Language and Culture in the Spanish-Speaking World

This day marked our exploration of one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. We also became closer as a group through the train and bus rides, our tour, our lunch, and our van ride to Cusco: it was a very long, but rewarding day.

January 29, 2015 at 9:20 am

A closing letter to my J-term students

Professor David Thompson evaluates us during our trip and covers our course objectives we established prior to traveling.

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The beach was full of different groups of people: teenagers, families, and old married couples to name a few.

January 25, 2015 at 7:20 pm

Good Vibrations

Read about our van rides, our museum tour, and the Chiclayo beach!

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Our speaker was very passionate about the politics in Peru, and we could all tell how desperately he wanted for Peru to work through its political struggles.

January 22, 2015 at 7:36 pm

Chicken King, Sore Hips, and Politics

Follow along as Kate talks about our class activities, political lecture, and interactions with Peruvian students.

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For many of us, the AfroPeruano dance was easier then the Marinera, even though hips are involved.

January 21, 2015 at 9:25 pm

Our Hips Don't Lie

Kathy provides us with a dancer's perspective on the Marinera and AfroPeruano.

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We fed the horse alfalfa as it walked by, and many of us had the opportunity to quickly pet it.

January 20, 2015 at 8:56 pm

Dancing Horses, Inca Religion, and some English for a Change

Isaiah covers daily routines, horse shows, and religion talks.

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The group winners received hats as prizes while the second place group received v-neck t-shirts.

January 19, 2015 at 8:45 pm

The Next Step

Renee interprets how our dancing and food experiences have made an impact during our trip.

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The mountains here are different than those in Machu Picchu, being much more monochromatic.

January 17, 2015 at 8:02 pm

The Gringos Get a History Lesson...and a Sunburn

Ian recaps a rigorous day of exploring ruins outside of Trujillo in blistering heat.

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Our day was a busy one, as we ventured outside the classroom for a few hours, visiting the plaza, the computer lab, and the library.

January 15, 2015 at 8:52 pm

Bruno Díaz, Romeo Montesco, y el Océano Índico

Sam covers some trivia, our schedule shakeup, and our literature talk.

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Even though we are focused and attentive in class, we are more than able to have fun around the school.

January 14, 2015 at 8:27 pm

Nobody puts baby in the corner: An afternoon of toys and dancing

Hailee covers proverbs and fables, a toy meseum, and our first day learning Marinera.

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We spent around an hour reading newspaper articles and interpreting Peruvian slang.

January 14, 2015 at 12:00 am

Slang and Salud (Health)

Read as Caroline recaps our day of commercials and Peruvian health.

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Though the temperature was only in the mid-70s, we exhausted after the tour due to the high levels of humidity.

January 13, 2015 at 11:33 pm

Back to the Grind with Platypi and Slot Machines

Follow along as Reggie describes our Sunday family day and the first day of classes.

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Though the walls may appear small, the rocks were gigantic, one measuring above six meters in height.

January 11, 2015 at 6:29 pm

Cusco Creations

Learn about Saqsaywaman (not sexy woman) and visualize our enlightening visit to Balcón del Inca,

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January Term 2015 Course Blogs

Spanish 340: Peru

A closing letter to my J-term students

Good Vibrations

Chicken King, Sore Hips, and Politics

Our Hips Don't Lie

Dancing Horses, Inca Religion, and some English for a Change

The Next Step

The Gringos Get a History Lesson...and a Sunburn

Bruno Díaz, Romeo Montesco, y el Océano Índico

Nobody puts baby in the corner: An afternoon of toys and dancing

Slang and Salud (Health)

Back to the Grind with Platypi and Slot Machines

Cusco Creations