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Faculty-Led Travel Study Ghana: West African Influences on African American Culture
Accra, Ghana;
Cape Coast, Ghana;
Elmina, Ghana
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| Restrictions: | UW-W applicants only |
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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 Program Type:
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Faculty-Led Travel Study |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
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Housing Options:
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Hotel/Hostel |
Minimum GPA:
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2.0 |
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Class Standing:
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Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore |
Areas of Study:
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African Studies |
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Language Prerequisites:
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No |
Language of Interest:
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English |
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Service-Learning:
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No |
Part-Time Internship Available:
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No |
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Ghana: African Influences on African American Culture
| Location | Ghana, West Africa |
| Duration | Fall 2013 UW-W class, January 2 - 17, 2014 (tentative travel) |
| Requirements | 2.5 GPA and consent of instructors |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Selection | CIGENRL 491/691 |
| Application Deadline | Friday September 6th, 2013 |
The Program
This course will compare and contrast Ghanaian and African American cultures and the influences of W. Africa on African American culture, through the exploration of educational, cultural, political, and historical aspects of Ghana. A special emphasis will be on USAID and other literacy initiatives in Ghana. The course will be accompanied by a two-week trip in January 2013, which will expose students to the peoples of Ghana, in both urban and rural locations. The tentative schedule for the Ghana trip includes hands-on service learning, lectures and visits to St. Peter's Prep. School in Shama, The University of Cape Coast and the University of Ghana-Legon, and historical sites such as: a five hundred year old slave castle and dungeon (Elmira): Ghana National Cultural Center; W.E.B. DuBois Center; and museums. Students will earn 3 academic credits.Contacts
Dr. Ogunsola: ogunsole@uww.eduMs. Briscoe: briscoef@uww.edu
Dan Colleran: collerad@uww.edu