Arts and Culture in Ghana-SIT

Region: Sub-Sarahan Africa
Country: Ghana
City: Accra, Ashanti, Cape Coast
Language: English
Term: Fall-Spring
Semesters of language study required: none
Sponsoring Institution: School for International Training- SIT

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Arts and Culture in Ghana

A field study program designed for students to explore the role of the Arts in Ghanain society and culture. Ghana is well known for its fusion of the traditional and contemporary in many aspects of daily life. The arts, which are central to Ghanaian culture, are no exception. Students have opportunities to work directly with potters, goldsmiths, beadmakers, bronze casters, drummers, and other artisans and performing artists

  • Twi Language Course
  • Interdisciplinary Seminar in Ghanain Arts & Culture
  • Ethnographic Field Study Seminar
  • Independent Study Project
  • Rural homestays
  • Educational excursions around Ghana
For more information, contact an or SIT in Ghana.