This program will explore the history and arts of Ghana through music, dance, historic site visits and excursions.
Location ________________
• Explore four different Ghanaian cities on this faculty directed program : Accra, Kumasi, Elmina, and Cape Coast
• Ghana is well-known throughout the world as the first independent Sub-Saharan nation and has a strong record of democracy, stability, and increasing socioeconomic standards.
• The program begins in Accra; Ghana’s capital city. This port city is set right along the Atlantic coast and is home to many beautiful beaches.
• Attend performances that emphasize the native culture, dance and music of Ghana
• Shop the famous Bazaars and see what local cultural treasures you can find.
• Visit the Cape Coast Castle, and learn about the history of slavery in Africa.
• Explore a local farm and learn about the history of agriculture
• Wrap up the program with a tour of Kakum National Park. Roam the hiking trails and see the canopy walls of the forest.
• For more information about this program, please contact faculty directors Ama Oforiwaa Adunum (okaduo@ilstu.edu) and Laurie Thompson-Merriman (lmerri@ilstu.edu)
Academics _______________
• Students can choose one of any of the following 3 credit courses to associate with this program.
• THE 228 Special Topics in Dance
• MUS 275 World Music
• MUS 153 Black Music I
• MUS 154 Black Music II
• HIS 265 History of Africa
• HIS 265 African Civilization
• HIS 266 Modern Africa
Program Dates _______________
• Tentatively: Late July to Early August
• Official program dates are listed on the program-specific budget page
Prerequisites _______________
• Open to all majors and minors
• Open to undergraduate and graduate students
• Need an ISU undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or 3.2 for graduate students
• Must have completed two full semesters at ISU or other college/university
Housing & Meals _______________
• Students will stay in shared hotels (2-4 students per room) which are coordinated by the program sponsor
• Some meals will be included. Breakfast will be provided each day by the hotel.
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