Ghana: Discovering the Truth Behind Africa's Past
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The African and African American Studies Program is excited to announce that it is currently planning the program’s first Study Abroad opportunity. This program is open to all interested students, and will take place during Summer 2010.
Two and a half weeks will be spent in the classroom at the U of A, and the duration of the program takes place in the West African country of Ghana. During the 18 days in Ghana, we will travel throughout the country considered by many to be Africa’s “Rising Star.””
The emphasis of the program for 2010 is an examination of Ghana’s past and how its history is shaping the country’s future. We will discuss Ghana’s involvement in the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the country’s pivotal roles in the development of Pan-Africanism and the spread of African Independence Movements.
The course will also explore issues of development in the contemporary era and look at Ghana for examples of successes and missteps in post-colonial development. Students will receive 6 credit hours for two courses.
Highlights of the trip include visits to Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Castles, Mole National Park, kente cloth workshops, Kakum Rainforest National Park, the DuBois Centre, and Nkrumah Square.
Leadership for the program comes from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Want to know more? Click on the links above to find out all the program details and application information.