Summer Abroad: South Africa
Democracy and Development in South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Immerse yourself in the politics and culture of one of the most dynamic and influential countries in Africa. On this program, you will work with leading scholars and organizations as you develop an understanding of how South Africa has developed into the modern state it is today.
Faculty Director
Program Coordinator
Academic Details
This six-week program focuses on democratization and political reform, decentralization and local governance, public health issues, tourism, ethnicity and national identity, poverty and unemployment, and other topics related to South Africa (see the program guide for details). The program consists of three academic components worth 3 credits each: a core seminar that includes lectures and discussions with prominent South Africans, an internship, and an optional independent study (alternative to internship).
Site Visits
Students on previous years' programs have enjoyed trips to the South African Parliament, Robben Island (the notorious island prison off the Western Cape), Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and several townships.
2010 Program Dates
May 13 - June 28
Program Costs
AU tuition plus program fee.
Who Should Attend
Graduate students in all majors and disciplines from any U.S. university may apply. Advanced undergraduates who have completed at least 90 credits toward the completion of their degrees or are enrolled in the Honors program are also welcome to apply. All students must demonstrate academic achievement, an interest in issues covered in the seminar, and the ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment.
Logistics
Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements to/from Cape Town. Students will be housed in shared tourist class accommodations for the duration of the Program.
Application and Deadlines
Applications are available in the final pages of the program guide, which will be released by December 1. Applications must be received by March 5 for consideration.
