It is with great pleasure that we would like to present the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru’s Field School Program, a project created and developed by our university which is now entering its seventh year. In previous seasons The Field School Program has received more than 150 students, increasing each year the number of participants and the scope of the activities.
The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), a renowned institution of higher learning in Peru and one of the most important universities in Latin America, offers international students the opportunity to join its field research programs developed by some of the most recognized researchers of our university.
The Field Schools are a 240-hour practical work focusing in research programs in the fields of Archaeology, Ethnomusicology, Botany, Architecture or Spanish. The Field School Program provides students with the opportunity to carry out practical work in research projects which are directed by some of our most prestigious faculty members. Students will also have the opportunity to interact directly with inhabitants of local communities during hands-on field work.
The stay in Lima, location of the PUCP and capital city of Peru, will include brief visits to the most important museums, and attractions of the city. However, most of the academic activities will take place in provincial research areas and trips to nearby scenic sites will be arranged during weekends.
Before the program and after its end, students will also have the chance to visit other sites of great historical and cultural importance in Peru. These include archeological sites in northern and southern Peru (such us the recently discovered Señor de Sipán or the Nasca Lines), the tropical beaches of Máncora or the jungle near Tarapoto, a city near Peru´s Amazon River. And of course, they will have the chance to visit Cusco, the sacred Valley of the Inkas and the ancient lost city of Macchu Picchu.
Students need not speak Spanish fluently (except for the Intermediate and Advanced levels in the Spanish in Cusco and Inca Culture Project), but it is advisable that they be familiar with the language in order to maximize their interactions with the community.
We look forward to working with you in one of our projects.
Sincerely yours,
LUIS JAIME CASTILLO BUTTERS
