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Kenya: Development, Health, and Society

Coursework

The program consists of four different academic components: Kiswahili language study, a Development, Health, and Society Seminar (DHS), a Field Studies Seminar (FSS) and an Independent Study Project (ISP). The DHS consists of a module on Kenyan and East African Society and one module where each student chooses to follow the development or health track. The Field Study Seminar addresses culturally appropriate, ethical field methodology, in preparation for the Independent Study Project (ISP). Intensive language study bolsters student ability to interact in the community and to understand the culture more deeply.

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.

Field Study Seminar

(ANTH-3500 / 2 credits / 30 class hours)

Independent Study Project

(ISPR-3000 / 4 credits / 120 class hours) 

Intensive Language Study: Swahili

(SWAH 1000-2000 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)

Development, Health, and Society Seminar

(AFRS 3000 / 6 credits / 90 class hours)