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Course Description
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Course Name
Social Stratification and Inequality
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Anthropology, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
Students will understand theories of social stratification and inequality
Students will understand the nature of social stratification and inequality as they intersect with race, gender, class and age
Students will understand issues around stratification and inequality in contemporary South Africa.Main Content
All societies make distinctions among people resulting in systems of unequal privilege, rewards,opportunities, power, prestige and influence
Examples of these aspects will be analyzed in intercultural context
Social stratification and inequality in South Africa will be analyzed
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.