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Tours
The Troeller Institute for Global Studies and the Mexico City Campus of Alliant International University will promote academic and cultural tours that explore Mexico's past, present and future in 2002 and 2003.
To propose and organize a tour with your Institution, write to us.
Discover the richness of Mexican archeology through a deeper understanding of its many cultures. Visit prehispanic Mexican sites and the historical legacy left by man, led by experts in the field.
One Day Tours: Teotihuacan - Xochicalco - Cacaxtla
Two Day Tours: Cantona - Teopantecuanitlan/Cuetlajuchitlan
Three to Nine Day "Mayan Exploration" Tours: Campeche - Chiapas
TIGS-AIU Tours 2002 - 2003
The Route of Independence - August 2002
Follow the leaders who raised the banner and cry for independence in Mexico as we visit Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo and Guanajuato. Discussions will examine the social and political context of the time and what "independence" represented for society.
Optional university credit available: History, Latin American StudiesNAFTA: A Second Look - November/December 2002
What has become of NAFTA in Mexico? Or, better, what has become of Mexico under NAFTA? Talk to business people, large and small, and visit markets, farms, and maquiladoras in central Mexico to learn more from the Mexican side.
Optional university credit available: International Business, Economics, Latin American Studies, International Relations
Rainforest Reflections & Revelations - March 2003
Journey as we visit ancient Mayan sites, then continue upriver to a biosphere research station to listen, look, and learn about the interweavings of life in the rainforest and its natural, economic, and political role in Mexico and the world.
Optional university credit available: International Relations, Latin American Studies, Environmental Studies
Revolution on the Northern Frontier - Summer 2003
This tour will journey into Chihuahua and Durango to stand where Francisco "Pancho" Villa rode. We will also look at Mexico's relations with the US at the time and the establishment of foreign settlements such as the Mennonites. From Chihuahua, we'll ride the train to the spectacular Copper Canyon and visit a Raramuri indigenous village.
Optional university credit available: Latin American Studies, International Relations; History
Development Issues in Latin America - November/December 2003
With a look at the inter-relationships of social, political, economic and cultural issues, we will tour the country side of the state of Veracruz, looking at the roots of labor unrest in Mexico, tropical crops, the role of eco-tourism and the development of a working port.
Optional university credit available: History, Latin American Studies, Economics, International Relations
Tour schedules are subject to change and additional tours may be available. Customized programs for universities and other interested groups are available throughout the year. Contact Myra Ingmanson at mingmanson@usiumexico.edu for more information.
