Winifred Tate, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
The Jan Plan in Bolivia, Cochabamba, Bolivia
January 2016
Professor Tate chronicles the adventures of The Jan Plan in Bolivia course Globalization, Democracy, and Political Transformation in Bolivia and its 13 students.
AY243 / LA243A Course Description: Students will learn a range of perspectives on recent Bolivian history; gain the ability to analyze Bolivian politics, economy, and social relations; and identify and trace critical forms of interconnection between Bolivia and contemporary global systems. Based in Cochabamba, students will live with host families, hear from analysts and activists, gain an understanding of anthropological vocabulary and concepts, conduct original research, and reflect critically on international fieldwork. Scholarships are available for students receiving financial aid through the Latin American Studies Program.