AHA Study Abroad

WHERE WILL YOU BE?
Experience the capital of Ghana, the country's largest city and its administrative, communications and economic center. Visit museums, nature reserves, national parks, markets and festivals, Contribute to the development of Ghana through service-learning and internship opportunities at the Aya Centre for Intercultural Awareness and Development. Immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture, language and history.

WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?
Discover first-hand the complexities of ethnic, economic and gender identities related to assisting local communities to take charge of their own destinies. Participate in, contribute to and write a final report based on community service in a local Non-Governmental Organization or other community service organization.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
Sociology, history political science, economics and cultural studies in a highly interdisciplinary program. You are enrolled in courses at the Aya Centre designed exclusively for students on the AHA Ghana Program. Instructors are local Ghanaian professors. You will enroll in three courses in addition to supervised participation in a community service learning project/internship.

PROGRAMS DATES AND PRICES:

FALL SEMESTER 2008 COURSE LISTING
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Modern Twi: Introduction to Asante Twi
Ghana Today
Development Issues in Ghana
Ghana Service Learning Experience

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Ghana Today (60 contact hours)
Explore recent economic, political and social changes in Ghana as opportunities and challenges for West African development.

Development Issues in Ghana (60 contact hours)
Examine race and gender issues, communications systems and the problems of capital acquisition and investment in developing countries.

Service Learning Experience (378 contact hours)
Participate in and contribute to a community service learning project or internship in a local NGO or other suitable organization. A final written report is one requirement of this experience. Projects and internships are coordinated and supervised by on-site staff.

Modern Twi: Introduction to Asante Twi (10 contact hours)
This language course will take place during the orientation at the beginning of each semester. Designed as an introduction to Ghana's most commonly spoken indigenous language, the course will integrate conversation and grammar with the goal of familiarizing students with the language and developing basic communication tools to enrich their stay in Ghana.

• Tuition
• Excursions
• Housing in shared student house
• Books and course materials
• Medical insurance
• International Student Identity Card
• On-site orientation
• Expert support pre-departure and on-site