Soc. Transform. in S Africa

6 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Venture to a cosmopolitan city that is still emerging from decades of apartheid, and is marked by its history of legal and racial discrimination, inequality and oppression, but is all a hub for community organizations working on issues related to human rights and social justice. You will be working with community organizations and through discussions, lectures, site visits and meetings with community leaders, you will gain insight into the history of South Africa and the system of apartheid and extend this understanding to analyze the ongoing impact of past injustices on present policies and social movements. In addition to lectures and discussions led by faculty and site visits to historical places, you will be working and immersed in local cultural contexts through a placement at a community service organization where you will observe and participate in community struggles for economic, education, and social equality.