Off-Campus 280 - Government and Development in Africa

Institution:

Calvin University

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Description:

A study of patterns of political authority in Africa, including the historic kingdoms, the period of colonial rule, and the era of independence, and their effects on economic development today. (Elective) Development Studies in Honduras The capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, is the site of this program, offered each spring semester. It gives students a first-hand experience living in a less developed county as they consider or prepare for further study or careers in international development or missions. Students live with Honduran families and attend classes on the campus of La Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán. Development studies classes are taught consecutively by the program director, K. VerBeek; the Spanish language courses are taught by members of the faculty of the Universidad throughout the semester. Preference for admission is given to International Development Studies students. Applicants must have at least a basic knowledge of the language, equivalent to Spanish 101. The academic components of the program are as follows:

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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