- 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.
Sponsored by Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
Course(s)
- HIS 317L - Maymester: Urban Economic Development
Academic Information
Students earn 3 hours of in-residence credit and participate in service learning activities. 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
2021 Program Fee: $3,500 (estimated). Program fee includes $500 deposit, 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 24, 2021 to June 19, 2021
- Final Deadline: November 15, 2020
Application Code
355062
Additional Resources
Program Website
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Information Session
Next Step
Learn more by attending an info session, meeting with the professor, or program coordinator. Fall info sessions (Zoom info found at "Information Session" link above): 10/13 4pm, 10/14 5pm. For more info contact program coordinator Chelsea Cowan at txglobal-facultyled@austin.utexas.edu