ECON 4620 - Economic Studies Abroad South Africa

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ECON 2105.
Description
This course is designed to be a brief survey of the South African economy with an emphasis on current topical issues. The course presents students with a case study in economic development. The course starts off the first week with an overview of South African history and contemporary economic issues. During the next two weeks, students will travel to the Pretoria/Johannesburg area in Gauteng Province, the industrial center of the country, and the Cape Town area of the Western Cape. Through a series of lectures and site visits students will be able to assess South Africa’s potential for economic growth and prosperity. Additional site visits are designed to provide students with exposure to South African peoples and their culture. Global Perspectives Course. This course may include a Signature Experience component.