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SIT Study Abroad: South Africa: Social Justice & Activism
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Understand the dynamics of human rights advocacy and the history of apartheid from your base in Cape Town, a hub for human rights organizations in a country emerging from legally enforced racial discrimination and economic and political exclusion. Stay with a local family, where you are welcomed into their lives, share experiences, and learn from their views. Visit important sites of oppression an...
Understand the dynamics of human rights advocacy and the history of apartheid from your base in Cape Town, a hub for human rights organizations in a country emerging from legally enforced racial discrimination and economic and political exclusion. Stay with a local family, where you are welcomed into their lives, share experiences, and learn from their views. Visit important sites of oppression and resistance illustrative of the country’s unique history, and gain a better understanding of social justice issues affecting South Africa today. You also learn the ethics of human rights advocacy and research during a five-week internship that gives professional experience in an international setting.
Program Highlights
Explore the nuances of human rights movements and how they can change history.
Tour the island prison that held President Nelson Mandela and other activists.
Study apartheid’s history and social and economic impacts to the present day.
Build your résumé and professional experience in an internship that best matches your interests.
Visit the District Six museum at the epicenter of apartheid Cape Town, highlighting the social movements and activism in the struggle against racial segregation through the Group Areas Act of 1955.
Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Summer
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Political Science & Politics
- Social Sciences
- All Nationalities
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Some college credit, no degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
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Understand the dynamics of human rights advocacy and the history of apartheid from your base in Cape Town, a hub for human rights organizations in a country emerging from legally enforced racial discrimination and economic and political exclusion. Stay with a local family, where you are welcomed into their lives, share experiences, and learn from their views. Visit important sites of oppression and resistance illustrative of the country’s unique history, and gain a better understanding of social justice issues affecting South Africa today. You also learn the ethics of human rights advocacy and research during a five-week internship that gives professional experience in an international setting.
SIT Study Abroad
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Ready to Learn More?
Understand the dynamics of human rights advocacy and the history of apartheid from your base in Cape Town, a hub for human rights organizations in a country emerging from legally enforced racial discrimination and economic and political exclusion. Stay with a local family, where you are welcomed into their lives, share experiences, and learn from their views. Visit important sites of oppression and resistance illustrative of the country’s unique history, and gain a better understanding of social justice issues affecting South Africa today. You also learn the ethics of human rights advocacy and research during a five-week internship that gives professional experience in an international setting.
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