A Decade Later: Truth, Reconciliation and Peace-building in the New South Africa
2007 Exploration Seminar in Cape Town, South Africa

**THIS PROGRAM IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS**

Program Director: Ratnesh Nagda
Dates of Instruction: August 20 - September 14, 2007

South Africa holds in its memory the deep history and cleavages of apartheid while at the same time embodying the most transformative possibilities of social change. The political revolution leading to the disbanding of apartheid now calls for a social revolution.

The Truth & Reconciliation Commission became the focal point for such a process, and is today recognized as one of the most remarkable national-level efforts at peace building. Students on this program will grapple with the question: How, and for whom, do truth, reconciliation, forgiveness and justice come together in peace-building? Through readings, guest presentations, outings and community engagement, students will learn about the origins of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission, other peace-building efforts, and their impact on the politics and people of the new South Africa a decade later. We will use experiences of bridge building and reconciliation in South Africa as a lens to interracial and intergroup relations in the United States, and vice versa.

Participants will receive 5 credits in Comparative History of Ideas (CHID) 473 “Africa Study Abroad” or Social Welfare (SocWf) 495 “Special Topics in Generalist Social Welfare.” Participants should check with their academic advisors to determine how these credits may apply to major requirements.

Student costs:  
$2,300 Program Fee
$200 IPE Fee
Additional costs include:RT airfare to Cape Town, insurance, meals, and personal spending money.

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