Global Academy: Afropolitanism, Social Justice and Social Entrepreneurship

About the course

Through exploring topics such as colonialism, apartheid, heritage and citizenship, students will interrogate the ways in which individuals and the collective may be complicit in maintaining the status quo that creates inequalities within our society and how this affects life in post-apartheid South Africa.

Students will be encouraged to reflect on values of social justice and gain insights into the interconnectivity between their own societies and the rest of the world. They will also look at ways in which they could contribute to building cultures of equality.

Visits to historical, heritage and entrepreneurial community sites will allow students to experience the vibrant and diverse cultures that influence and shape the character of Cape Town and South Africa. These activities will also allow students to see innovative initiatives that communities are undertaking to seek solutions to social issues.

Course Content

Topics include:

• History, the political legacies of segregation and apartheid as well as the relationships between politics and broader social life.
• Evaluating the character and significance of South Africa’s democratic transition.
• Analysing and critiquing South Africa’s constitution, electoral system, political parties, party system and associational politics.
• Conceptualising key academic approaches to the study of democracy and comparatively applying these to the study of South Africa.
• Colonialism, apartheid, heritage, and citizenship.
• The impact of inequalities in post-apartheid South Africa.

Field trips and Experiences:

• Zeitz MOCAA
• Iziko Slave Lodge
• Robben Island
• District Six Museum
• Institute for Justice and Reconciliation
• Khayelitsha township
• Community social entrepreneurship sites
• Cape culture cooking class

Course Cost

US$ 4 500

Registration

Students must apply via glp@uct.ac.za expressing their interest in the programme. Once received, a representative from the Global Learning unit will be in touch with further information.

More Information

Phone: +27 (0)21 650 2822

Email: glp@uct.ac.za

 

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