Virginia Commonwealth University will be conducting its summer program
in Barbados again, and this year there will be two separate programs for
students to choose from.
 
Caribbean Cultures (6 credits)
 
This is a two-course, team-taught program consisting of one anthropology
course (Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean and one African American
Studies course (Caribbean perspectives on the African Diaspora).
Principal instructors are Dan Mouer and Bernard Moitt. There are a
number of guest lecturers from Barbados as well. The course includes
lectures, field trips, and cultural programs. Students will participate
in a number of activities related to Crop Over (the Bajan
carnival-equivalent) and Emancipation Day celebrations.
 
Research Projects in Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnography (3 credits)
 
This course is designed for advanced undergraduate and post-grad
students who wish to participate in Dr. Mouer's research in Barbados, or
who would like his guidance in setting up individual or group projects
dealing with culture history or popular culture in Barbados.
 
Fees for the 6-credit Caribbean Cultures program will be $2990. The
3-credit research course will run $2445. These figures include airfare
(rountrip from Washington DC), VCU tuition, room, and all program costs.
They do not include the cost of meals or out-of-pocket incidental
expenses. Tuition fees are the same for in-state, out-of-state, graduate
or postgraduate students. Arrangements can be made for non-VCU students
to take the courses for transfer credit.
 
The programs run concurrently for three weeks, July 18-August 8. If you
are interested in gathering more info, please contact Dan Mouer at:
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In addition, Robin Ryder will join with two faculty colleagues from
VCU's School of the Arts to run a 4-week program on Peruvian Art and
Archaeology. Students may enroll for either 6- or 9-credit programs.
Courses include archaeology, art history and fine art (studio) options.
The group will spend one week in Lima, a week on the north coast
(visiting sites such as Chan-Chan and Chiclayo, and two weeks in and
around Cuzco. This program will run during the month of June. For more
info, contact Robin Ryder at:
 
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Note that it is possible to do both Barbados and Peru with us this
summer!!!!
 
Dan