- Cape Town, South Africa
PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2020
This course looks at the potential for corporations and governments to
embrace the U.S. model of market-led approaches to spur greater
economic development in apartheid-created, majority Black townships
near Cape Town, South Africa. Students survey South Africa's history
and urban economic development landscape and explore the similarities
and differences between South Africa and the U.S. In addition to
classroom learning, students engage in service learning experiences
with organizations in low-income communities.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
-
HIS 317L
- Maymester: Urban Economic Development
and
L A 119 - Urban Economic Development
Academic Information
Students earn 4 hours of in-residence credit. LA 119 meets on campus during spring term. HIS 317L starts at the end of May in Cape Town and is part of spring registration. Grades are factored into GPA. Meets core curriculum requirements in history and carries the Global Cultures and Ethics/Leadership flags.
Faculty
Dr. Leonard Moore and Dr. Darren Kelly, senior staff in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, co-direct the program. Dr. Moore teaches HIS 317L. Dr. Kelly teaches classes on leadership and success in the global world.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- UT enrollment during spring semester preceding the program.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - No
Housing
Students live in local hotels. A shared room and bathroom are standard. Students are required to live in program housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2020 Program Fee: $3550. Program fee includes housing, some meals, excursion administrative and instructional costs, cell phone, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, local transportation and personal expenses.
Program Dates:
- June 3, 2020 to July 1, 2020
- Final Deadline: November 15, 2019
Application Code
355062
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Next Step
2020 application is now open! Learn more by attending an information session (11/6/ from 5-6pm @ RLP 1.106), meeting with the professor, program coordinator, or a peer adviser. For more info contact Chelsea Cowan at c.cowan@austin.utexas.edu