Sacred Valley of the Incas
Peru
June 22 - August 2, 2008
Curriculum
Prerequisites: NoneRequired Course:
Archaeology C159 (Undergraduates): 12 quarter units
or
Archaeology C259 (Graduate Students): 12 quarter units
Please note that to receive graduate credit you must currently be a graduate student seeking either an MA or Ph.D. degree. If you are currently an undergraduate student, or holding a BA/BS degree, you may enroll in the graduate level course work with instructor consent. In addition to all other course requirements, students enrolled at the C259 level must submit a research paper in coordination with the project Faculty Director.
This course has the goals of introducing students to the culture and history of the high through intensive reading, lecture and visitation to relevant locations.
Grading
Undergraduate grading will be based on two quizzes (33%) and a presentation of a final project (67%).
Schedule
All schedules, itineraries, and group activities are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.Week 1- 5
Lectures, reading and visitation to cultural and historic sites (consult syllabus for details).
Week 6
Three day hike and stay at Machu Picchu
Weekends are free.