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OSPCPTWN 30

Introducing Cape Town

UNITS:2
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

Introducing Cape Town provides an engaging introduction to the city's spaces, stories, and evolving identity. This introductory course explores Cape Town's historical foundations, contemporary challenges, and future possibilities through critical discussions and on-site experiences.

Syllabus for selected term:
View Autumn 2026 Syllabus

Sections

1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 26282
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:TBD
TIME:TBD
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Africa, Adelene, Van Niekerk, Michele
2units

OSPCPTWN 30: Introducing Cape Town

2 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

Introducing Cape Town provides an engaging introduction to the city's spaces, stories, and evolving identity. This introductory course explores Cape Town's historical foundations, contemporary challenges, and future possibilities through critical discussions and on-site experiences.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — TBA TBA — Africa, Adelene, Van Niekerk, Michele (Undergrad)

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