Ghana

University of Ghana

The university was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast and operated as an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees. The institution was awarded full university status in 1961. The University of Ghana is the largest of the four universities in Ghana and currently enrolls nearly 7,000 students. Originally, the curricular emphasis was on liberal arts, social science, basic science, agriculture and medicine; however, there is currently a national educational reform program to diversify the curriculum and provide more science and technology and post-graduate training.

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Study Abroad in Accra, Ghana with UNC Asheville

May 19 - June 17, 2012

Five-week program in the West Africa country of Ghana. Students will take courses in the study of West African Cultures, Science in Ghana and Art and Literature in West Africa. Courses taught by UNC Asheville faculty.  This program offers students the opportunity to study and interact with the people of Ghana.

Program Objectives

Curriculum

While in Ghana, students will take two courses (CHEM 273 and EDUC 273). Additionally, students are required to take LIT/AFST 273 in preparation in the Spring 2011 semester.

AFST 273/LIT 273: Introduction to West African Literature and Arts (Emphasis on Ghana)
This is a special topics course designed to be an introduction to the people and culture of Ghana, West Africa. The goal is to prepare students for the summer study abroad experience in Ghana and will focus on the traditional and contemporary aspects of the Arts, Humanities and Sciences of that country.

CHEM 273: ST: Science in Ghana
By studying and interacting with people who are working in Chemistry and the Natural Sciences in Ghana, students will have the chance to examine which parts of the activities of science may be examined from a cultural context and which parts can be viewed independent of the cultural context.

EDUC 373: Introduction to West African Education
Comprehensive study of primary and secondary schooling in Ghana and Nigeria. Involves critical writing and discussions, analysis of materials and strategies, and field experiences in primary and secondary schools in Ghana. This is a three-hour course designed to provide an introduction to the teaching profession as practiced in Ghana and Nigeria. This will include an examination of current issues faced by teachers, as well as influences on the profession, and influences on curriculum design and planning. Students will reflect on their observations and compare the U.S. education system to Ghanaian and Nigerian systems.3898

Facilities

Accommodations will be taken care of by the program, but will be at home-stays and mostly at bed and breakfasts when on the road. Accommodations include breakfast and dinner. Lunches will usually be on your own.

Fees

Program fees for Ghana are $3,171 for UNCA students and $3971 for Non-UNCA students.   Cost includes housing, 2 meals a day, medical insurance, and field excursions with faculty.  Does not include airfare, tuition and fees, laundry, internet service, phone calls, tips, personal expenses, etc.   

The University reserves the right to alter the program format or costs in case of conditions beyond its control.

Application Procedures

Applications are available in the Study Abroad Office, 248 University Hall. Completed applications are due no later than February 10, 2011. Please turn in the application, with the $125 processing fee, to the Study Abroad Office.  Non-UNCA students are also required to complete a visiting student application (application fee waived) and send it to the Study Abroad office.  For questions, contact the study abroad office at studyabroad@unca.edu.

Faculty

All faculty are from UNCA.  Their contact information is:

Dr. Dee James, Literature & Language Dept., 209 Karpen Hall, djames@unca.edu, 828-251-6581
Dr. Charles James, Chemistry Dept., 246B Robinson Hall, james@unca.edu, 232-5171
Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten, Africana Studies, 207 Zeis Hall, aboaten@unca.edu, 828-350-4564
Reid Chapman, Education, 119 Zeiger Hall, rchapman@unca.edu, 828-251-6768