1	Study Abroad in Ecuador Late spring, 2006 (postponed from 2004) Profs. Lisa Seale (ENG) and Ron Lippi (ANT), UW—Marathon County 6 classes in April-May, 2006 (via compressed video) 3 weeks in Ecuador, approx. May 24-June 14, 2006 3 credits
2	To Do What? Learn about South America Meet members of some indigenous nations in their villages and homes Have the cultural and educational experience of your life!
3	Ecuador Friendly Beautiful Peaceful Culturally diverse
4	Meet the Huaorani Amazonian tribe struggling to survive 5-day tour among the Huaorani in the Amazonian rainforest
5	Meet the Otavaleños 3 days in Andean village with Otavaleño families Learn how traditional crafts and innovation keep this native culture alive and prosperous
6	Meet the Zumbaguas Visit this high altitude Indian village and meet its people Learn of traditional subsistence and modern challenges of indigenous peoples
7	Meet the Tsachilas One of only two surviving Indian nations in the coastal lowlands Visit their homes Learn how they relate to Lippi’s archaeology project
8	Visit Archaeological Sites See the rainforest region Prof. Lippi has been exploring for 2 decades Visit some key archaeological sites Stay at lodge in cloud forest preserve
9	Reading for Study Abroad One book (Savages) on the Huaorani and threats to their survival A few articles on early travelers and the other indigenous peoples we will meet
10	Registration 3-credit UW Colleges course Register for special topics course: ANT 291--“Indians of Ecuador”, or ENG 290—”Travel Narratives about South America” Enrollment limited to approximately 16 students from all 13 UW Colleges campuses Students with some Spanish language ability will be given priority
11	Cost? Approx. $3,300 (incl. travel, meals, lodging, tuition/fees) Some scholarship money should be available for qualifying students
12	Tentative Trip Itinerary 2 days travel to and from U.S. 5 days in and around Quito, capital of Ecuador 5 days among Huaorani in Amazonia 3 days among Otavalenos in Andes 1 day among Zumbagua in Andes 2 days exploring Lippi’s archaeological research region 2 days at Pacific beach 1 day among Tsachilas in coastal lowlands
13	Quito—Old Colonial City and Modern Metropolis
14	For more information: Contact Profs. Lippi or Seale at UW—Marathon County in Wausau Lisa Seale, lseale@uwc.edu, 715-261-6263 Ron Lippi, rlippi@uwc.edu, 715-261-6262 Contact Director of Continuing Education, UW Colleges Central Office, Madison Diane Pillard, dpillard@uwc.edu, 608-263-5393
15	Tropical Beaches