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June 02 to July 11, 2008
Arizona State University offers students the opportunity to study the culture, politics and society of the Republic of Ghana on site in the 2008 Summer Session. The program combines a classroom and field-based introduction to Africa's/Ghana's history, social structure, politics, economy, and cultures with a period of immersion in an on-going research project with local researchers and faculty. A portion of assigned reading will be done prior to departure. Active participation in all scheduled activities is central to the program's success.
Enrollment period has expired.
Program Cost: $2,850
$275.00 deposit fee required for enrollment.
Tuition and fees are not included with the program cost.
Acceptable payment types include Visa and Mastercard.
Program Name: Ghana
Credit Requirement: 6-9
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Locations
Ghana is an English-speaking country of 23 million people situated on the coast of West Africa near the equator. Ghana is bounded on the north and northwest by Burkina Faso, on the east by Togo, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Cote d'Ivoire. It is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in Africa with a stable democracy and friendly people. Formerly a British colony known as the Gold Coast, Ghana was the first Black nation in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence, led by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1957. The country is named after the ancient empire of Ghana, from which the ancestors of the inhabitants of the present country are thought to have migrated. Many African Americans can, and increasingly do, trace their roots to Ghana and other countries in West Africa.
Eligibility
The program is open to students who seek interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and comparative research for understanding the challenges and possibilities of an interdependent global society.
Applications with a $275 non-refundable deposit are due on or before February 4, 2008, but applications received after that date will be accepted on a space-available basis. All applicants are interviewed to determine compatibility with the program.
Academic Program
Students are able to earn 9 credits or more for this program, which is divided into two sessions. All students must enroll in two of the courses for the first session. All students must enroll for 3-6 credits for the second session.
- POS 394 | Contemporary Africa in Global Perspective (First Session course) (3)
- POS 394 | Ghana: Culture, Society & Environment (First Session course) (3)
- POS 399 | Individualized Instruction (Second Session course) (3)
- POS 484 | Internship (Second Session course) (3-6)
- POS 499 | Individualized Instruction (Second Session course) (3)
- POS 592 | Research
- SGS 394 | Contemporary Africa in Global Perspective (First Session course) (3)
- SGS 394 | Ghana: Culture, Society & Environment (First Session course) (3)
- SGS 484 | Internship (Second Session course) (6)
Living Accommodations
For the entire program, students will live together in the International Students' Hostel at the University of Ghana. The setting is comfortable and modern, with full access to urban amenities. Students stay in modern hotels/guest houses during out-of-town excursions.
Cost Information
The cost of $2,850 (subject to change) includes program fees, all housing, welcome and departure dinners, local transportation, excursions, workshops, arranged recreation organized cultural events. Not included: ASU tuition and fees, airfare, additional meals, additional travel and personal incidentals.
The Program may allow for time which can be spent in non-Program activities. Participants may wish to travel, sightsee or participate in activities or events in which they have a personal interest. Please note that the participant is fully responsible for making arrangements and for all costs of transportation, lodging, food and additional expenses that may be associated with any non-Program activities.
Director(s)
Okechukwu C. Iheduru
Department of Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-3902
Phone: (480) 965-1303
Email: okey.iheduru@asu.edu