Nation-building and Political Development in Tanzania
Associated Colleges of the Midwest
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Location:
| Dar es Salaam - Tanzania | |
Host Institution:
| University of Dar es Salaam | |
Highlights:
| Tanzania is at once rich and poor, exhilarating and exasperating, traditional and dynamic. | |
Term(s):
| Fall, Spring | |
Language:
| Swahili | |
English Instruction:
| Yes | |
Academic Credit:
| (16 - 16) | |
Subject Area(s):
| Culture Studies, Development Studies, Language Studies | |
Included:
| Housing, Meals (Some) | |
Accommodations:
| Dormitory, Homestay | |
Participants:
| Undergraduates | |
Description:
| Tanzania is at once rich and poor, exhilarating and exasperating, traditional and dynamic. It features virtually every element of the African landscape: bustling cities, enormous lakes, towering mountains, endless plains, tropical rain forests, abundant wildlife and major archaeological sites. On the ACM Nation-Building and Development in Africa program, students experience the breadth of Tanzanian society and study its culture, language, politics, religion and socio-economic structures.
Students take courses in sociology and political science that examine the historical and regional contexts of present-day Tanzania. A wide range of guest speakers, drawn from leaders in government, business, international organizations and universities, contribute their expertise to these courses. Interviews and firsthand observation are emphasized in the independent study projects.
Field trips and a two-week rural stay supplement the academic work, enabling students to explore the country’s cultural, economic and ecological diversity. Family stays in Dar es Salaam offer opportunities for students to live with Tanzanians, participate in community life, and experience a variety of cultures. | |
URL:
| http://www.acm.edu/o-cstudy/ |
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