Service Learning in Stellenbosch: Courses

Course selection

Students on the Service Learning program take course 1 (for 2 credits) plus the Service Learning course (for 5 credits).

Course 1: Introduction to History, Politics and Economics SSA 201/301 and SSA 202/302 (2)
Faculties: Arts and Humanities, Economic and Management Sciences. Departments of Political Science, Economics; Institute of Future Studies.
Examines the recently-evolved political and economic systems and the manner in which South Africa’s colonial legacy and apartheid past still influence the present systems. The concept of future studies is introduced against the background of South Africa’s particular economic, political, social and cultural factors.
Field trips: Robben Island Prison Museum, Parliament and Drumming Workshops

Service Learning and Community Development SSA 206/306 (5)
The objective of this exciting module is to provide international students with the opportunity to demonstrate their global citizenship through a service learning experience. Students will develop an understanding of the historical background and current issues impacting on community life and problems in South Africa and will experience it first hand through service to a South African community while earning academic credits.

Community service learning is a term that describes the contact between the student and a community of choice where the service learning experience will take place. Students learn while rendering a needed service to the community. Students selecting this module will be placed with partnering service organizations for placement. Possible placements include youth programs, early education development, HIV and AIDS prevention and care, art and music programs and schools. The service learning module comprises 30 hours of structured class time plus 40 hours of community involvement.