Minnesota Studies in International Development: Kenya
Region: Sub-Sarahan AfricaCountry: Kenya
City: Nairobi & other sites
Language: English
Term: Fall-Spring
Semesters of language study required:
Sponsoring Institution: University of Minnesota: Learning Abroad Center
Notes:
Kenya’s geographic and cultural diversity make it a microcosm of the African continent. It includes hot coastal plains, vast plateaus, Africa’s largest lake and highest mountain, and hundreds of miles of the great Rift Valley. Home to more than 45 tribes, significant European and South Asian minorities, and a population of 28 million speaking dozens of languages, Kenya shares with its neighbors the challenges of forging a multi-ethnic, post-colonial nation. Most Kenyans are farmers or herders, yet the capital of Nairobi is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in East Africa and the base for many international and Kenyan organizations promoting development and social change.
All classes are taught by local faculty. Students take 4 interdisciplinary courses that address development issues in Kanya. A community-based internship add an experiential component to the program.
Approved for African Studies Majors, or by petition for students with Africa-related majors. For more information, see MSID Kenya, or contact Kathleen McDermott