Based at the University of the Western Cape, the Lexia in Cape Town program introduces students to the language, history, politics, socio-economics, and culture of South Africa through coursework, language training, excursions, research projects, and the experience of living in a home-stay. Social and academic encounters within the local community, as well as extensive field trips, enable students to develop an understanding of the ongoing social and political transformation of the nation in the broader Southern African context. The program strongly supports interaction and dialogue between program participants, South African faculty, and local university students. The courses, which are taught in English, include the South African Civilization Seminar, Research Methods Seminar, and a Field Research Project. Independent research may include an internship and is possible on a wide range of topics in such areas as education and child development, the aftermath of Apartheid and contemporary politics, race relations, linguistic and ethnic diversity, religion, literature, and history. The study of either Xhosa or Afrikaans language is required, and students are encouraged to take both. Eligibility: History of Sub-Saharan Africa, African Politics, and Global Development Studies highly recommended.
Lexia International
23 South Main Street
Hanover, NH 03755-2048
PH: 800-775-3942
info@lexiaintl.org
Program Adviser: Professor Prevost, x4958, Mears 306
Director of Off-Campus Study, x4850, Macy 108
