SIT Cameroon: Social Pluralism and Development

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Location:

Dschang and Yaounde, Cameroon

Description:

Participate in field-based, experiential learning through SIT program courses with an independent study component. Study development issues against the backdrop of Cameroon's rich ethnic pluralism. This central African nation is home to more than 200 ethnic groups and even more languages and dialects, and finding common ground for its national agendas poses an ongoing challenge. Famous for its folklore, art and diverse environments, Cameroon is a nation striving to preserve its cultural heritage and diversity in the face of globalization and pressing socioeconomic needs. The curriculum covers French language, Francophone literature, and French colonial and postcolonial history in an African nation and the culture, history, and political economy of an African nation in both local and global contexts.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters)

Sponsor:

School for International Training (SIT)

Website:

Cameroon: Social Pluralism & Development


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Northwestern Requirements

1.5 years (the equivalent of 3 semesters) of college French completing at least FR 121-2 OR FR 125-2.

Program Requirements

  • Average applicant has a GPA of 3.5
  • Students must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at time of application.

Academic Specialties

Wide range of independent field projects, including topics such as visual and performing arts, small business development and entrepreneurship, women's economic role in development, child health, Islam in Africa, environmental change, agricultural development, rituals and ceremonies.

SIT programs are ideal for highly motivated students who embrace cultural challenges and seek the deepest possible immersion in a foreign setting.

Course Type

Program courses:
  • French for Development Studies
  • Social Pluralism and Development Seminar
  • Field Study Seminar
  • Independent Study Project

Additional Information

Since this program includes a required Independent Study Project, be sure to read the information about Independent Study and Research Projects Abroad.

The Program in African Studies (PAS) sponsors a number of events each quarter related to study abroad in Africa.  If you would like to receive regular updates about PAS events via email, please contact: african-studies@northwestern.edu.

Housing

Home stays and hotels/hostels

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

  • Tuition:  $14,252
  • Room & Board:  $2,000
  • SAAF:  $2,355
  • Transportation:  $2,000
  • Books & Supplies:  $200
  • Personal Expenses:  $1,150
  • HTH:  $134
  • Visa:  $275
  • Total Estimated Costs:  $22,366

Additional Information:

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

15 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. SIT program application, available on the SIT web site.
  2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
Note: SIT programs tend to fill up before their deadlines. Be sure to submit your SIT application well before the program deadlines.

Contact Returnees

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