South Africa

SOC291: SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

December 27, 2011–January 16, 2012
This three-week international experience is constructed to take advantage of the rich culture and history of South Africa. The focus of the experience will be on peace studies and reconciliation. The class will be limited to 10–12 students.

WHO MAY APPLY?
The seminar is open to students from ALL majors but is particularly appropriate for Sociology majors and students interested in issues of development and reconciliation. Maturity, discipline, and graciousness are absolute requirements in a cross-cultural context such as South Africa.

LOCATIONS

• Johannesburg
• Cape Town

COURSE FORMAT
Fall Semester 2011, all students must participate in 7 weekly sessions (October, November, December) in preparation for the time on-site.  On-campus work and on-the-ground work earns 4 credits. 

The seminar make its home in Johannesburg.

• Lectures with Professor Ivy George
• Guest lecturers at Saint Augustine College, Johannesburg
• Visits to
• • historic sites
  • safari
  • churches
  • museums
  • historic caves
• Class discussions
• Course journals

Learning experiences will necessarily vary as the course travels.