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SIT Study Abroad Bolivia: Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Cochabamba, Bolivia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Year, Spring, Y2-Fall, Y2-Spring
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  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Spanish Minimum GPA: 2.5
Areas of Study: Amazonian Studies, Andean Studies, Latin American Studies, Multiculturalism, Quechua, Spanish Housing Options: Homestay, Hotel/Hostel
Click here for a definition of this term Language Pre-requisite: 3 semesters college level or equivalent Program Sponsor: SIT
Program Type: Field-based program Program Status: Colby-approved program
Experiential learning opportunities: Field study, Independent Study Class Status: 3 - Junior
Program Description:



Program Summary

Credits: 16

Duration: 15 weeks

Program Base: Cochabamba

Language Study: Spanish

Prerequisites: 3 semesters Spanish

Bolivia: Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change
Explore how concepts of community well-being and cultural identity are being creatively redefined in Bolivia, a country with 36 ethnic groups and the first indigenous president in South America.

View Photo Gallery‹ ›This program studies cultural identity and the concept of community well-being in Bolivia. On this program, you will inquire into the social and psychological impact of globalization on Bolivian communities in Andean and Amazonian regions, asking why some communities seem to be depressed, downtrodden, and at risk, while others find resilience and reaffirmation in their families, social networks, creative outlets, traditions, and other resources.

Major topics of study include:

Bolivia’s complex history and current realities
Systems of knowledge and indigenous cosmovisión 
Themes of community well-being (“vivir bien”) and resilience
Globalization and Bolivia’s contemporary sociopolitical struggles


This program is currently not accepting applications.