Dates: June 29-July 30
Group leader(s): Professor Kwamina Panford, Professor Robert Hall and Professor Kwadwo Opoku-Agyemang
Course descriptions: This a two-part course: 1. The Politics, Economy & Society of Contemporary Ghana (1979-Present)
This course provides both theoretical and practical insights into the society of modern-day Ghana by focusing on political, economic, social and cultural trends and developments. Students will do preparatory readings prior to taking classes at the University of Cape Coast and other cites in Ghana West Africa. This course aims at giving students direct global experiences by immersing them in Ghanaian life over a period of one month. Students are expected to do research and to write a final paper incorporating their class room and field work and experience in Ghana.
Prerequisites: Students must have taken social science and other courses that provide them with some exposure to and knowledge about Africa and other developing regions or get permission of the Instructor.
Course credits: IAFU939, Golbalization, Humanities and Cultural Studies: Ghana and AFRU 925, Ghana Arts and Culture for a total of 8 Credits
Cost of program: Major costs for the program will be covered through tuition. Students will be responsible for their food and other out of pocket expenses they usually pay for while in School in the US.
Application Process: Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application, enrollment form, and waiver form. Turn in two copies of each completed form and two copies of your unofficial transcript to the Office of International Study Programs in 10 BV.
Application Deadline EXTENDED: December 10, 2008
Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
