- Cape Town, South Africa
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. By volunteering with these organizations, students gain
first-hand knowledge of how corporations and governments can work
together to build new economic centers and address the poverty in the
townships of South Africa. Students participate in course-related
program activities and excursions in and around Cape Town.
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 Cultural Diversity in the U.S. and Leadership flag.
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 apartment-style housing. 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: TBD. 2019 Program Fee: $3600. 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:
- May 28, 2019 to June 25, 2019
- Final Deadline: November 15, 2019
Application Code
355062
Additional Resources
Next Step
2020 application will open in September! Learn more by attending an information session, meeting with the professor, program coordinator, or a peer adviser. For more info contact Christian Fredericks at cfredericks@austin.utexas.edu.