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Peoples & Cultures of the Andes: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 McCormack M01-0410 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0410
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course is an introduction to the diverse cultures of the Andean region, which comprises the following countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Topics considered include the significance of heritage, belief systems and religions, family structures, race relations, social and political institutions, and modes of production -- all considered from an anthropological perspective. The course's timeframe covers the entire modern era, from the 16th century to today.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M01-0410

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

35 / 35

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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