Cape town, South africa
IES Program
Program Focus:
Explore the cultural, social, and economic landscape of South Africa. This program will acquaint you with the history of South Africa through a required core course that investigates political, economic, religious, and social events from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. You can also choose an elective course that focuses on an important aspect of Environmental, Social/Economic, or Health Care/Community Development in South Africa and is linked to an internship, service project, or field research project.
Program Web Site – www.iesabroad.org
Academic Calendar Dates- Early February- Mid June (Spring 2009)
Submit an application before the Application Deadline.
Affiliations – University of Cape Town http://www.uct.ac.za/
Cape Town
The IES South Africa Program is based in cosmopolitan Cape Town, at the southern tip of the African continent. While living in Cape Town, you will come to know South Africa’s rich history and experience an emerging nation rebuilding itself following decades of apartheid. Cape Town’s diverse socio-economic communities will become your classroom as you learn paradigms of emerging leadership and model of reconciliation, forgiveness and community advocacy.
“Cape Town is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the City of Cape Town. It is the provincial capital of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are located. Cape Town is famous for its harbor as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Often regarded as one of the world's most beautiful cities because of its geography, Cape Town is one of the most popular South African destinations for tourism.
“According to the 2001 Census, the city has a population of 2.95 million. Cape Town's land area of 2,499 square kilometres (965 sq mi) is larger than other South African cities, resulting in a comparatively lower population density of 1,158 people per square kilometre (2,999/sq mi). Cape Town is town twinned with Nice in France and Haifa in Israel.”
(Wikipedia.org)
Curriculum Type:
All students are required to enroll in the core course and one focused elective for a total of 15-19 credits.
Core Course- History of South Africa: Twentieth Century to the Present (required)
IES South African-focused Elective-(required, 4 credits) As part of coursework, you are required to participate in an internship or service project or complete a field research project. Options include:
-EC/SO335 Social and Economic Development in South Africa (Elective)
-ES/MG325 Environmental Management and Sustainable Development in South Africa (Elective)
-HL345 Health Care and Community Development in South Africa (Elective)
Two to three courses at the University of Cape Town- (4-5 credits), one of which should be related to your chosen IES elective.
Field Placements, Service Learning and Field Research:
IES Cape Town offers a variety of internship and service placements with nongovernmental organizations and local businesses. All placements provide invaluable cultural experience and development of professional and personal skills. Participating organizations vary by term and all organizations are vetted by IES. Placement depends on availability, a student's background and skills, and the quality of the curriculum vitae/résumé. Final placement is determined by an on-site interview. A supervised field research project will allow you to conduct an in-depth exploration of a topic related to your IES elective course.
Types of Accommodation:
Students live in furnished apartments near the University of Cape Town.
Program Fees
2008-2009 – TBA
Loyola Fee - $1000 for semester and year long programs
Deposit - $200.00
Aid Transfer - Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP), Alternative Loans,