Ethnographic Program:
The effects of globalization on the cultural, social, physical environment are evident in the Bay Islands, an archipelago of cays and islands that stretch from the North coast of Honduras in to the western Caribbean Sea.  The Bay Islands, once a British Crown Colony, retain that legacy and contribute to the languages of the islands that include English, Spanish, and Garifuna (a syncretized Arawak language). As the island of Roatán, largest of the Bay Islands, adapts to rapid environmental, social, demographic and economic changes, peoples’ behaviors, beliefs and attitudes toward foodways have also undergone change.  The FGCU Ethnographic Research Expedition in Roatán is focused on the causes, effects and extent of that change.  During our summer field session, students will take part of an intensive Spanish language instruction. Working under the supervision of faculty researchers students will develop skills in anthropological research; collect, assess and present ethnographic data, and immerse themselves in the life ways of Roatán.

Program includes 9 credit hours
and meets SUS summer school requirement:
Students will enroll in 3 courses:
ANT 3495 Research Methods
ISS 4955 Study Abroad
LAS 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies
      
Costs:
$ 500.00 for FGCU students
$ 1800.00 for non - FGCU students
$ 400 (approx) Airfare
$ 1000.00 Tuition for 9 credits for in-state students
 
Upon selection, students will provide a non- refundable deposit of $100 to secure their place in the program. 

 
These fees support:
• Spanish instruction
• Room and board
• Use of laundry facility
• Research supplies
• Local transportation costs
• Airport and departure taxes

Scholarship/Financial Aid
All students selected for program receive Meftah International Internship Scholarships. This award defrays the costs of room and board as well as various program expenses. Additional financial aid is available including Full Scholarship from the Meftah Foundation. Students in previous expeditions have also received travel support from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Honors’ Program at FGCU.

How to apply:
Applications available from Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences Office at Whitaker Hall 245 after November 1, 2005 or download below

Applicants need to:
•Have taken one or more courses in anthropology and be in good academic standing
•Secure a letter of recommendation
•Complete Essay and application form in packet
• Submit application materials no later than February 21, 2006

Program Application
Click here to download the application
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Please bring completed application to
Whitaker 249 or fax it to 239 590 7445

For more information contact:
Mike McDonald 239-590-7217 | mmcdonal@fgcu.edu
Noemi Creagan 2390590-7426 | fcreagan@fgcu.edu