Duke in GHANA

May 12 to June 27, 2008The Department of Cultural Anthropology and the Office of Study Abroad of Duke University will offer a six-week, two-course program on culture and life in Ghana. Located on the west coast of Africa, Ghana is a culturally andgeographically diverse country, with a complex history of intercontinental trade (in gold, slaves, and cocoa), Britishcolonialism, and Pan-African nationalist social movements. Heralded as a political and economic success story upon itsindependence in 1957, Ghana has since faced the challenges and undergone the hardships of a developing country onthe poorest continent. In 2002, Ghana changed national party government by democratic election. Ghanaians aregracious, generous people, whom Americans like immediately, and whom more extended acquaintance reveals to bevery different than ourselves, in complex and interesting ways.

The program will be based at the University of Ghana at Legon, just outside the capital city, Accra. Field trips willcomplement course work. The group will travel through various parts of the country, crossing from rainforest to drysavannah, visiting cities, coastal fishing towns, and rural farming villages. Students will tour and learn about the formerslave forts at Cape Coast and Elmina, and museums and craft villages in and around Kumasi, capital of the formerAshanti Empire. Depending upon their interests, and in addition to their research projects, students will also haveopportunities to attend a traditional festival or to visit markets, schools, museums, waterfalls, a monkey reserve, aprayer mountain, a traditional herbalist, a chief’s palace, cocoa and textile factories, clinics and other social services,the Volta River Hydroelectric Dam, Mole National Park (a game reserve), and more.

The program will be directed by Prof. Lee D. Baker from the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Duke.

COURSES AND CREDITS (Subject to committee approval)

CULANTH 100 - 01 / AAAS 102 - 01: Back to Africa: The History of an Idea. CCI, R, (SS)The “idea” of Africa occupies a particular place within our collective imagination, and for African-Americans, it hasserved as a complicated and compelling idea that has motivated many efforts to migrate back “home” in physical,spiritual, or philosophical ways. This course explores the many back-to-Africa movements that have been pursued byAfrican-American communities since the end of slavery. We will explore the historical and political contexts ofmovements ranging from groups of people relocating to Liberia in the 19th century to contemporary cultural tourism ofthe black middle class. Special attention will be given to the relationships that arise between Africans who stayed andAfrican-Americans who returned to their so-called “home-land”. Since we will be in Ghana, this context will be at theforefront of the analysis. A component of this class will be a research project in Accra. Professor Lee D. Baker will teachthis course, which can count toward either the Cultural Anthropology or African and African-American Studies major.One course credit.CULANTH 100.02 / AAAS 102.02 / SOCIOL 100.01: Ghanaian Culture and Politics. (CZ) (SS) CCIA comprehensive introduction to Ghana, this course focuses on cultural, social, economic, and political facets ofGhanaian life. Topics include the ethnic and language groups of Ghana, pre-colonial life, the slave trade, chieftancy and

traditional rule in Ghana, Ashanti Empire, the evolution of modern Ghana, the politics of Ghana since independence,contemporary social structure, land and economic development, traditional and modern music, oral and written WestAfrican literature, the role of women in African development, education and development, traditional and modernGhanaian religions, current economic policy, and the Twi language (the most widely spoken in southern Ghana).Taught by talented and diverse Ghanaian faculty, this course may count toward the Cultural Anthropology, Sociology orAfrican and African-American Studies major. One course credit.

Students will be registered for both courses. No auditing or pass/fail options are permitted.

All students must register for both courses. No auditing or pass/fail options are permitted. Students will also learn somebasic Twi, which, after English, is the most widely spoken language in Ghana.

ACCOMMODATIONS

For the first ten days in Accra, students will stay in Ghanaian homes, two students to a home stay. For the remainderof the program, students will live in a well-appointed hostel not far from the University, and convenient to publictransportation. The group will leave Accra for one extended trip, and several shorter ones, in a program bus. Whiletraveling, students will stay in a variety of hotels and guest houses. Students will also have time to travel on their ownor in smaller groups. Breakfast is included with hostel/hotel stays, but students are responsible for other meals.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Participating students must arrange their own flights to depart the U.S. on May 11, with arrival into Accra, Ghana onMay 12. Departure from the program may not be earlier than June 27.

ESTIMATED COSTS

Tuition for two courses To be determinedProgram Fee* To be determinedTotal due Duke University‡ To be determined

‡Non-Duke students add $40 for a lifetimetranscript fee. Total due: To be determined

Estimated cost of meals, and local transportation to be paid in Ghana: $900Estimated cost of books: $100Estimated miscellaneous: $350

*Program fee includes room, some meals, and excursions. This fee does not include domestic or international airfare,additional meals, taxis, items of a personal nature, or incidentals. Prices are based on preliminary estimates and aresubject to increase.

SPACE CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Upon notification of acceptance to the summer program by the director, students can confirm their space on theGhana summer program by signing the ‘Commitment to Participate’ form (a parent/guardian’s co-signature isalso required on this form). Students can access this form from the OSA website:http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summercommitment.pdf. After signing this form, students can fax it to theDuke Office of Study Abroad at 919-684-3083 or mail it to Duke University, Office of Study Abroad, 2016 CampusDrive, Box 90057, Durham, NC 27708. Please note that by by signing this form, students are committing toparticipate in the summer program and agree to pay the full cost of the program, which includesthe tuition and program fee listed above. This commitment form takes the place of a deposit.

Due Date‘Commitment to Participate’ form- Within 3 weeks of notification of acceptance to Signed by student and parent/guardian the program

Balance due to Duke University TBD See date on Duke bursar’s statement*Non-Duke students TBD *(includes $40 transcript fee)

Withdrawal Procedures/Refund PolicyFor refund policy, refer to the summer ‘Authorization and Consent’ form. Funds, once sent to Ghana, are not recoverable.

Statements will be sent to your permanent home address. Remit payment to the Bursar per due date andaddress indicated on your statement. All financial arrangements involving Duke University must be completedprior to departure for the program.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Duke undergraduates who receive need-based financial aid during the academic year are eligible to apply forfinancial aid for up to two Duke summer study abroad programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham) offeringeither one or two courses of credit. This aid is offered in addition to the eight basic academic year semesters offinancial aid. Eligibility for aid will be determined in the same manner as academic year aid. Note: This policydoes not apply to a summer abroad program taken prior to matriculation or after graduation from Duke.Applications are available as part of the on-line application and must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroadno later than Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

Duke undergraduates currently receiving financial aid may apply for the Stephenson Pope Babcock Scholarship,which may be used for selected Duke-administered summer programs only. Preference will be given to thosestudents wishing to attend Duke's summer Australia, Latin America, or Caribbean programs. After the parentalcontribution, the Babcock Scholarship will replace the loan portion of the summer financial aid package. Seniorsgraduating in December 2008 or May 2009 are not eligible, nor are students who have previously receivedBabcock awards. Summer scholarship applications are also available on-line at:http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/babcockapp.pdf and must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad nolater than Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

The Duke in Ghana summer study abroad program will offer three scholarships annually to North Carolina CentralUniversity (NCCU) students. Eligible students should contact the NCCU Director of International Affairs &Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Emmanuel Oritsejafor at eoritsejafor@nccu.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. On-line application, found on http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms.html2. Summer ‘Authorization and Consent’ form 3. Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended (First year students should wait for fall semester grades to be posted). 4. Personal statement, no longer than one page, explaining why you would like to participate

on this program5. Academic letter of recommendation (one)

Non-Duke students may apply but must be in good academic standing at their college oruniversity. In order to transfer credit for the above courses, they must consult their advisor and/or registrar.Applications received after Wednesday, February 4, 2009 will be processed on a space-available basis. All participantsmust have a valid passport. For instructions, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html.You are required to have a student visa. Certification of yellow fever immunization is required for visaapplication. Application forms and instructions will be available later from the program director. Non U.S. citizens

should pay special attention to the visa requirements for their specific citizenship by contacting the countryembassy to find out if any visa restrictions are in effect.

An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is also required for the program. Duke students maypurchase this card for $22 from the Student Service Center, 101 Allen Bldg. Provide a small, ID-sized photo,payment and application; the card will be created at the center. Non-Duke students can purchase ISICs at theirhome university or through STA Travel: http://www.statravel.com.

After confirmation of enrollment, all students must provide their ISIC number and expiration dateto the Office of Study Abroad prior to departure for the program.

After acceptance, students will meet with the director for orientation and introduction to the program. Non-Dukestudents will receive information from the program director by mail.

For further information, please contact Prof. Lee D. Baker or the Office of Study Abroad:

Prof. Lee D. Baker Office of Study AbroadDepartment of Cultural Anthropology 2016 Campus Drive205 Science Building Box 90057Box 90091 Duke UniversityDuke University Durham, NC 27708-0057Durham, NC 27708-0091 Phone: 919-684-2174Phone: 919-681-3263 Fax: 919-684-3083Fax: 919-681-8483 E-mail: abroad@aas.duke.eduE-mail: Ldbaker@duke.edu web: http://studyabroad.duke.edu

DUKE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNICORIGIN, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR PREFERENCE, GENDER OR AGE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFEDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS POLICIES, FINANCIAL AID, EMPLOYMENT, OR ANY OTHERUNIVERSITY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY.

DUKE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS PROGRAM. SHOULD IT DO SO,REFUNDS WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES/REFUNDPOLICY OUTLINED IN THE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM ‘SUMMER AUTHORIZATION & CONSENT’FORM. For additional information on Duke’s policies concerning student withdrawals and refunds, please refer to theOSA website: http://studyabroad.duke.edu/summer/summerwithdrawal.html

Summer program and scholarship applications, as well as financial aid information, will beaccepted on a rolling admissions basis with a final deadline of Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

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NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED TO PROGRAM DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.