Peralta Community College District: African Heritage of Latin America in Peru

Join our Service Learning Program to Peru this June, 2020. We will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu and the participate in eco-focused community development projects with the Uros people living on floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Locations: Peru College: Laney College Course(s): AFRAM 18 (#23076/23625) or M/LAT 32 (#23078/23626) Instructor: Bobby Seals Term: Spring 2020 Units: 3 
Description: Survey of the influence of African people throughout Latin America: Culture; music, language, religion and dance; examination of slavery, colonialism, resistance and independence movements in the region. June 1-11, 2020 (Travel), March 2-May 22, 2020 (online, Laney College) Service learning project will be predicated on serving a local indigenous community in Peru and working side by side on a project that will focus on self-sustainability. Cost: $2,500 (Flight included) Additional Expenses not included: Travel insurance, passport (if you do not have one already), and enrollment fees for Afram 18 or M/LAT 32 (3 units). Single room option is available. PAYMENT DETAILS/REFUND SCHEDULE: February 28, 2020: $500 (Non-Refundable Deposit). Deposit will only be refunded if the course is cancelled due to low enrollment. March 27, 2020: $1,000 (2nd Payment) April 24, 2020: $1,000 (Final Payment)