Costs (2006): :
$2200 plus tuition & fees
Costs are based on 2005 rates and a minimum number of participants and are subject to change
Subjects :
Basic field techniques in environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable community planning in developing regions and sensitive environments
Application Deadline :
January 31
Download as a PDF file :
Costa Rica.pdf |
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Course Description: Monteverde Institute...Education for a sustainable future |
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This advanced field studies course offers on-site instruction on planning sustainable communities with a special emphasis on the Meso-American region. Students in this class will learn basic field techniques in environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable community planning in developing regions and sensitive environments. The Advanced Field Studies course will be hosted by the Monteverde Institute in Costa Rica. The Monteverde Institute (MVI) is nestled in the Tilaran mountain range of Costa Rica in the cloud forest community of Monteverde. Established in 1986 as non profit educational association by Monteverde residents, the MVI blends international study and research with educational and cultural opportunities for local Monteverde communities.
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Course Topics |
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1. Introduction to Meso-America
2. Emerging Issues in Meso-America
3. Planning in the City of San Jose
4. Economic Development Issues
5. Eco-Tourism
6. Community Development and Social Issues
7. Sustainability and Environmental Issues
8. Introduction to Cloud Forest Ecology
9. Conservation and Sustainable Development
10. Environmental History
11. Landscape Ecology
12. Nature Tourism
13. Planning the Sustainable Community
14. Women and Sustainable Development
15. Sustainable Development Symposium |
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On Expedition |
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Field expeditions will include the communities of Monteverde, Santa Elena, Ecoguapas and the capital city of San Jose; the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Children’s Eternal Forest, Caldera, Arenal Volcano, forest in Santa Rosa, Junquillal, and the Braulio Carrillo National Park. |
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Tentative Itinerary |
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Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica!
Overnight in San Jose
Day 2: San Jose.
AM: University of Costa Rica, visit Ecoguapas (community), sustainable development
PM: Visit City of San Jose, Planning Department, managing growth
Day 3: Arenal
AM: Travel to Arenal
PM: Visit Arenal Volcano. Presentation “Volcanism and Alternative Energy Sources.” Tabacon hot springs.
Day 4: Monteverde
AM: Monteverde Reserve, cloud forest ecology
PM: Presentation “Forest Fragmentation and Migratory Bird Habitat: Conservation on the Pacific Slope Trail,” and “Enviromental History of Monteverde.”
Day 5: Monteverde
AM: Monteverde institute, community Art Center.
EVENING: Presentation “Local Regulatory Planning and Sustainable Futures.”
Day 6: Monteverde
AM: Women and Development, visit Finca, medicinal home garden, La Campesinita (makers of local marmalade), woodworking shop.
Day 7: San Luis
AM: Travel to San Luis. Guided hike to Amapala Hut.
PM: Presenation “Community Conservation Iniciatives.”Free time.
Day 8: Finca La Bella (Sustainable Agriculture)
AM: Lower San Luis, Finca La Bella.
EVENING: Presentation “Sustainable Agiruculture and Globalization.”
Day 9: Cloud Forest Ecology
AM: Transport to Sky Walk.
PM: Santa Elena Reserve and Bat mist netting.
Day 10: Travel to San Jose
AM: Depart to San Jose
PM: Farewell dinner.
Day 11: On to New Adventures!
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Faculty Leader |
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The UNL faculty will be Professors Rodrigo Cantarero (CRPL) and Kip Hulvershorn (CRPL). Dr. Cantarero is a Research Associate at the Monteverde Institute and a developing country specialist. Dr. Hulvershorn is a long time consultant to US National Park system and an environmental planning specialist.
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Earn UNL Credits |
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Participants will earn three credits for CRPL 495Z/895Z Advanced Field Studies Meso America during the summer pre-session.
Graduate credit is under the supervision of, and therefore granted by, the Graduate Faculty of the University of Nebraska. Graduate credit can be obtained only by previous arrangement with the Graduate College. |
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eNROLL |
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eNRoll during the Summer Sessions registration period in March. You can obtain the call number for this course from the academic department sponsor. Non-UNL students must be admitted to UNL. An on-line visiting student application is available at graduate and undergraduate levels, www.admissions.unl.edu (undergraduate) or www.unl.edu/gradstudies. |
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Your Program Fee Includes |
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• roundtrip airfare from Omaha
• accommodations with three meals each day
• transportation within Costa Rica
• selected field trips as specified in the itinerary
• travel insurance
An estimated price is $2150-2200 plus UNL tuition ( $143.75 per credit, undergraduate, resident). Costs are based on 2004 rates and a minimum number of participants and are subject to change. (9/04). |
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Scholarships and Financial Aid |
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognizes the importance of increasing the diversity in all University programs. In support International Affairs is offering limited financial assistance in the form of scholarships for UNL Study Abroad Programs. Contact International Affairs for further information. For other types of financial aid contact Caroline Routh, Scholarships & Financial Aid, 16 Canfield Administration., UNL, 472-2030. |
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Payment Schedule |
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March 1 – $200 deposit
April 1 – $500 payment
April 30 – Balance of costs
Tuition will be billed separately by UNL student accounts and will be due approximately May 1. Withdrawal after April 1is subject to a $150 cancellation fee plus irrecoverable costs. Cancellations must be made in writing to International Affairs.
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Register Now |
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Register now to reserve your space. Group size is limited to fourteen. Applications are available on the following website: www.unl.edu/iaffairs. Complete "Form A - General Information" and return it to International Affairs. You will receive further information about the trip and course requirements. Late registration is possible only if space is available.
If you are not a UNL student, a non-degree visiting student application is available on-line at www.unl.edu for undergraduate and graduate students. |
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