Wake Forest University Ghana: Africa in World History (Summer)
Discover Ghana
Through class activities, guest lectures from Ghanaian faculty, excursions to various sites, and an independent research project of their choosing, students will discover the complex history of a country that was home to sophisticated states and societies prior to colonial rule, was a prized part of the British Empire, and was an intellectual and organizational center of African liberation. Placing Ghana at the center of an examination of global history, this program enables students to appreciate and re-imagine the world in which we live.Dates and Deadlines
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Program Description
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Through class activities, guest lectures from Ghanaian faculty, excursions to various sites, and an independent research project of their choosing, students will discover the complex history of a country that was home to sophisticated states and societies prior to colonial rule, was a prized part of the British Empire, and was an intellectual and organizational center of African liberation. Placing Ghana at the center of an examination of global history, this program enables students to appreciate and re-imagine the world in which we live.
Wake Forest University's Studies in Africa summer program is based in Cape Coast, Ghana, a vibrant city with a long-established history, major public university, and seat as the administrative capital of Ghana’s Central Region. Time on the front and back end of the trip will also be spent in Ghana's cosmopolitan capital, Accra.
Students will receive credit for either HST 105 Africa in World History (3hrs) for divisional credit or AFS 220 Studies in Africa which satisfies African Studies minor credit. Through class activities, guest lectures from Ghanaian faculty, site excursions, and an independent research project of their choosing, students will discover the complex history of a country that was home to sophisticated states and societies prior to colonial rule, was a prized part of the British Empire, and was an intellectual and organizational center of African liberation. Placing Ghana at the center of an examination of global history, this program enables students to appreciate—even re-imagine—the world in which we live.
This course examines African history and its importance to that of the wider world, focusing on 1500-present. Today, popular imagination suggests that the African continent has been isolated from historical events of modern significance. Throughout the summer session we will debunk this idea by pursuing two important questions. First, what does world history look like from a Ghanaian/African-centered lens? Second, how have Ghanaian/African peoples shaped not only African histories but those of Europe and the Mediterranean, North America, and the modern world?
This course examines African history and its importance to that of the wider world, focusing on 1500-present. Today, popular imagination suggests that the African continent has been isolated from historical events of modern significance. Throughout the summer session we will debunk this idea by pursuing two important questions. First, what does world history look like from a Ghanaian/African-centered lens? Second, how have Ghanaian/African peoples shaped not only African histories but those of Europe and the Mediterranean, North America, and the modern world?
Dr. Nate Plageman
AFS Minor Coordinator, Professor of History
Phone: (336) 758 4318
E-mail: plagemna@wfu.edu
AFS Minor Coordinator, Professor of History
Phone: (336) 758 4318
E-mail: plagemna@wfu.edu
Ecovillage and hotels
- Accra, Ghana
- Cape Coast Castle
- Kakum National Park
- Elmina
The Faculty Director is responsible for the selection of each group based on the following criteria:
*Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
- Good academic standing
- Interest in the subject matter
- Maturity
*Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:
Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2019 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a slight increase for Summer 2020.
Airfare – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
Personal Expenses – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This cost is always an estimate.
Program Fee (estimated) - $6,450
Tuition (3hrs) - $2,700
Airfare - included in program fee
Personal Expenses (estimated) - $500
Estimated total cost - $9,650
Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2019 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a slight increase for Summer 2020.
Airfare – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
Personal Expenses – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This cost is always an estimate.
Program Fee (estimated) - $6,450
Tuition (3hrs) - $2,700
Airfare - included in program fee
Personal Expenses (estimated) - $500
Estimated total cost - $9,650
Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies.
Dr. Nate Plageman
AFS Minor Coordinator, Professor of History
Phone: (336) 758 4318
E-mail: plagemna@wfu.edu
Tyler Favale
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
(336) 758 4072
favalet@wfu.edu
AFS Minor Coordinator, Professor of History
Phone: (336) 758 4318
E-mail: plagemna@wfu.edu
Tyler Favale
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
(336) 758 4072
favalet@wfu.edu