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Maya Language Study in Guatemala 2013: Oxlajuj Aj: Kaqchikel Maya Language & Culture
Antigua, Guatemala | June 17 – July 26, 2013

Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Kaqchikel, one of the principal Mayan languages, is spoken by more than half a million people in highland Guatemala. The Stone Center for Latin American Studies offers an intensive six-week course in this vital language and its culture— a unique opportunity to observe and study the complex process as a traditionally marginalized language is standardized for use in education and publication.

The program is open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates with appropriate academic backgrounds and a working knowledge of Spanish. This program is envisioned as a shared learning experience between students and teachers. While gaining access to Mayan culture, students also provide their Mayan collaborators with access to the large body of scholarship on their culture which has been published in the United States and Europe.

COURSES OFFERED:

Students will have the opportunity to earn 3 credits (one Kaqchikel language course) or 6 credits (one Kaqchikel language course plus a culture course).

• ANTH 6840 (3 credits): Beginning Kaqchikel Language
• ANTH 7570 (3 credits): Intermediate Kaqchikel Language
• ANTH 7580 (3 credits): Advanced Kaqchikel Language
• ANTH 6870 (3 credits): Kaqchikel Mayan Culture

PROGRAM COST:
The cost of the six-week program is $4,600 for the three-credit option and $5,000 for the six-credit option. The costs include 3 or 6 credits from Tulane University (transferable to other universities), medical insurance, specialized tours, outings, and demonstrations, and travel in between sites on the program. Housing, airfare, incidental costs, meals, and extra expenses are not included in the program price.

Scholarships: This program qualifies as a FLAS-approved program with 140 contact hours of language instruction. Eligible graduate students interested in applying should visit the Stone Center website for information regarding application procedures and deadlines.

PROGRAM APPLICATION:
This program is open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates only. Non-Tulane students are welcome to apply, but should confirm with their home university that their credits will transfer. Complete applications (application form, copy of transcript, and two recommendations) are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2013.
Note: Application fee can be waived for FLAS Fellowship applicants. Contact Laura Wise for more information.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION HERE BEFORE APPLYING.

Application for admission to this program is available for download here.

For questions on this program, contact Prof. Judith M. Maxwell, Department of Anthropology at Tulane University, by phone at 504.862.3046, by email at maxwell@tulane.edu, or visit her website.

You can also contact Laura Wise at 504.862.8629, or at sclassum@tulane.edu.

Download a printable flyer for this program here.