Elephants, Culture, and Ecology of Thailand - apply by 4/15
The
International Sustainable Development Studies Institute (ISDSI) is offering a 5
week course this coming summer in Thailand focused on understanding elephants at
the intersection of culture and ecology. Historically revered in Asia,
elephants have a long history intertwined with human communities and local
ecosystems.
Students will
start in Chiang Mai at ISDSI, studying conversational Thai and the history
and biology of elephants in Thailand and Southeast Asia. This will be
followed by an extended expedition into several communities looking at elephant
conservation efforts, the dilemmas posed by elephant tourism, and getting
to know elephants first hand. The program will feature seminars, field studies,
and on-going experiential learning. Space is limited so students are
encouraged to apply early.
DATES: June 6 to July 8 (5 weeks)
DEADLINE:
Rolling admission until April 15.
MORE
INFORMATION: http://isdsi.org/elephants/
See a ISDSI
student’s experience with elephants here: https://youtu.be/mTAJHfRPl_U