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 Tanzania: Nation-Building and Political Development in East Africa (spring) Offered by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, the Tanzania: Nation-Building and Political Development in East Africa program allows students to experience the breadth of Tanzanian society while studying its culture, language, economics, politics, art, literature, and music. Interdisciplinary courses include Political and Economic Issues of Development; Culture and Society in Tanzania Past and Present, and Introductory KiSwahili, the most important ethnic language. The program features a wide range of guest speakers drawn from leaders in government, business, international organizations and universities. Each student plans and conducts a supervised independent field project under the direction of a faculty member. Frequent field trips supplement academic work, enabling students to explore the country's cultural, economic, and ecological diversity. Housing is provided through family stays in Dar-es-Salaam. Eligibility: coursework in African studies and global development studies highly recommended. Associated Colleges of the Midwest |
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Study | Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
phone 641.269.4850 | fax 641.269.4415 for program information contact Richard Bright, Director |