Centre for African Studies

The Centre is the longest-established institution of its kind. It carries a mandate for promoting and supporting African Studies across the various Faculties of UCT.
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Requirements for a major in African Studies [AXL02]

The major offers students a coherent multi- and inter-disciplinary introduction to African Studies cover core content and theoretical contributions to the field. By drawing on the intellectual resources of Africa, the curriculum of the major affirms student agency; promote engagement, social and cultural awareness, self-reflexivity, multi- and inter-disciplinarity. We provide an enriched distinctive pedagogy that will develop in students’ high levels of criticality and creativity through the use of interactive learning, multi-media and project work.

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