Ghana Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Ghana program will present students and community stakeholders with a unique chance to explore 21st century life -- at both the village and city levels -- in the West African nation of Ghana.

Ghana Study Abroad: The Real Africa | AFS 37030 | 3 credit hours

Mission

To provide students and community stakeholders with a unique chance to explore 21st century life-at both the village and the city levels-in a modern West African nation.

Program Description

This course will address topics in:

Public Health
Education
Sociology
Public Policy
Government

Through comparative analysis students will be challenged to think critically about observations they make in Ghana. Students will participate in cultural, academic and service learning activities. Assessment in the course will be done through de-briefings, personal reflection, active participation and production of a final report.

Points of Interest

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial
National Museum of Ghana
W.E.B. DuBois Center
Osu Christianborg Castle
The 28th Cross Roads
Makola Market
Kakum Canopy Walk
Cape Coast Castle
Elmina Castle
Kumasi
Asantehene's Palace
Adinkra/��ֱ��e Weavers
Wood Carvers
Boti Falls

Program Dates

Returning Summer 2024.

Questions? Contact Us

Dr. Kristin Stasiowski, Director, International Programs & Education Abroad
College of Arts & Sciences
Phone: 330-672-1809
Email: kstasiow@kent.edu

Mwatabu S. Okantah, M.A., Associate Professor Department of Africana Studies
Phone:
Email: mokantah@kent.edu

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