|
Ethnographic Field Methods in Highland Guatemala
A three-to-four week intensive summer ethnographic field methods class that focuses on a specific research theme.
For information contact: Walter Little
Summer 2005 Field School
 The summer 2005 field methods students pose on Calle del Arco in Antigua Guatemala. This is where they spent three weeks studying tourism and tourists concepts of Antigua, Mayas, and others living, working and visiting there.
Student Research Projects: Aside from studying the general dimensions of tourism in Antigua, students focused on individual projects.
Excursions: The class took several excursions in order to better learn the broader cultural dimensions of Guatemala and to experience some of the activities in which tourists partake.
 |
Historical Architecture
One of the course's excursions was an historical architectural tour of Antigua. This is an activity that many tourists do while visiting this Spanish Colonial City.
In the photo, Robert Spillari explains the history of the city hall and the plaza. He is a historical architect and artist.
Follow this link for more pictures.
|
|
Fiesta in San Antonio
Heather (left) and Molly pose with Bertilia, a friend of the course. She is an expert weaver and vendor who showed them how to wear San Antonio Aguas Calientes' clothing.
Follow this link for more pictures. |
|
 |
 |
Trip to Lake Atitlan
Students pose with a young vendor from Santiago Atitlan. This town is popular with tourists because of its Maximon shrine and vendors like this girl.
Follow this link for more pictures. |
|
|
 |
 |
Maya Ceremony
John, Heather, and Emily watch as Kawoq, a Maya ajq'ij arranges his offering at a ceremonial site.
In highland Guatemala, ajq'ija' such as Kawoq, perform ceremonies to help heal their clients' financial, spiritual, and health problems. Here, he performs a thanksgiving ceremony, a matioxinik kotz'i'j.
Follow this link for more pictures.
|
|
Casa Qojom
The final excursion of the class was to the Casa Qojom and textile museum. Here our guide explains the type of harp played in the region. Behind her are devil masks. These are not "devils" in the Christian sense, but are closer to tricksters who cause mischief in indigenous societies throughout the Americas.
Follow this link for more pictures. |
|
 |
|
|
