Study Abroad: Economic Development, Tourism, and Sustainability in Costa Rica

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This course is offered in conjunction with study abroad in Costa Rica, a developing nation that is a global leader in sustainable development. Students will learn about the economy, key exports (coffee, sugar, bananas, pineapples, and palm oil), role of global trade, the nation’s approach to sustainability, and tourism/ecotourism. Students will evaluate the historic choices made by Costa Rica that have allowed for greater focus on education, social justice, and environmental stewardship, priorities that can be felt even in small rural villages that will be visited. Students will be immersed in the Tico culture while reflecting on what the USA can learn from this developing nation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FGLO Pillar and permission of instructor Corequisite(s): None *Fulfills Civitae Core PGLO WI