Readings are assigned online and in the course reader. Discussion questions related to each topic are also provided.
| WEEK # | Main TOPIC | TOPICS | READINGS | DISCUSSION QUESTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction | What is HIV/AIDS? (Biological and Social) History of HIV/AIDS Its link to Poverty Statistical tables (to give a broad overview of the scale of the epidemic) Distribution of syllabus, readings and give an overview of what is expected in this course. |
HIV/AIDS Statistics, January 16, 2005. Basic Statistics (CDC), January 16, 2005. An AIDS History, January 16, 2005 Science behind HIV/AIDS, January 16, 2005. Map of Africa | What is the first image that comes to your mind when you think of Poverty? What is the first image that comes to your mind when you think of HIV/AIDS? (Setting, people, time, lighting) Why the countries were chosen? Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola and South Africa |
| 2 | HIV/AIDS | What are the causes of HIV/AIDS? Prevention Techniques (Contraceptives etc.) Education - how do you find about HIV/AIDS? What is often overlooked? What don't we teach people about AIDS? Consequences of AIDS [work place discrimination and home/family impact] What more can be done to prevent HIV/AIDS? | AIDS in: - Sub-Saharan Africa - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Namibia - Botswana - Angola - South Africa Source, January 14, 2005 UNAIDS Report (News Article) | Why did AIDS move from America to Africa? What issues affect AIDS? AIDS Education AIDS Legislature Causes of AIDS (do they vary from Africa to America?) |
| 3 | Poverty | What is poverty? Who is being affected by poverty? What is absolute poverty? Definitions of other terms related to poverty. What is being done to fight poverty? What are the consequences of poverty? Why are we not able to treat poverty the same way as we treat HIV/AIDS? | The Only Region Where Poverty Grows ... (New Article) World Bank Report on Poverty | Poverty in Africa Poverty in America Wider concept, but influenced by AIDS |
| 4 | Relation between HIV/AIDS and Poverty | How are HIV/AIDS and poverty related? What issues are common to both of them? How are they different? Can improving one compromise the other? Poverty, AIDS Graphs Overview of the upcoming Country |
 HIV/AIDS and Poverty (PDF)Influence of AIDS on Poverty AIDS and Poverty in Africa (The Nation) | How is Poverty related to HIV/AIDS? Which one should be combated first? Which one is easier to combat? |
| 5 | Zambia | What is the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS? History People and Culture, Population Dynamics Politics Major Tourist Locations Other Issues What is the future of Zambia? |
Zambia Country Profile Zambia Poverty Profile | Zambia Country Profile What can be done in Zambia? (guest speaker) |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | What is the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS? History People and Culture, Population Dynamics Politics Major Tourist Locations Other Issues What is the future of Zimbabwe? | Zimbabwe AIDS Profile Zimbabwe Poverty Profile | Zimbabwe Country Profile What can be done in Zimbabwe? (possible guest speaker) |
| 7 | Botswana | What is the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS? History People and Culture, Population Dynamics Politics Major Tourist Locations Other Issues What is the future of Botswana? | Botswana AIDS Profile Botswana - Is Rural Poverty part of the culture? | Botswana Country Profile What can be done in Botswana? (possible guest speaker) |
| 8 | Namibia | What is the Prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS? History People and Culture, Population Dynamics Politics Major Tourist Locations Other Issues What is the Future of Namibia? | Namibia AIDS Profile Namibia Poverty Profile | Namibia Country Profile What can be done in Namibia? |
| 9 | Angola | What is the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS? History People and Culture, Population Dynamics Politics Major Tourist Locations Other Issues What is the future of Angola and Zaire? | Angola AIDS Report Angola World Bank Poverty Profile | Angola Country Profile What can be done in Angola? |
| 10 | South Africa | What is the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS? History People and Culture, Population Dynamics Politics Major Tourist Locations Other Issues What is the future of South Africa? | South Africa AIDS Report Inequality and Poverty in South Africa | South Africa AIDS Report What can be done in South Africa? (guest speaker) |
| 11 | Project | Introduction to Project Issue Paper Legislature and Legislative System in Zambia Project Proposal | Project Proposal Issue Paper | Project Proposal Issue Paper (guest speaker) |
| 12 | Project | Project: Law Review Zambia [part 1] The project involved coming up with legislature on HIV/AIDS in Zambia. What can be done? What should be included and what should be excluded? | Project | Project (guest speaker) |
| 13 | Project | Project: Law Review Zambia [part 2] The project involved coming up with legislature on HIV/AIDS in Zambia. What can be done? What should be included and what should be excluded? | Project | Project (guest speaker) |