South Africa Study Abroad

Have a desire to see the "Mother Land", well here is your chance. The Office of International Affairs along with the Department of African American and American Studies is allowing students to experience South Africa while earning credit towards graduating! For me information click "See More"!

Program
The South Africa Study Program is an extension of an
interdisciplinary course (AFAM&AST 485.01, Southern Africa:
Society and Culture) to be offered by the Department of African
American and African Studies during Spring Quarter 2011. In this
class, students will be introduced to the predominant cultural,
social, and historical themes of the region. In August 2011,
students will travel to South Africa to visit and study sites of
cultural and historical importance. The sites are selected for their
role in the history and politics of their time, and reflect the general
social context of South African life. Lectures and demonstrations
will be presented throughout the study abroad program. Note:
AFAM&AST 485.01 may apply toward the GEC requirement.
Locations
Selected sites will include South Africa (Cape Town, Durban and
the Natal region, and Johannesburg). Historically, the region
provides unparalleled intellectual and personal opportunities for
students to deepen their knowledge of African societies and
cultures. The region offers unique examples of human migration
patterns and the European colonization of Africa. South Africa and
its innovative attempts to resolve and address conflicts among the
various races, linguistic groups and social classes have
commanded the world’s attention over the past decade.
Courses and Credit
Accepted undergraduate students are required to enroll in
AFAM&AST 485.01 (5 credits) for Spring Quarter 2011 and
accepted graduate students are required to enroll in AFAM&AST
705.01 as a condition for participation in the South Africa
program. The Office of International Affairs will enroll students in
IS697 for 8 hours, which upon successful completion of the
program will be converted to AFAM&AST 485.02 (undergraduate)
and 705.02 (graduate students). Students will earn a total of 13
quarter credit hours as follows:
Undergraduate students:
- African-American and African Studies 485.01 (5 hours)
- African-American and African Studies 485.02 (8 hours)
Graduate students:
- African-American and African Studies 705.01 (5 hours)
- African-American and African Studies 705.02 (8 hours)
Accommodations
Students will stay in well-located hotels throughout the study program. Breakfast will be provided. Students are responsible for most of their own lunches and dinners.
Program Costs
The Study Abroad Program Fee for the 2011 South African program is $6,203. The program fee includes international roundtrip airfare from a major airport in the US to South Africa, travel within South Africa, hotel accommodations, breakfasts and some group meals, and guided field trips to selected sites in South Africa. Students are responsible for pre-departure expenses(passport, health appointment and immunizations), airfare from student’s US city of origin to the airport of international departure, some lunches and dinners, and personal expenses. The Office of International Affairs reserves the right to increase the study abroad program fee if the actual airfare exceeds the estimated amount when ticketing occurs. The study abroad program fee is due 10 days prior to the first day of Spring Quarter 2011 classes.
Application Information
Applicants must submit the Office of International Affairs Study Abroad Application online via buckeyelink.osu.edu. Please note that upon application, a $150 application fee will be assessed to your Statement of Fees and Accounts. The application fee will be refunded only if you are not accepted or submit a written request to withdraw your application prior to the application deadline. If you withdraw any time after you have been accepted, you will be responsible for any non-recoverable costs that have been incurred on your behalf plus a $200 cancellation fee.
Pre-Departure Orientation
All students will be required to participate in on-campus pre-departure orientations organized by the Office of International Affairs. These sessions will offer important information on travel, health, academic expectations, history and culture. The dates and locations of orientation meetings will be provided in the letter of acceptance.
Passports
Passports are required for every Ohio State study abroad program. For information about applying for a passport, go to travel.state.gov. For many study abroad destinations, passport information is required to
apply for an entry visa.
Overview:
Dates
Registration: Spring 2011
Travel: June 13-July 3, 2011
Locations
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria
Program Costs
- Ohio State spring tuition
- Study Abroad Program fee of $6,203. See “program costs” section.
Application Deadline
February 1, 2011
Term: 1112
Code: ST ZAF CSH
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled full-time undergrad and graduate students of all majors
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 for graduate students)
Academic Credit
African American and African Studies
Contact Information
Jeff McKibben
Study Abroad Coordinator
Office of International Affairs
(614) 292-6101
mckibben.1@osu.edu
See oia.osu.edu for office hours.
Resident Director
Dr. Lupenga Mphande
African American and African Studies
More Information will be posted on the BRC Carmen Website