Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind

Location:
Windhoek, Namibia

Sponsor:
The Center for Global Education at Augsburg College

Program:
Learn about Namibia and South Africa as they struggle to build nationhood, deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, and the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today's world; the challenges posed by under- and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind. Gain hands-on work experience in a development agency.

Course Offerings:

  • Roots and Realities of Racism in Southern Africa and the U.S.A.: A Comparative Examination - Explore some of the many historical parallels of the development of racism in the white supremacist regimes of Southern Africa and in the U.S.; examine the strategies of resistance used by the various anti-apartheid and democratic movements in Southern Africa and the civil rights movement in the United States; and critically examine successes and limitations of the formal political victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic, social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
  • The Development Process: Southern Africa - Reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with emphasis given to the experience of women. Study basic theories of development as well as particular strategies of development being implemented in Namibia and South Africa.
  • Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative Perspective - Explore the process of political and social change in Southern Africa during the second half of the 20th century, and examine the impact of apartheid on social and political movements. Compare Namibia's social and political structures to those of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
  • Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa - Learn about the changing role of religion in the midst of the political transformations of Southern Africa. Meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations. Read selections of biographies and personal accounts of some key religious leaders in Southern Africa who have played important roles in the anti-apartheid struggle.
  • Internship: A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This replaces the Religion and Social Change course.

For additional information regarding eligibility, application deadlines, cost, and further program components, contact the globaled@augsburg.edu Center For Global Education.

Contact Information:
Center For Global Education
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA
Phone: (612)330-1159 or 1-800-299-8889
Fax: (612)330-1695
E-mail:  globaled@augsburg.edu
http://aug3.augsburg.edu/global/safsem.html