Directed by anthropologist María Elena García (CHID) and political scientist José Antonio Lucero (JSIS), this program offers students an interdisciplinary examination of the intersections of art, culture, and politics in contemporary Peru. Examining the ways in which artists, activists, and the Peruvian state have used culture for a range of political projects, students will have the opportunity to examine Peruvian society, history and politics through a variety of vantage points.

Beginning with an in-depth four week, Seattle-based introductory course to Peruvian politics and society, this 12-15 credit program continues with a five-week course in Peru. Students will be based in two major Peruvian cities, coastal Lima and Andean Cuzco. While in Peru students will have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with Peruvian scholars, activists, and artists. Students will also be able to engage in an independent and/or collaborative project which may be a traditional research paper or a creative artistic endeavor.

CHID 472A/SISLA 399A: Peruvian Politics, Culture and Society (5 cr.)

Based in Seattle, this 4-week course offers an introduction to the history, culture, and politics of Peru. Examining the legacies of colonialism, political violence, and democratic transition, students will be introduced to critical developments in twentieth and twenty-first century Peru. This course will be co-taught in English by Professors García and Lucero.

CHID 472B/SISLA 399B: Art, Politics, and Protest in Peru (5 cr.)

Collaboratively taught (in English and Spanish) by Professors García, Lucero and several invited Peruvian activists, artists, and intellectuals, students will combine classroom and field-based learning to examine the intersections of art and political worlds in Peru. Exploring the legacies of political violence and the impact of state policies through engagement with the work of artists and community organizations, this course examines the negotiation and contention that are part of efforts to rebuild Peruvian democracy. While Spanish language fluency is not required, some prior Spanish language instruction is strongly recommended.

CHID499/SISLA 499: Student Independent Project (2-5 cr.)

In consultation with program directors, students will undertake a project of their own choosing and design. Students may work independently or collaboratively in creating an artistic work or research paper incorporating the themes of the program. Examples of such projects include murals, theatrical performances, musical composition, creative writing or empirical research.

The program fee is $3,800. The Peru program fee will cover instruction costs, housing, and transportation for required field trips. A $350 deposit, included in the program fee, will be assessed to the student’s tuition account just after the student signs the payment contract. In addition and at the same time, students must pay the IPE fee of $250. The program fee does not cover: IPE fee, airfare, meals, insurance or personal travel and expenses.

The CHID Program reserves the right to change the program fee based upon dollar devaluation or unforeseen economic conditions.  If such a change occurs, students will be notified of the increase and an adjustment will be made to the final program payment. All fees are charged to students’ accounts, and paid the same way as tuition.

Refund: The $350 deposit is non-refundable. Students who have signed the payment contract are subject to the withdrawal policy outlined in the contract. Any student withdrawing from the program will be liable for a portion of the program fee, according to the schedule listed on the contract. Participants who wish to withdraw must 1) submit notice of their decision in writing to CHID and 2) must turn in the formal withdrawal request form to the International Programs and Exchanges (IPE) Office.

For information about scholarships - including the quarterly UW International Programs and Exchanges Scholarship, Go! and Fritz Grants - have a look at the following websites:

Most forms of financial aid can be used during participation in this program. Participants who are on financial aid should contact the Financial Aid office to verify that their awards will apply. Students interested in applying for increased financial aid during their study abroad should obtain a revision request from the Financial Aid office, and a budget of student expenses from the IPE office, and submit both to the Financial Aid office in Schmitz Hall.

Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. After applying, students will be contacted for an interview.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this program, participants must submit a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) form to the IPE office.
There is a $25 late fee for forms that are turned in after the deadline.

Departure Quarter	Concurrent Enrollment Deadline
Autumn	September 1
Winter	December 1
Spring	March 1
Summer	May 1
Exploration Seminar	July 1