AU/OSU South Africa Study Tour
June 6 - 21, 2008
English 338, Great Ideas: The Literature of Truth and Reconciliation
Description of Course/Program: Description of Course/Program: The spring semester course focuses on literature depicting the democratization of South Africa from the former apartheid regime-particularly literature about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the effort of South Africans to reach conflict resolution and healing from its former system of institutionalized racism. The South African portion of the course will offer students the chance to hear directly from South Africans of all colors and political persuasions who were involved in the process.
Criteria for Participant Selection: Any Ashland University student who has completed English 102 Composition II and who needs a Tier II humanities course and/or an International Perspectives Course will be eligible for the course. Great Ideas also fulfills a requirement for most English and related majors. Priority will be given to full-time Ashland University students although part-time or non-credit participants may be considered to meet the program's threshold participation. About 5-7 Ashland University students will be chosen and will accompany 5-7 Ohio State University students traveling with Dr. Barbara Lehman and taking a master's level course: Teachers and Teaching: The Changing Context in Equity, Diversity, and Exceptionality for OSU credit.
| Day | Date | Program |
| 1 | Friday, June 6 | Depart Ohio on overnight flight to South Africa |
| 2 | Saturday, June 7 | Arrive Cape Town, South Africa |
| 3 | Sunday, June 8 | Driving tour of Cape Town area Shopping at V&A Waterfront Evening group dinner |
| 4 | Monday, June 9 | AM Group Seminar (CPUT): overview of two weeks; film PM Tour: Robben Island |
| 5 | Tuesday, June 10 | AM Group Seminar: Guest speaker/s PM School visit |
| 6 | Wednesday, June 11 | AM Group Seminar PM Tour: Bo-Kapp, Castle of Good Hope |
| 7 | Thursday, June 12 | AM Group Seminar: Guest speaker/s PM School visit |
| 8 | Friday, June 13 | AM Group Seminar: Film PM Tour: District Six Museum, township tour |
| 9 | Saturday, June 14 | Stellenbosch and wine farms |
| 10 | Sunday, June 15 | Volunteer project Cape Town Book Fair |
| 11 | Monday, June 16 | AM Group Seminar: Guest speaker/s PM School visit |
| 12 | Tuesday, June 17 | All day tour: Table Mountain, Cape Point (date will be adjusted according to the weather) |
| 13 | Wednesday, June 18 | AM Group Seminar: Guest speaker/s PM School visit |
| 14 | Thursday, June 19 | AM Group Seminar: Film PM Tour: Centre for the Book, Biblionef, other museums |
| 15 | Friday, June 20 | AM Group Seminar: Guest speaker/s PM School visit Evening group dinner |
| 16 | Saturday, June 21 | Departure for US, Official end of study tour, Faculty Directors will not travel back with the group |
Housing:
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Twin occupancy in at the Breakwater Lodge in Cape Town, located near Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Program Cost:
- $4,420.00
- INCLUDED: airfare, accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, two group dinners, private motor coach, admission to museum visits and tours. Three credit hour course is offered during the spring semester.
- NOT INCLUDED: Expenses for passport, beverages, telephone calls, laundry of personal items, baggage or other insurance, lunches and dinners.
Deposits and Payments:
- $500 non-refundable deposit due November 15
- Remaining balance due February 15
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