NumbersappECTS2.0LevelbasicOverviewA general introduction to South Africa.
Other sub-themes may be developed during the module.
Main themes:
- geography;
- politics, society and economy;
- history, where it sheds light on the present state of the country
A theme running throughout the module is a comparison between Switzerland as a developed country, and South Africa as a developing country, to see where the differences lie. Other sub-themes may be developed during the module. Learning objectivesThe students
- learn basic facts about South Africa and its geographical situation
- understand major socio-economic issues affecting South African society and politics
- develop an understanding of the practical (and technical) challenges facing a developing country, and its engineers
Previous knowledgeTechnical English 2 (ten2)Exam formatCertificate of completion 
