South Africa

SUMMER 2010

SOC291: SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

July 21-August 15, 2010
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 reconcilation. Maturity, discipline and graciousness are absolute requirements in a cross-cultural context such as South Africa.

LOCATIONS

• Cape Town
• Kruger National Park, near Johannesburg - safari
  

COURSE FORMAT
Spring Semester 2010, all students must take SOC291a in the 4th quad (2 credits). SOC 291b will take place in South Africa (2 credits) for a total of 4 credits. 

The seminar make its home in Cape Town.   After an introduction to South African culture and history, Students will take the 2nd half of SOC291b and participate in a credited internship.

• Lectures with Professor Ivy George
• Guest lectures from University of Cape Town
• Visits to
• • historic sites
  • businesses
  • mosques
  • churches
  • townships
• Class discussions
• Course journals

Learning experiences will necessarily vary as the course travels.