| as of 4/10/2021 |
GHANA SOCIETY AND CULTURE |
| Country - Partner Institution - Programs: | Ghana - University of Ghana, Legon - 'Univ. of Ghana' |
| UC Course Subject | African Studies
Anthropology
Sociology |
| Number & Suffix: | 110 |
| Full UC Title: | GHANA SOCIETY AND CULTURE |
| Transcript Title: | GHANA SOC & CULTURE |
| UC QTR Units - Division: | 4.0 - Upper Division |
| Course Description: | This is a required experiential course in Ghana, West Africa that features concentrated study, lectures, roundtables, field trips and interactions with the people of Ghana. The course involves an in-depth examination of Ghanaian history, culture, governance, family and society, gender issues and development challenges. The course also includes: language instruction; language practice situations in the field; dance lessons; drumming lessons; and field excursions to culturally and historically significant sites in Kumasi, Cape Coast and other areas.
Required Texts/Tools (all to be provided upon arrival):
Ghana’s official map; Awedoba, A.K. (2005) Culture and Development in Africa with special reference to Ghana, Some Basic Issues, Legon, Accra: Historical Society of Ghana; Odotei, Irene (2002) Royal Rites, Death, Burial and Installation of an Asante King. Legon, Ghana: Institute of African Studies.
Assessment: journal (40%), final paper (60%). |
| Language of Instruction: | English
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| Partner Title: | GHANA SOCIETY AND CULTURE |
| Partner University Department: | Study Center |
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