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OSPCPTWN 16: Sites of Memory

Relation between conventional histories and different kinds of individual and collective memory that are focused on places and spaces, testing the relation between grand narratives and more particularized pasts. Questions of cultural heritage, in particular its contestations among individual, familial, local, national, and international interests.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 3

OSPCPTWN 18: Xhosa Language and Culture

History of the Xhosa language; understanding Xhosa culture and way of life. Listening, speaking, reading and writing, combined with the social uses of the language in everyday conversations and interactions. Intercultural communication. Content drawn from the students' experiences in local communities through their service learning/volunteer activities to support the building of the relationships in these communities. How language shapes communication and interaction strategies. Course may be repeated for credit.
Terms: Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 2 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 6 units total)

OSPCPTWN 24A: Targeted Research Project in Community Health and Development

Two-quarter sequence for students engaging in Cape Town-sponsored community based research. Introduction to approaches, methods and critical issues of partnership-based, community-engaged research and to the community-based research partners. Qualitative data gathering and analysis methods in community-based research; effective collaboration with community partners and data sources; race and privilege in community-based research. Preparation of research proposals and plans for research carried out during the second quarter through OSPCPTWN 24B.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 3

OSPCPTWN 24B: Targeted Research Project in Community Health and Development

Two-quarter sequence for students engaging in Cape Town-sponsored community-based research. Substantive community health or development investigations in collaboration with the Stanford Centre's community partners: Western Cape NGOs or government agencies, or community-based organizations or groups. Students' research supported through methods workshops, sharing of progress and problems, and data and findings presentations. Prerequisite: OSPCPTWN 24A.
Terms: Spr, Sum | Units: 5

OSPCPTWN 31: Political Economy of Foreign Aid

Political economy approach to foreign aid. Context of debate on development: differences between developed and less developed countries, concept of poverty, how to measure development. History of foreign aid; main actors and characteristics of official development assistance. Theoretical and empirical impact of aid with regard to economic growth and governance. Benefits and problems associated with aid.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI, GER:EC-GlobalCom

OSPCPTWN 36: The Archaeology of Southern African Hunter Gatherers

Archaeology, history and ethnography of the aboriginal hunter gatherers of southern Africa, the San people. Formative development of early modern humans and prehistory of hunters in southern Africa before the advent of herding societies; rock paintings and engravings of the subcontinent as situated in this history. Spread of pastoralism throughout Africa. Problems facing the descendants of recent hunter gatherers and herders in southern Africa, the Khoisan people.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI, GER:EC-GlobalCom, GER:DB-SocSci

OSPCPTWN 61: Independent Study in Community Health

Independent study in community health. Topics may include major health issues in sub-saharan Africa; social and behavioral determinants of health; stress and health. Topics addressed through guided readings and interviews with relevant local stakeholders. Weekly meetings to discuss issues and progress.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: Heaney, C. (PI)

OSPCPTWN 64: Behavior Change for Promoting Health

South Africa suffers high rates of morbidity and mortality from illnesses and injuries that could be prevented or managed through behavior change. This class will bring psychological theory and research to bear on the question of why people do not engage in health-promoting behaviors, even when they have the knowledge and resources for performing the behavior. Once potential answers to this question have been explored, strategies for effectively bringing about health-promoting behavior change will be addressed. Strategies will be developed in collaboration with local public agencies and community health organizations.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4
Instructors: Heaney, C. (PI)

OSPCPTWN 67: Lessons from ICT Usage in Developing Countries

Use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in developing countries, highlighting new ways that the technologies are being used. Use of techniques such as context mapping; how new uses of technology can be applied in other contexts. Design and prototype a technology (website, mobi-site, app) in a previously disadvantaged community in South Africa.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

OSPCPTWN 69: Comparatively Assessing South Africa's Transition to Democracy: Past, Present and Future

South Africa's transition to democracy, its past, its current political and human rights situation, and what the future might hold. Progress South Africa has made in the areas of constitutional and democratic development, human rights and issues of truth, justice, and reconciliation. Also South African experience from a comparative perspective with the experiences of other countries, including Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chile, Kenya, Namibia, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
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