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South africA South Africa is a progressive, dynamic nation that continues to redefine itself in the post-apartheid era. It features a fascinating blend of Western amenities and traditional African cultures, and a strong tradition of environmental protection, activism, and political and community engagement, which has resulted in numerous educational opportunities for Tulane undergraduates for the semester or year. Approved Programs in South Africa
Cape Town: CIEE at University of Cape Town This program is administered by CIEE, a consortium of U.S. universities and colleges. Tulane students must meet Tulane requirements listed below in addition to CIEE requirements. For futher program details, visit www.ciee.org/study Situated on the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is a vibrant multicultural city with a complex history of immense human struggle. The city is also a microcosm of the challenges facing many African countries in transition: how to successfully operate within a global economy while at the same time grappling with the vast socioeconomic inequalities that are the legacy of the colonial and apartheid past. Established in 1829, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is internationally recognized as one of Africa’s leading research universities. The campus has sweeping lawns, pathways, trees, ponds, and waterfalls that combine with attractive physical structures and extensive playing fields to make a pleasant study environment. A range of commercial, medical, recreational, and sporting facilities is available on campus, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, basketball, tennis, badminton and squash courts, and a weight room. Program Dates: Academic Year (July to July); Fall (July to Nov.) or Spring (February to July). Exact program dates should be confirmed with CIEE. Fields of Study Eligibility & Application Students should submit both the Tulane application and the CIEE application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The CIEE application can be found on the CIEE web site. In addition, students should submit the University of Cape Town application, which is also available on the CIEE web site. All application materials should be submitted the OSA. Students should follow the CIEE application instructions closely. Academic Program Students select from extensive listings of 200-level (second year), 300-level (third year) or 400-level (honors) courses, one of which must focus on South Africa. Normally, 300-level or 400-level courses should be in the student’s major subject. A brief list of these departments includes: Archaeology, Classics, English, Geography, Geology, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Religion, Sociology and Theater. A complete list of these faculties can be found on CIEE’s website. Tulane generally awards 500-level elective credit for coursework completed; 100-level elective credit is awarded for elementary language courses completed. Living Arrangements UCT Residence Hall—Students live in apartment-style UCT residence halls with South African or other African students. Students have small single rooms and share kitchen and other facilities with two or three other students. All of the residents of the apartment share basic cleaning duties. Students are responsible for their own meals which are not included in the program fee. Students can prepare their own meals or eat at establishments on or off campus. Please note that amenities are more basic in the UCT residences, but students looking for an immersion experience will enjoy interacting with South African and other African students. Shuttle buses link UCT residence halls with all UCT campuses, a five-minute ride. Web links Krueger national Park: OTS South Africa: African Ecology & Conservation This program is administered by the Organization for Tropical Studies, a consortium of U.S. universities and colleges based at Duke University. Tulane students must meet Tulane requirements listed below in addition to OTS requirements listed on the OTS Web site. South Africa’s rich biological and cultural diversity makes it an exceptional location in which to examine issues related to ecology and conservation. Based in Kruger National Park, field study and research exercises will expose you to different types of savanna as you view the park’s abundant wildlife. South Africa is a progressive, dynamic nation that continues to redefine itself in the post-apartheid era. It features a fascinating blend of Western amenities and traditional African cultures, and a strong tradition of environmental protection, which has resulted in the creation of numerous preserves that offer excellent research opportunities. Kruger National Park’s facilities are among the best in the world, and you will visit several camps within the park during your stay. Kruger is home to over 150 species of mammals, including black and white rhino, lion, elephant, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, zebra, buffalo, hippo, and zebra. There are nearly 2000 plant species (including 300 different types of trees), 49 species of fish, 34 types of amphibian, 166 different reptilian species, 505 species of birds, and countless less obvious insects. The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS), in partnership with Duke University, proudly offers semester and summer programs for undergraduate students interested in field biology. Program Dates: Fall (August to Dec.) or Spring (January to May) Semester only Eligibility & Application Students should submit both the Tulane application and the OTS application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The OTS application can be found on the OTS web site. Academic Program Students will also be exposed to the country's vast cultural and ecological diversity as you travel to other parts of South Africa. In addition to Kruger National Park, you visit numerous sites in South Africa. Among these are Cape Town, Nylsvley Reserve, and Wits Rual Facility. Tuition, Room & Board Faculty Liaison Web links Durban: School for International Training (SIT) Community Health & Social Policy This program is administered by the School for International Training (SIT), a degree-granting institution in Vermont. Tulane students must meet Tulane requirements listed below in addition to SIT requirements. Web links: www.worldlearning.org/ssa_sfh.htm Examine the interplay of health care policy, education, and practice in South Africa. Students will focus on topics such as the relationship between traditional healing and western medicine, prenatal care, access to health care, and health education. Building on a multidisciplinary and historical analysis of health in South Africa, the program explores critical issues and initiatives in a nation where health policies have achieved mixed results in addressing health problems. The program base of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, serves as a nexus of health teaching, research, and practice in both western and traditional healing systems. Lecturers are drawn from the University of Kwazulu-Natal and a variety of non-government organizations (NGOs), most of whom are on the cutting edge of research and policy development. Students participate in a number of urban and rural homestays, in Durban and the North and South Coasts, getting a real sense of grassroots level health-care. Short excursions take students to special needs schools and various health-providing organizations. A particular highlight is the homestay with rural community health workers, whom students shadow on their daily rounds. Program Dates: Fall (late August to late December) or Spring (January to June) semester only. Eligibility & Application: 2.5 GPA; Previous college-level coursework in public health, development studies, or other related fields. Completion of coursework with African content strongly encouraged. Students should submit both the Tulane application and the SIT application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The SIT application can be found on the SIT web site. The SIT application is extensive and should be started early. Students should follow the CIEE application instructions closely. SIT programs fill up quickly, so students should submit their applications early. Academic Program: All students take the following courses on this field-based program: Intensive Zulu language (2 credit hours); Community Health Seminar (8 credit hours); Field Study Seminar (2 credit hours); Independent Study Project (ISP), (4 credit hours). Complete course syllabi are available on the SIT World Learning web site. The program begins with intensive language instruction and ends with the Independent Study Project (ISP). The ISP is conducted in Durban or, with program approval, in another location appropriate to the project. Sample topic areas: prenatal health care; sociological consequences of HIV/AIDS; public health education campaigns; sustainable development and health care; local attitudes about access to health care facilities; indigenous healing practices; music and its effects on HIV-positive South Africans; mental health issues and available health care; reproductive health in rural South Africa. The ISP is supervised and evaluated by SIT faculty. Students must submit a copy of their ISP to the OSA no later than four weeks following the completion of the semester in South Africa. To receive Public Service credit for the ISP component of this program, students must demonstrate that the experience meets the same criteria for service learning classes at Tulane – namely that it is attached to an academic component and that the service benefits a community partner. Students should consult the Center for Public Service for more details before departure. There is no Pass/Fail (S/U) option for this program. Tulane awards 500-level credit for coursework completed on this program. Living Arrangements: Varied throughout the program, housing arrangements include four weeks with families in the Durban area and a one-week rural homestay. Other accommodations during the program include hostels, private homes, or small hotels. Web links: www.worldlearning.org/ssa_sfh.htm
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