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Faculty Led- Gender and Land: Activism in Costa Rica (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Arenal, Costa Rica; Guanacaste, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Restrictions: Minnesota State Mankato applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Spring
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Faculty Director(s) / Program Contact: Dr. Laura Harrison, Dr. Maria Bevacqua FL - Credit Term: Spring
FL - Program Runs: May (spring credit) FL -Term Imbedded: Travel Only (no wraparound course)
MSU Sponsoring Academic Dept(s): English, Gender Studies, Women's Studies Program sponsorship indicator: Mankato Program
International or Domestic Destination: International Course Number: GWS 260, GWS 460
Program Type: Faculty-Led Program Program Length: Short-Term: 1-2 weeks
Program Description:

Gender and Land: Activism in Costa Rica
Students interested in this program must first receive permission to participate
 Contact Laura Harrison at laura.harrison@mnsu.edu 

Program is next proposed to run in Spring of 2025 

This one credit, interdisciplinary course will focus on Costa Rican leadership, activism, culture, and politics. Students will travel to Costa Rica to learn about the intersections between land, activism, and ecofeminism all within the context of Costa Rican politics and history. 
 
Learning Outcomes 
  • Learn how colonization impacts the contemporary culture and economy of the region 
  • Identify forms of women’s activism in Costa Rica 
  • Describe and comprehend eco-feminism as a theoretical and activist lens 
This one credit seminar course is for any students interested in gender, activism, and social justice. 

Courses: Eng 316 and GWS 260/460 (1 credit) 
Credit applied to Spring Semester 


Updated 9/20/2022 AEO