EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA (SS 301)
SS 301 EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA
Recent elections have again focused attention on South Africa, a country wealthy in natural resources but one plagued by inequality, AIDs, and struggle in the 20th century. This class will focus on the rich diversity of the country.
Session 1: South Africa in the News
The focus will be on history and culture plus post-Apartheid struggles, relationships with neighbors (Zimbabwe) and the AIDs fight.
Session 2: South Africa through Art
Contemporary and historic art and music will demonstrate South Africa's response to aspects of life there. Slides, audio, and objects will support the discussion.
Session 3: South Africa through Film
The award-winning film, Tsotsi, will be used to illustrate contemporary life in Johannesburg. Students are encouraged to watch the film before the session.
Session 4: South Africa through Literature
Short stories, poetry, and novels will show the range of literature. Authors to be discussed will include Nadine Gordimer, Andre Brink, and J.M. Coetzee.
Presenter: Laura J. Mitchell, Ph.D, Associate Professor of African History, UCI. She is the author of Belongings: Family and Identity in Colonial South Africa.
Course Developer: Mary Lou Sortais
Dates/Time: Mondays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26
1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Location: Woodbridge Village Center
Course Facilitators: Lil Rostoker 949-830-7806
akalilydear@cox.net
Mary Lou Sortais 949-786-2011
mlsort@sbcglobal.net
| When: | Oct 05, 09 to Oct 26, 09; 4 meetings |
| Where: | Woodbridge Village Center |
Schedule
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2009 | Monday | 1:00PM | 3:00PM | Woodbridge Village Center |
| 10/12/2009 | Monday | 1:00PM | 3:00PM | Woodbridge Village Center |
| 10/19/2009 | Monday | 1:00PM | 3:00PM | Woodbridge Village Center |
| 10/26/2009 | Monday | 1:00PM | 3:00PM | Woodbridge Village Center |
