Monthly Archives: February 2016

Final Projects: Graciela Lopez

Graciela wrote her final essay as a letter home, reflecting on her intentions for her time in Bolivia. Excerpts from her letter: In this picture you can see my host mother, host sister and I. Although we may not agree … Continue reading

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Final Projects: Benjamin Hartheimer

Through my ethnographic fieldwork, I was able to observe and analyze four different food locations: a supermarket, a large outdoor market, a street vendor, and a restaurant. More specifically, I compared the supermarket (I C Norte) to the outdoor market … Continue reading

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Final Projects: Cecil Brooks

For his final project, Cecil wrote and performed these pieces about the Bolivian economy, identity and social struggles. Exportación del Cuerpo” (to “Mash” by J Dilla – START AT 00:17) [Verse 1] (24 Bars) El concepto de un territorio aislado, … Continue reading

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Final Projects: Peter Barkey-Bircann

Vacant Spaces & Defense Systems: Cochabamba, Bolivia Peter’s photo essay draws his reflections on conversations with his family, his walks through the city, and the work of Brazilian anthropologist Teresa Caldeira, and her analysis of urban space, fear of crime … Continue reading

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Despedida: the Goodbye Party

On the last Friday of class, students presented their final projects. They were amazing! Then, a final lunch with their host families, packing and a goodbye party before most headed to the airport to fly to La Paz. We enjoyed … Continue reading

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