IPS - Study Abroad Programs
African Cultural Continuities - Ghana
The program has been taking students during summer semesters to Ghana since 1997 and has expanded this year to South Africa. Participants experience first-hand Ghanaian and South African life from the traditional to contemporary, are able to place it in historical perspective, and gain some insight into the cultures of African people on the continent and in the African Diaspora on a global level. The course is structured to combine text analysis with fieldwork in the communities participants visit or live in during their sojourn.
Short-term Program Details
| Location: |
The program will be based in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The city had been central in the expansion of colonial rule in the then Gold Coast and is located midway along the Ghanaian coastline that is dotted with over twenty former slave castles, the last place many of the ancestors of people of African descent saw before being brought to the Americas. Ther second half will be based in South Africa. |
| Highlights: |
This program is part of the African Cultural Continuities series which examines Ghana and various countries associated with the African Diaspora in the Americas and facilitates cultural immersion in those societies. Each year, the program will focus on different areas within Africa and in the African Diaspora. |
| Dates: |
June 14 - July 7, 2008. Dates are subject to change based on flight availability and other factors. |
| Courses: |
BAS 495 - African Cultural Continuities, 3 credits (May be extended to six with instructor permission as an independent study) |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate, graduate |
| Eligibility: |
Prefer sophomore or above and 2.5+ GPA. |
| Staff: |
Dr. Leonard Gadzekpo, Associate Professor, Black American Studies |
| SIUC Sponsor: |
Black American Studies, College of Liberal Arts |
| Number of Participants: |
Minimum of ten |
| Program Fee: |
To be announced. |
| Other Costs: |
Tuition, passport, some meals, laundry and other personal expenses are not included in the program fee. |
| Financial Aid: |
Most forms of financial aid will apply. |
| Housing: |
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| Transportation: |
Airfare from the United States (departure point to be announced) is included in the program along with program-related local transportation. Changes from the group dates and departure city may cost extra. |
| Website / Resources: |
Web: www.siu.edu/~bas/ghana_index.htm or http://colanmc.siu.edu/BAS49 |
| Additional Information: |
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| Application Deadline: |
March 1. We do not guarantee that spaces will still be available by that date so early application is advised. Apply for your passport as soon as you apply for the program! |
| Application: |
The application may be completed using Adobe Acrobat Reader and then printed out for signature or simply printed and then completed by hand. Please contact us if you have any problems opening the file. You will need to indicate your progam name and location. Short-term Application Supporting Documents (forthcoming) |
| Contact: |
Study Abroad Programs or Dr. Leonard Gadzekpo, Black American Studies, Faner 4022 Telephone: (618) 351-7084 or (618) 453-7084 E-mail: gadzekpo@yahoo.com or g |
The information contained here - including costs, program dates and program arrangements - is subject to change by the program sponsors and host institutions. There may also be changes once a program or exchange has started due to factors beyond our control. Please check with our office for the latest information.