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I chose Central College Abroad because of the location, available classes, Outdoor Pursuits program, and housing situation.
– Shireen Jahedkar
Austin College

summer program: merida, yucatan


Merida Ethnographic Field School
Cultural Immersion and Anthropological Fieldwork

Summer 2012 Dates and Fees
Dates: June 3-30, 2012
Program Fee: $3,121 (Airfare not included)
Deposit deadline: March 1, 2012 ($500, non-refundable)

Professor Jeffrey Bass (Central College) will lead students on a four week fieldwork experience in Merida, Yucatan. Students will meet three hours a day, four days a weekto learn about Latin American cultures and the methods anthropologists use  to carry out ethnographic fieldwork. In between classes, students will carry out small field projects with their Mexican host families and local community partners. Spanish speaking ability not required.

Course information: 6 credits

Students will choose two of the following three classes:

  • Ethnographic Field Methods (ANTH 366)
  • Applied Anthropology (ANTH 465)
  • Cultures of Latin America (ANTH 255)
  • an automatic x-credit (Central College core requirement)

Program highlights:

  • Live with host families that provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Class fieldtrips to museums, markets, and other Merida locations.
  • Overnight weekend trips to archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza and    Tulum, and natural wonders such as cenotes and a wildlife sanctuary.

Application iInformation:

This program is open to Central College students as well as students from other colleges and universities. Please contact Professor Jeffrey Bass for program details and application information:

Professor Jeffrey Bass
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Central College
Office Phone:  641-628-5124
Email: bassj@central.edu