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FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IIA
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
French
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IIA
UCEAP Transcript Title
FRENCH LANG&LIT 2A
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This intermediate-level French course includes a grammar module that develops language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and provides an introduction to the basic techniques of translation (French-English); and an introduction to French and Francophone cultures, civilizations, and literatures.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SLL2060F
Host Institution Course Title
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IIA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Humanities
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Languages & Literatures
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AFRICA: CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND GLOBALIZATION
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
African Studies
UCEAP Course Number
58
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
AFRICA: CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND GLOBALIZATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO: CULTURE & ID
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course introduces and discusses the dynamic interplay between the various forces of globalization and the impact on culture and identity in Africa. The ideas explored and debates encouraged are expected to contribute towards a more thoughtful, professional practice and critical awareness of social and historical context, particularly the post-colonial context in Africa. From Cape Town to Algiers and Puntland, the course takes a case-study approach, examining a range of different contemporary issues, historical moments, and diverse localities across the continent. It also explores dominant concepts and vocabularies that operate in relation to complex processes of globalization, but which impact everyday life in distinctly different ways.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ASL1200S
Host Institution Course Title
AFRICA: CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND GLOBALISATION
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Cape Town
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Humanities
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
African Studies & Linguistics
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
Explore South Africa,University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
STATISTICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This introductory statistics course develops a sense of numeracy and presents a number of principles and tools to support appropriate quantitative analysis. There is a strong emphasis on using Excel to perform calculations, to manipulate data, and also to demonstrate principles of statistics. Topics include statistical modeling; exploratory data analysis and summary statistics; probability theory; random variables; probability mass and density functions; binomial, Poisson, exponentials, normal, and uniform distributions; sampling distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; determining sample size; simple linear regression; and measures of correlation. Assessment: classwork (30%), final exam (70%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
STA1000F/S
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Commerce
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Statistical Sciences
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GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
147
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
10.00
UCEAP Semester Units
6.70
Course Description
Global governance refers to the way in which global affairs are managed in the absence of a global government, and involves a broad range of actors, including states, and international and regional organizations. This course provides an overview of the existing architecture of global governance, explores the management of selected global issues, and considers debates and new trends in global governance. Assessment: coursework (50%), final exam (50%). Course entry requirements: Any 2000-level POL course.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
POL3045S
Host Institution Course Title
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Cape Town
Host Institution Faculty
Humanities
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Political Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026
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ARCHAEOLOGY & OUR COMMON HERITAGE
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Archaeology
Anthropology
UCEAP Course Number
11
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ARCHAEOLOGY & OUR COMMON HERITAGE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ARCHEOLOGY&HERITAGE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course gives a general introduction to how archaeologists work with physical evidence and to the methods and theories they apply. It summarizes how this evidence contributes to the understanding of world archaeology by outlining early physical and cultural evolution, the development of hunting and gathering, human dispersement around the world, the shift to farming, the innovation of writing, and the rise of complex societies. The course highlights why this heritage is significant and explores the consequences for management, conservation and protection.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
AGE1002S
Host Institution Course Title
ARCHAEOLOGY & OUR COMMON HERITAGE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Humanities
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Archaeology
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
Explore South Africa,University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
142
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL TRADE&FINANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course provides an overview of international economics with a focus on trade theory and international finance. It covers many topics including the determinants of international trade flows, trade policy, exchange rates and open-economy macroeconomics, and international macroeconomic policy. Empirical evidence is used to verify whether trade theories are relevant in explaining South Africa's performance in the international economy. Assessment: coursework (50%), final exam (50%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECO3024F
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Commerce
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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ANALYZING FILM AND TELEVISION
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
Explore South Africa,University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ANALYZING FILM AND TELEVISION
UCEAP Transcript Title
FILM AND TV
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers a critical introduction to contemporary film and television. It covers basic vocabulary for understanding the filmmaking process as well as narrative forms in both film and television. The course also considers key areas of film and television studies such as spectatorship, genre and realism, with examples drawn from both South Africa and abroad. Assessment: still-frame analysis (15%), stylistic analysis (30%), creative project: short script or film (25%), and final exam (30%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
FAM1000F/S
Host Institution Course Title
ANALYSING FILM AND TV
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Humanities
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Film & Media Studies
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INTRODUCTION TO EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
Explore South Africa,University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO EARTH&ENVIRON
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces the structure and dynamics of the earth. Topics include earth structure and composition, stratigraphy and geological history, climatology, surface processes and evolution of landscapes, biogeography, and humans and the environment. Assessment: class work (24%), tests (16%), and a final exam (60%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEO1009F
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Science
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geological Sciences
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INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN GENRES
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN GENRES
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO SCREEN GENRES
UCEAP Quarter Units
7.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.70
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to genre studies for screen texts. This investigation of genre is supported by a sampling of film and television genre texts. The concept of genre provides a lens for considering the industrial, historical and sociopolitical factors which shape screen media. While drawing from a range of global examples, this course will also pay particular attention to the ways genre has been adapted for African audiences and South African audiences, in particular. The course explores a number of key questions related to genre: (1) What is genre and how are genres defined? (2) How do industries influence and shape genre texts? (3) What role do audiences play in making meaning and how do genres determine the practices and expectations of audiences? (4) How do we account for generic change and hybridity over time and in response to new technologies; and (5)What are politics of genres which travel across different national and economic contexts? The core course will be accompanied by a seminar series in which students may select a more focussed path of study examining a genre of interest to them. DP requirements: All written work must be submitted by the stipulated dates. Students who miss more than two seminars will lose their DPs. Assessment: Assessment for the lecture series will be based on classwork (30%) plus one two-hour examination (20%). The lecture series counts 50% and the seminar 50% of the final mark for the course.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
FAM2013F/S,FAM2013F,FAM2013S
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN GENRES
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Cape Town
Host Institution Faculty
Humanities
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Film and Media Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026
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MARINE SYSTEMS
Country
South Africa
Host Institution
University of Cape Town
Program(s)
University of Cape Town
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
144
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MARINE SYSTEMS
UCEAP Transcript Title
MARINE SYSTEMS
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This advanced course covers the main ocean and atmosphere systems, with a particular emphasis on their biogeochemical functioning. This includes an introduction to the major marine biogeochemical cycles, seawater carbonate chemistry, phytoplankton-nutrient interactions and growth kinetics, surface ocean-lower atmosphere interactions, and an introduction to Earth system dynamics. The physical forcings and their biogeochemical and ecosystem responses are quantitatively illustrated for upwelling systems, oligotrophic systems, coastal systems around South Africa, and the Southern Ocean. Emphasis is placed on treating the systems in an integrative manner. Methods of data sampling and analysis, computation of biogeochemical pools, and rates and feedback are covered in the tutorials and practicals.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SEA2005S
Host Institution Course Title
MARINE SYSTEMS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Cape Town
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Science
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
DEPARTMENT OF OCEANOGRAPHY
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023