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South Africa: Community Health
Coursework
Through the interdisciplinary coursework in this program, students examine contemporary public health issues in South Africa through a multidisciplinary lens, as well as analyze the historical, political, economic, cultural, and geographic forces that shape the history of public health interventions in South Africa. Through the Field Study Seminar, students learn to be critical consumers of medical research papers and media reports on health, to gather primary data on health issues through questioning and observation, and to conduct ethical, culturally appropriate research in preparation for the Independent Study Project (ISP). Through language study and homestay, students gain a unique window into the culture and, therefore, insights into community healthcare.
The following syllabi are either from a recent session of this program or for an upcoming session. Because courses develop and change over time to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, actual course content will vary from term to term.
The syllabi can be useful for students, faculty, and study abroad offices in assessing credit transfer. Read more about credit transfer.
Community Health Seminar
(IPBH-3000 / 8 credits / 120 class hours)
(ANTH-3500 / 2 credits / 30 class hours)
(ISPR-3000 / 4 credits / 120 class hours)
Intensive Language Study: Zulu
(ZULU-1000 / 2 credits / 30 class hours)