IPHOT 5300 Rites and Celebrations
Day of the Dead: Rituals and Ceremony is a class that educates students in the intricacies of rituals and ceremony through observation and research. There are assigned reading, discussions, papers and field trips. Students are expected to produce visual assignments, and a final project based upon a major 5-day field trip to Oaxaca, Mexico for the day of the Dead. This occasion involves feasting and celebration honoring family members who have passed on, and who Mexicans believe will return home for a visit one day each year. There are candlelight processions, feasting and games in the graveyards, fireworks, parades and festivities. All students interested in taking this class are expected to be covered under a comprehensive health insurance policy. Additional travel expenses are expected to be $1000. This covers round trip air between Boston and Mexico City to Oaxaca, lodging at the Calesa Real Hotel and meals. Limited to 12 students. By instructor's permission only.