Students prepare for their research during a month-long orientation which includes intensive language training and review of field work methodology. Their field of study may be integrated with an ongoing project or may be taken independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor. This ACM program offers the opportunity to study the challenges of nation-building and development issues. Courses in the Shona language, cultural identity, and political and economic development will be offered in Harare under the guidance of an ACM faculty director and University of Zimbabwe faculty. All students will do an independent field project under the direction of program faculty or University staff, and student may also elect an optional May term focusing on an internship, language study, or an individual research project.
Students live with families in Harare.
January through April, with an optional May term.