Stellenbosch, South Africa Summer Academics
Courses & UW-Eau Claire Equivalencies
The academic programs consist of lectures, group discussions and field trips. They are taught by Stellenbosch University faculty and other South African experts. Historically, courses have not changed dramatically from one summer to the next.UWEC students can choose from one of the three course options to take during the summer school program. The UWEC equivalencies for summer 2019 are listed below, 2020 should be coming soon. Course descriptions and outlines for each course are available on the Stellenbosch University website.
Option 1: General Elective Programme:
The lectures cover a variety of topics, including History, Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Art, Literature, Marketing, Geo- and Bio Diversity and Sociology.
The term is divided into 3 blocks. During each block, students take one class. During the first block all students take the mandatory Introduction to South Africa's Political History. In the next blocks students can choose two classes from a list of possible electives. Students take three classes for a total of six U.S. credits. Each class is worth 2 U.S. credits.
The term is divided into 3 blocks. During each block, students take one class. During the first block all students take the mandatory Introduction to South Africa's Political History. In the next blocks students can choose two classes from a list of possible electives. Students take three classes for a total of six U.S. credits. Each class is worth 2 U.S. credits.
Elective One:
Required: Introduction to South Africa's Political History = GE 3 upper division elective or LE-K2,R2
Note: If you would like the course to count as a History or Political Science elective, you will need to talk with department chair when you are back to have the "Elective" changed to Pols or Hist prefix. You will also need to request that appropriate chair designate that the course as fulfilling foreign culture.)
Note: If you would like the course to count as a History or Political Science elective, you will need to talk with department chair when you are back to have the "Elective" changed to Pols or Hist prefix. You will also need to request that appropriate chair designate that the course as fulfilling foreign culture.)
Elective Two, 2019 options:
You will choose one class from those listed within this section. (IMPORTANT: A minimum of 5 students must register for a course before it can be offered).
- Bio-Diversity: Plants for the People of the Western Cape = BIOL upper division elective, GE 2 or LE-K1
- Visual Controversies in South Africa, Past and Present = CJ upper division elective
- Transitional Justice = under review
- Growth, Unemployment and Inequality in South Africa = ECON upper division elective, GE 3 or LE-K2
- Multilingualism and Intercultural Communication = CJ 301
- Equity and Leadership in the Global Classroom = under review
Elective Three, 2019 options:
You will choose one class from those listed in this section (IMPORTANT: A minimum of 5 students must register for a course before it can be offered).
- Marketing = MKTG 330
- Present Imperfect: Negotiating Identities in Film and Literature = ENGL 330
- Understanding HIV in South Africa: A Health & Social Justice Perspective = SW 491
- Ethics, Science and Culture in Philosophical Perspective = PHIL 291
- China in Africa = under review
- Biomedical Engineering: Designing Solutions for African Health = under review
Option 2: Doing Business in Southern Africa
This course aims to help students investigate the unique institutional and policy conditions in Southern African countries which will not only allow future entrepreneurs and managers to understand the challenges that will confront their businesses, but also allow them to identify the opportunities that this rapidly growing region offers. Note: Business studies background is recommended, although not a requirement
The classes you will take are:
The classes you will take are:
- Introduction to South Africa's Political History (2 USA credits) = GE 3 upper division elective, or LE-K2R2
- Doing Business in Southern Africa (5 USA credits) = BSAD upper division elective
Option 3: Public Health
This course introduces students to the health care system in South Africa and takes a thematic approach. The course includes an experiential component that introduces students to health care facilities in the Western Cape Province.
The classes you will take are:
The classes you will take are:
- Introduction to South Africa's Political History (2 USA credits) = GE 3 upper division elective, or LE-K2R2
- Public Health (5 USA credits) = ENPH upper division elective