This three-credit Seminar addresses the most urgent issues in the agenda of the Latin American Indigenous Peoples Movement and its relationship with globalization. The Seminar explores the thoughts and experiences of various indigenous peoples of Costa Rica (Brunkas, Ngöge, Maleku) and Ecuador (Quichua of the Amazon), in the context of the present political situations in those countries. A set of readings covers aspects related to globalization, indigenous struggles, spirituality, relationship with nature, intercultural education, international legislation, market economy and power relations. A Seminar reader, internet research, interviews, direct observations, collective discussions and documentation are the main resources for learning. In addition to the contact hours, students will be expected to carry out an additional 60 hours of field work and 30 hours of independent study.
Contact hours: 45 in class and in the field.