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SIT Study Abroad Peru: Indigenous Peoples and Globalization (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Class Standing: 2. 3rd Class, 3. 2nd Class, 4. 1st Class
Housing Options: Host Family, Hotel/Hostel Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Areas of Study: Economics and Business, Electives, International Studies, Modern Languages
Program Description:

Explore how indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to ensure the preservation of their cultural values and to shape their own future in the face of globalization and rapid change.

peruThis program explores the social, economic, political, and cultural impacts of globalization on indigenous peoples, and the ways in which communities respond and adapt to these transformations in Peru. Students can rapidly advance their Spanish and also learn introductory Quechua, an indigenous language of the Andean region.

Major topics of study include:

  • Indigenous rights, advocacy, and policy
  • Community empowerment
  • Identity recognition
  • Historical legacies and contemporary social movements
  • Impacts of global changes: society, culture, economy, and ecology


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 05/16/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2024 12/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.