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From Apartheid to Democracy: What the South African Experience Has Taught Us
Kirsten Bowman JD
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(727)
Exploring the history of apartheid in South Africa provides the backdrop for learners to consider democracy today in South Africa, both it’s roots and it’s future.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This class is being taught in conjunction with Meagan Tauber’s ‘Born a Crime Novel Study’ course. Taking both classes is mandatory in order to truly gain the full content and experience. Meagan’s portion of the class will approach apartheid from a human perspective, utilizing three weeks of class to analyze Trevor Noah’s book – Born A Crime and focusing on the fourth week in discussions about Nelson Mandela utilizing the movie Invictus. Here is the link to enroll in Meagan’s...
As a human rights lawyer I have practiced and taught at both the university level and middle/high school level on the topics of race, apartheid, segregation, civil rights, war and conflict, government systems etc.
Homework Offered
There will be a small amount of preparation work each week in the form of material to read or short videos to watch, with proposed discussion questions to begin the next class discussion.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grades Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The painful and sometimes ugly details of apartheid are necessary to discuss in order for learners to understand what came before and developed from South African apartheid. If your learner is particularly sensitive to these issues or you are uncertain if the material may be too mature, this may not be the right class for you. However, the material will be presented as respectfully as possible and in age appropriate ways.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(727)
I am a human rights lawyer by profession and a university professor and mom by passion. I have my JD with a specialization in international law and completed my PhD in international law in 2023. I have travelled the world working for the UN as a...
Group Class
$50
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-12 learners per class
