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SIT Study Abroad: Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies

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On Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic, experience West Africa through immersion in Ghanaian cities, which challenge stereotypes of Africa and position the continent as a global economic, political, and cultural force. From Ghana, you’ll gain a new perspective on Africa’s cosmopolitanism, which complicates and defies Eurocentric representations emphasizing narratives of depriv...

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Program Highlights

Experience Afropolitanism and the Afro-Chic through fashion, music, and cuisine.

Learn about the continuities and discontinuities between Africa and the African Diaspora.

Learn to speak Asante Twi, a language spoken by more than 2 million people.

Visit Nzulezo, one of the few villages in the world built on stilts in water.

Visit the Manhyia Royal Palace, the seat of the Ashanti King, which houses a museum.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kumasi, Ghana
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • African Studies
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Arts
  • Culture
  • Humanities
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Marketing & Digital MediaInnovation in Marketing & Digital Media Winner 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

Amazing, Incredible, Jaw Dropping

February 08, 2025by: Claire Bricknell - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies
10

Ghana was incredible! The warm staff, delicious food, and stunning landscapes made my experience unforgettable. I really enjoyed the experiential learning aspect of the program, as getting to interact with locals, go to museums, and travel around the country deepened my understanding of Ghanaian culture in a way a classroom wouldn't be able to.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kumasi, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Arts

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Other
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On Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic, experience West Africa through immersion in Ghanaian cities, which challenge stereotypes of Africa and position the continent as a global economic, political, and cultural force. From Ghana, you’ll gain a new perspective on Africa’s cosmopolitanism, which complicates and defies Eurocentric representations emphasizing narratives of deprivation and backwardness. The central motif undergirding this program is Sankofa, a Ghanaian concept that encourages a strong engagement with the past to ensure informed and sustained progress into the future. You’ll also gain an introduction to the intricacies of hiplife music, media houses, and institutions in Ghana, highlighting its position in a hyper-globalized world.

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