West African Civilization and Aesthetics in Ghana

Location: Ghana: Accra

Term: Summer

Dates: beginning of July to mid-August

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Description

The program is intended to investigate aspects of the historical, literary and artistic bases of West African civilization. It offers a special opportunity for all students interested in classical and contemporary African history, politics, literature, music, dance and theater to learn about these subjects through academic study and personal cultural experiences. The program is based at the University of Ghana, Legon-Accra.

The courses are taught by Dr. Abu Shardow Abarry, associate professor of African American Studies at Temple University, and coordinated by local faculty at the University of Ghana. Courses are supplemented by lectures given by faculty members from the University of Ghana in Legon, the University of Cape Coast and the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi. These three Ghanaian universities are among the most reputable higher education institutions in West Africa.

Highlights

Students have the opportunity to visit such historic and cultural monuments as the ancient slave castles at Cape Coast and Elmina; Akosombo (the worlds largest man-made lake) and Lake Bosumtwi (sacred to the Asantes); the W.E.B. DuBois and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleums; traditional markets; the Homowo (New Year) and other cultural festival sites; the National Cultural Center; residences of Ghanaian kings; and the mysterious, irremovable sword of Okomfo Anokye, the legendary high priest of the Asantes.

Cost in US$:

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Typical Living Arrangements
  • Dormitory

Temple University's Mission Statement

The Temple University Education Abroad office offers semester, academic year and summer study abroad programs around the world. In addition to providing study abroad opportunities for Temple students, we welcome the participation of students from other U.S. colleges and universities.

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