Accra, Ghana

 

Dates:         July 9-25, 2009

 

Professors: Dr. Charles Mate-Kole, Professor, Psychology

                    matekolec@ccsu.edu or (860) 832-3105

 

                    Dr. Evelyn Phillips, Professor, Anthropology                    

                    phillipse@ccsu.edu or (860) 832-2617

                     

Courses:      Anthropology 475: Topics in Anthropology, 3 credits

                    International Studies 490: Field Studies Abroad, 3 credits

                    International Studies 590: Graduate Field Studies Abroad, 3 credits

                    Psychology 499: Independent Reading & Research in Psychology, 3 credits

                    Psychology 591: Independent Reading & Research in Psychology, 3 credits

 

Travel Program Registration Deadline:      Extended to April 8, 2009

Scholarship Application Deadline:              Extended to April 8, 2009

 

Scholarships:   Students participating in this course abroad program may apply to the Center

                         for International Education for $1,000 scholarships to assist with the cost of

                         participation in this program. 

 

Travel Cost:     The cost of this program, exclusive of tuition and registration fees, is $4,195 per person.

                         The cost includes round-trip airfare, accommodations, most meals, lectures, ground

                         transportation, visa fees, and entrance fees to all required site visits.

 

Note:  Students must separately register and pay for the academic course(s) associated with

           this Course Abroad Program.  All Summer course registration is handled 

           by the Enrollment Center in Willard Hall.

 

 

Field Studies in Ghana

This course will provide students interested in Africa the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of one of Africa’s beautiful countries.  Students will participate in history, art history, archaeology, anthropology, and psychosocial studies, while experiencing traditions and contemporary life and exploring other aspects of Ghanaian life. 

Participants will be introduced to all facets of Ghanaian history and culture, including its economy, politics, and performing arts.  The curriculum includes a workshop by the Ghana Dance Ensemble, lectures by faculty from the University of Ghana-Legon, and visits to the W.E.B. DuBois Center, Padmore Library, Christiansborg Castle, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Makola Women’s Market and the 31st December Women’s Movement.  Overnight trips to Cape Coast and Kumasi are also planned, in addition to time spent with Ghanaian families.

Prior to departure, there will be orientation sessions on the CCSU campus.  Students must attend all of the orientation sessions.  Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.  Follow-up sessions will be held on campus after the travel component. 

Lectures will be given by faculty of various disciplines from the University of Ghana, Legon.  The lectures will introduce the participants to several themes, including culture, politics, traditional religious, education, and healing practices in contemporary Ghana.  Topics to be covered include: the slave trade; pre- and post-colonial Ghana; the role of women and their impact on the economy of Ghana; traditional medicine; mental health; the juvenile system; traditional festivals; African dance and music, and African film. 

The cost of the program includes round-trip economy class airfare, double occupancy hotel accommodations, two meals daily, ground transportation, entrance fees to all required sites, and mandatory supplemental insurance coverage.