The Program

At the University of Botswana, students take an intensive course in Setswana, the national language, which is spoken by over 75% of the country.

They also enroll in an elective course drawn from a menu of Africa Studies courses offered at the University for Batswana and international students. These courses are in the social sciences and humanities, chiefly, and allow students the opportunity to examine historical and regional contexts of present-day Botswana.

The ACM Program Director will also teach a course to ACM students on a topic relevant to Africa and drawn from her academic specialty. This course will be open to enrollment by students from Botswana as well.

A wide range of guest speakers, drawn from leaders in government, business, international organizations and universities, contribute their expertise.

Students also engage in an independent study project, which emphasizes firsthand observation, study and personal experiences.

Field trips supplement the academic work, enabling students to explore the country's cultural, economic and ecological diversity.