AFRICA

Botswana

The Republic of Botswana
an ACM Program

SUBJECTS: Intensive courses in Setswana (the regional language) as well as African studies courses in the fields of social sciences and humanities

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA and at least second-semester sophomore status

LENGTH: One semester offered in the spring, summer and fall

CREDITS: 4.0 Albion units

HOUSING: Graduate student dormitories.

COST: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses.

FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD

COMMENTS: At the University of Botswana students will take an intensive course in Setswana, the language spoken by 75% of the people in the region. There are no language prerequisites. In addition to the intensive language course students will be enrolled in an elective course in the social sciences or humanities and will also be enrolled in a course relative to the student’s major. Both the elective course and the major-specific course will be focused on exploring the cultural, economic and ecological diversity as well as the historical and regional context of present-day Botswana. An independent study project will be completed by the student during their time abroad. The program offers many other activities and opportunities including a wide range of guest speakers and several field trips to other locations in Botswana.

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Cameroon

Cameroon: Development and Social Change
a School for International Training Program

Courses: Intensive Language Study, French, Field Study Seminar, History, Geography, and Politics

Requirements: 3 recent semesters in college level French, and the ability to follow coursework in French as assessed by SIT.

Length: Semester 12 weeks

Credits: 16

Housing: Homestay, Five weeks in Yaounde', two weeks in Ngaounde're and one week in a rural setting. Other accomodations include hostels, private homes and small hotels.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr.Emmanuel Yewah, 105 Vulgamore Hall, ext. 0314, eyewah@albion.edu

Comments: This central African nation is home to more than 200 ethnic groups and even more languages and dialects. Famous for its folklore, art and diverse environments Cameroon is a nation striving to hold on to cultural heritage and diversity in the face of globalization and pressing socioeconomic needs.

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Ghana

The Republic of Ghana
an SIT Program

SUBJECTS: All students in the program will take an intensive language study course in Fante (the local language), a history and cultures of the African Disapora seminar, a field study seminar and will then be required to conduct an independent study project on the local culture.

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA and at least second-semester sophomore status

CREDITS: 4.0 Albion units

HOUSING: Students will be provided with a homestay

COST: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses.

FACULTY ADVISOR: TBA

COMMENTS: The History and Cultures of the African Diaspora program in Ghana provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its effects on the world today. There will also be several field trips including trips to the coastal beaches and rural villages of Ghana.

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Kenya (1 of 2)

The Republic of Kenya
an SIT Program

SUBJECTS: All students in the program will take an intensive language study course in Swahili (the local language), an interdisciplinary Swahili studies and coastal cultures seminar, a field study seminar and an independent study project.

PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA; junior standing; demonstrated maturity. Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in African Studies.

LENGTH: Semester long field based program.

CREDIT: 4 units

HOUSING: Home stays with Kenyan families

COST: Albion College tuition and fees, housing and board.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Emmanuel Yewah, 105 Vulgamore Hall, ext.0314, eyawah@albion.edu

COMMENTS: The academic program begins with the on-site orientation and Kiswahili instruction. The orientation includes a required thematic course with a Field Study Seminar. The program ends with an Independent Study Project. Educational excursions are part of the program.

CONTACT: Phone: (802)-258-3519 E-mail: studyabroad@sit.edu Web: www.sit.edu

Information about Kenya from the CIA FactBook may be found at
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ke.html

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Kenya (2 of 2)

The Republic of Kenya:
The Center for Wildlife Management Studies
A School for Field Studies program

SUBJECTS: Students are registered in four courses: Techniques of Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Environmental policy and Socioeconomic Values and a Directed Research.

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity; have completed at least one college-level ecology or biology course

LENGTH: Fall or Spring semesters, Summer.

CREDIT: SFS semester programs incorporate course courses and carry a total of 16 semester credits (four units) in biology or environmental studies from Boston University. Summer courses carry 4 semester credits (one unit) in environmental studies.

HOUSING: Students have the incredible opportunity to conduct research from two prime locations. The National Park Camp is located on 60 acres of the Athi-Kapiti plains on the Southern border of Nairobi National Park. Kilimanjaro Bush Camp is located approximately 215 km southeast of Nairobi. At both field stations, students sleep in thatched-roor bandas, with a main building, or chumba, which houses a dining room, kitchen, classroom and library. Additional facilities include a duka (shop), choos (outhouse) and open-air showers.

COST: Albion College tuition and fees, room and board where applicable. This covers group equipment, supplies, scientific instruments and material.

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to and from the program, personal gear (clothing, sleeping bags, backpacks, SCUBA gear) and any other personal expenditures, and any expenses incurred while traveling during the five day midterm break.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Tim Lincoln, Geological Sciences and Institute for the Study of the Environment, Palenske Hall, 517.629.0486, tlincoln@albion.edu

COMMENTS: Each SFS Center is located in a resource dependent community that has requested SFS assistance in addressing their environmental challenges.  From a community base SFS students investigate real local environmental problems (case studies) from a number of disciplinary perspectives (usually ecology, resource management, economics, applied anthropology, and political science).  Lectures by faculty and guests provide the theoretical and local background information needed to address the problem.

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Senegal (1 of 3)

Dakar, Sénégal
L'Université Cheikh Anta Diop
A Kalamazoo College program

SUBJECTS: Humanities and Social Sciences. All courses are taught in French. The academic program also includes Wolof language instruction, an introduction to field work in sustainable community development, and the Individual Cultural Research Project. Optional French courses at the Institut Français pour les Etudiants Etrangers.

PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA; 2 yrs of college level French; junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in African studies.

LENGTH: Fall Semester or Academic Year only.

               Fall Semester- September to December

CREDIT: Up to a full year of Albion College credit (i.e., 8 units) for academic year work can be awarded, if appropriate courses are chosen. Kalamazoo College will advise students in orientation as to coursework that needs to be taken to get full credit. Note: 1 Kalamazoo College unit = .83 Albion College units.

HOUSING: Home stays or in housing rented by Kalamazoo College near the university.

COST: Albion College tuition and fees, room and board.  These fees include round-trip transportation from the designated point of departure (usually New York) to Africa, some excursions.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Emmanuel Yewah, 105 Vulgamore Hall, ext. 0314, eyewah@albion.edu

COMMENTS: Program is planned for students who have the academic ability and language training to do European-type university work totally in French. Approval for participation may be contingent upon successful additional examination in French before departure. Summer orientation at Kalamazoo College is required.

CONTACT: Margaret Wiendenhoft, Recruiter Center for International Programs 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295 Phone: (616) 337-7133 Fax: (616) 337-7400 E-mail: cip@kzoo.edu Web: http://www.kzoo.edu/cip/

Information about Senegal from the CIA FactBook may be found at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sg.html

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Senegal (2 of 3)

Dakar, Senegal
an Arts and Culture Program

SUBJECTS: Art and Culture with intensive French and Wolof study through homestays, lectures and field visits.

PREREQUISITES: Three recent semesters of college level French or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in French, as assessed by SIT.

LENGTH: Fall or Spring semester

CREDIT: 4.0 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen.

HOUSING: Host families and rural visits.

FACULTY: Souleye Diallo, Academic Director

COST: Albion College tuition and fees and room and board.  This includes group excursions, field trips and insurance.

FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD

COMMENTS: Experience firsthand the enormous contribution to African arts and culture made by Senegal, a nation that has inspired three centuries of poets, novelists, and artists. Led to independence by internationally acclaimed poet and philosopher Leopold Senghor, this West African nation has long emphasized the role of art and culture in society.

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Senegal (3 of 3)

Dakar, Senegal
Universite Cheikh Anta Diop
A CIEE program

SUBJECTS: History, arts, culture, French, gender studies, literature, philosophy, sociology, Wolof language and much more.

PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA

LENGTH: Fall or Spring semester, Academic Year, Summer

CREDIT: 3.75 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen

FACULTY: Regular university faculty. A resident director supervises the program.

HOUSING: Host families.

COST: Albion College tuition and fees and room and board.  This includes group excursions, field trips and insurance.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Emmanuel Yewah, 105 Vulgamore Hall, ext. 0314, eyewah@albion.edu

COMMENTS: The Universite Cheikh Anta Diop is set in Dakar, Senegal with a 90% Muslim population exceeding 10 million. The Senegalese take great pride in their reputation for hospitality, as well as their rich cultural traditions including art, theater, music, and dance.

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SUBJECTS: Students should expect to take some courses that focus on Africa and/or the problems and challenges facing contemporary South Africa; other coursework can be drawn from other disciplines in this full curriculum university. Students may do an internship through the Akani internship program administered by the International Academic Programmes Office at UCT.

PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, Junior-level standing, and demonstrated maturity.

LENGTH: Semester or academic year.

CREDIT: 4.0 Albion units per semester (3.0 units for 3 courses plus 1.0 unit for internship or 4.0 units for 4 courses). 8.0 Albion units for academic year.

FACULTY: University of Cape Town faculty.

HOUSING: Dorms or apartments or possibly home stays.

COST: Albion College tuition and fees. This will cover some textbooks and mentoring by on site contact Ms Ida Cooper. Participating students do not pay Albion room and board.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Marcy Sacks, History Department

COMMENTS: One of the premier universities of South Africa, the University of Cape Town was also an "open university", one of only five in the country during the era of apartheid that was committed to non-discrimination in every aspect of its policy and governance. Its 14,000 students are drawn from every race, language group and political viewpoint in South Africa. In addition to teaching and research of the first rank, the university maintains an extensive academic support program for students of disadvantaged educational background and one of the largest community outreach programs of any university in South Africa.

A serious commitment to learning about South Africa and its emergence as a non-racial, democratic state is expected of all students participating.

CONTACT: Ms. Lara Hoffenberg, Manager of International Student Services International Academic Programmes Office University of Cape Town 7701 Rondebosch SOUTH AFRICA Telephone: 27 21 650 2822 (27 21 650 3740) Fax:  27 21 686 5444 E-mail:IAPO@education.uct.ac.za Web: http://www.uct.ac.za

Information about Senegal from the CIA FactBook may be found at 
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/sf.html

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South Africa (2 of 2)

Union of South Africa
an SIT Program

SUBJECTS: All students in the program will take an intensive study course in Xhosa (the local language), a seminar on multiculturalism and social change and a field study seminar. The student will also complete an independent study project.

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA and at least Junior or Senior standing

CREDITS: 4.0 Albion units

HOUSING: A four week home-stay will be provided by the program, followed by three one-week home-stays at three different locations in South Africa.

COST: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses.

FACULTY ADVISOR: TBA

COMMENTS: This program is designed to introduce students to South Africa’s immensely diverse culture. Students will be given the opportunity to compare the current cultural harmony among the 33 ethnic groups to South Africa’s brutal history of colonialism, slavery and apartheid as well as explore questions and answers about the potential for positive social change.

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Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania
an ACM Program

SUBJECTS: All students will be enrolled in: An intensive course in Kiswahili (local language), Human evolution, Ecology of the local ecosystem and a course on Methodology (which includes a field project).

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, Junior or Senior standing and a strong background in natural or social sciences and field methodology.

LENGTH: One semester (Fall only)

CREDITS: 4.0 Albion units

HOUSING: Dormitories at the University of Dar es Salaam (first two months), Camp sites while in the field, and a family stay (last four weeks).

COST: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses.

FACULTY ADVISOR: TBA

COMMENTS: The program in Tanzania is for students who are interested in field study in the natural and social sciences. The first two month of the program are spent on-site at the University of Dar es Salaam followed by time spent living and studying in the field at camp sites. For the final four weeks of the program the student will return to Dar es Salaam for a family stay. There will also be several field trips to other cities in Tanzania. The program runs from late July until late November.

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