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COSTA
RICA: Tropical Field Research Semester (Spring)
The Associated Colleges of the Midwest Tropical Field Research Semester
is a program for advanced independent work in the natural and social
sciences and the humanities. Students design and conduct supervised
research projects. During the first four weeks, students take an
orientation course combining the intensive study of Spanish and
Costa Rican culture while preparing a detailed research proposal
based on a wide variety of possible projects. Research opportunities
exist in the areas of tropical biology and ecology; the social sciences,
such as economics, political science, sociology, and public health;
archeology and cultural anthropology; and literature and the arts.
Each student works at a carefully selected field site during March
and April under the supervision of a project adviser who provides
professional advising on research methodology and the practical
problems of operating in the field. During a month-long period in
San Jose at the end of the semester, students complete research
papers and formally present their results. In San Jose, housing
is in homestays with Costa Rican families. Although housing arrangements
differ widely during fieldwork at research sites in various parts
of the country, many students are placed with families who speak
only Spanish during this phase of the program. Eligibility: Coursework
in the proposed research discipline. Minimum of 3 semesters of Spanish
or the equivalent. Preference given to students with strong backgrounds
in Spanish. Familiarity with statistics and field work methodology
strongly recommended.
Undergraduate Programs
Organization for Tropical Studies
Box 90630
Durham, NC 27708-0630
PH: 919-684-5774 | Fax: 919-684-5661
nao@duke.edu
Program Adviser: Professor Campbell, X4932, Science 1609, Science
1205 (Biology); Professor Willis, X 4875, Carnegie 103 (Social Science)
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Africa
Australia
East Asia
Eastern Europe
Latin America & Caribbean
Middle East
North America
South Asia
Western Europe
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