Prof. Campbell and I will bring RWU students to Brazil from May 22 through June 11, 2012. Guided by the tools of ethnographic inquiry, students will immerse themselves in local environmental dilemmas in Amazonia and Minas Gerais, and will learn to place the experiences of local communities in a larger social and historical context. With an eye toward community empowerment, student groups will report on locally relevant topics related to the environment and resource struggles. Brazil is a global economic superpower, and analysts are watching closely how it balances economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection. In this program, students will gain a firsthand understanding of these dynamics, and will learn how to accurately report on and engage in environmental debates in an ethical manner.
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