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
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.
Learning experiences will necessarily vary as the course travels.
CONTACT
For further information please contact:
The Global Education Office
p: 978.867.4399
e: geo@gordon.edu
Dr. Ivy George
Professor Sociology and Social Work
e: ivy.george
gordon.edu