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Introduction

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Program Faculty Coordinator

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If you are interested in learning more about the Kenya Semester Program please feel free to contact Dr. Matt Carotenuto who serves as the on-campus, program faculty coordinator.  Dr. Carotenuto is also an alumni of the program!  

Course Components

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The core course, Culture, Environment and Development of East Africa is comprised of several field components which students participate in throughout the semester.

Kenya

Submitted by bway on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 09:51.
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Program Type: 
SLU Program
Program Name or Partner: 
Kenya Semester Program

Habari Gani

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Habari Gani? Swahili for "What's the news?"

Stay in touch with past participants of the Kenya Semester Program and with things that are happening in Kenya through the Habari Gani column in the St. Lawrence University quarterly magazine.

 

Gender Issues in Modern and Traditional Kenya

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Professor Koi Muchira Tirima

Institute for Research, Development and
Policy at Africa Nazarene University

 

Introduction to the History of Modern Kenya

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This course analyses how the colonial history has shaped the state of modern Kenya by examining the most important themes in the history of Kenya from the colonial period to the present. The course covers the following topics: background to the colonial period; the scramble and partitioning of Africa; impact of colonialism; the rise of nationalism; the coming of independence; and developments in contemporary Kenya.

Biodiversity Conservation and Management in East Africa

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This course is designed to provide students with information about tropical biology and to suggest ways of slowing down or reversing the rapid loss of biological diversity in East Africa. It evaluates the efforts and approaches being undertaken by governments, conservation organizations and communities in East Africa to improve the environment while trying to uplift the living standards of the people.

Eligibility

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  • Students must have completed at least one course with significant Africa or diaspora content prior to participation.
  • Open to sophomore, junior and senior students with appropriate academic preparation, motivation, and interest in a relevant area.

Admission to this program is based on the quality of application. Candidates must present a coherent academic rationale for participation in the Kenya Semester Program and a record of academic performance that demonstrates the ability to meet the challenges of studying in Kenya.

Program Costs

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Students participating in the Kenya program pay regular St. Lawrence University comprehensive fees. The comprehensive fee covers tuition, room and board, and program-integrated field components.

If you receive financial aid, your normal financial aid is applied. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you would like information about additional loans for extra costs associated with studying on this program.

The fee does not cover:

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