AAS / Cultural and Political Change in Africa Overseas Intersession Program Syllabus

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1 AAS / Cultural and Political Change in Africa Overseas Intersession Program Syllabus African and African-American Studies The College at Brockport State University of New York Professor Naomi R Williams nrwillia@brockport.edu Institute of African Studies University of Ghana, Legon Ghana, West Africa Contact: Mavis Oye Addotey, Senior Assistant Registrar moaddotey@ug.edu.gh (from U.S. phone) 1

2 FLIGHT ITINERARY Thursday, 28 December 2017 Leave for Ghana Delta Air Lines/Flight Number DL0420 Depart: NYC, JFK 28 Dec, 05:18PM (17:18) Terminal 4 Arrive: Accra, Kotoka 29 Dec 08:10AM Friday, 19 January 2018 Return to the USA Delta Air Lines/Flight Number DL0220 Depart: Accra, Kotoka 19 Jan, 10:00AM Arrive: NYC, JFK 19 Jan 04:50PM (16:50) Terminal 4 CONTACT INFORMATION C/O: Institute of African Studies University of Ghana at Legon P.O. Box 73, Legon Accra, Ghana West Africa The College at Brockport Office of International Education Phone: (800) Fax: (585) overseas@brockport.edu Mayis Oye Addotey Senior Assistant Registrar moaddotey@ug.edu.gh (from U.S.) Professor Naomi R Williams nrwillia@brockport.edu 2

3 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: A) To introduce participants to various aspects of life in Africa as seen in the history, economy, the arts, culture, social changes and political development of the country or countries visited. B) To enable professionals and students interested in the African pluriverse to pursue their interests through direct contact with the mother continent of all humanity. C) To offer a non-traditional educational experience as the best means of dispelling some, if not all, the stereotypes developed in Western societies about life and culture of Africans. D) To provide an educational alternative for realizing personal growth and accepting the responsibility of a member of the human race. E) A critical term paper of not less than 12 typed pages, on any topic of the student s choice. (Must be related to Ghana- See Academic Content below) 100 points. ACADEMIC CONTENT: There are three parts to this course. The first part of this course consists of orientation sessions; background reading; and a 5-page paper reflecting on students interest in Ghana and/or other nations in Africa, a summary of the background reading, and a tentative project idea for the research paper. Papers are due 22 December 2017 by 4PM. The second part consists of a field trip to Ghana, West Africa, which includes visits to areas of cultural, political, educational, social, and historical significance. Participants in this course will attend lectures from various departments of the University of Ghana at Legon. Students should prepare weekly reflections during the trip as part of the participation grade. Summaries due: 4, 11 & 17 January 2018 by 8PM. The third part of this course is a critical research paper of not less than twelve pages on any topic related to Ghana. These papers could be based on Ghana's educational system, contemporary Ghanaian women, Nkrumah's Ghana, the military in development/under-development, chieftaincy, foreign policy from , Ghana and Pan Africanism, the IMF and Ghana, Pan-Africanism and the evolution of modern Africa, class and Ghanaian society, the African Diaspora and Africa, Ghanaian traditional and popular music, etc. Each student's paper must be typed, double-spaced, with footnotes reflecting not less than five sources consulted; the instructor insists on well-developed essays, including style, clarity, syntax and insight. Papers are due 02 March 2018 by 4PM. Grading System: Point Scale: Pre-trip reflection paper 100 A C Attendance and Participation A C Attendance for lectures, etc. 25 B D Participation 300 B D Summaries (3*100) 300 B D Final research paper 300 C E

4 GRADING NOTES: Submit all assignments in Microsoft Word. They should be free of grammatical errors, doublespaced, and typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with page numbers centered in the footer. Summaries can be informal, journal/diary style entries, but must follow formatting guidelines. Thesis Organization: Overall Organization: Paragraphs Content Style Grammar & Mechanics Grading Rubric for reflection and research papers A B C D/E Clearly presented and There is a main idea Vague sense of a main No main idea supported throughout the supported throughout most idea, weakly supported paper. of the paper. throughout the paper. Well-planned and wellthought out. Includes title, introduction, and statement of main idea, transitions, and conclusion. All paragraphs have clear ideas, are supported with examples, and have smooth transitions. Exceptionally wellpresented and argued; ideas are detailed, well-developed, supported with specific evidence & facts, as well as examples and specific details. Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex, with excellent use of punctuation. There is clear use of a personal and unique style of writing, suited to audience and purpose. Good overall organization includes the main organizational tools. Most paragraphs have clear ideas, are supported with some examples, and have transitions. Well-presented and argued; ideas are detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details, mostly specific. 4 There is a sense of No sense of organization, although organization some of the organizational tools are used weakly or missing. Some paragraphs have clear ideas, support from examples may be missing and transitions are weak. Lacks clear ideas Content is sound and solid; Content is not ideas are present but not sound particularly developed or supported; some evidence, but usually of a generalized nature. Sentences are clear but may Sentences are generally lack variation; a few may clear but may have be awkward and there may awkward structure or be a few punctuation errors. unclear content; there may Style of writing may be be patterns of punctuation awkward or unsuited to errors. Too many audience and purpose. generalizations and clichés. Excellent grammar, spelling, A few errors in grammar, syntax and punctuation. spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many. Sentences are not clear and no attempt at style Shows a pattern of errors in Continuous spelling, grammar, syntax errors and/or punctuation. Could also be a sign of lack of proofreading. Titles of past research papers: A History of Education in Ghana African Politics: s African Populism: Observations on Rawlings Ghana and Sankara s Burkina Faso Journeys through Authoritarian Neo-Liberalism and Democratization Women in Africa Public Health in Ghana The Legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah The Military in Ghanaian Politics Reflections on my Ghanaian Experiences

5 INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF GHANA LEGON SCHEDULE SUNY BROCKPORT PROGRAMME ACADEMIC YEAR LECTURES AND FIELD TRIPS DATE ACTIVITY TIME Friday 29 December, 2017 Saturday 30 December, 2017 Sunday 31 December, 2017 Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Arrival at Kotoka International Airport Check-in at the Yiri Lodge Lodge Orientation by the hotel manager, tour guide and Prof. from Brockport University Campus Tour Dance Lessons Lunch at Yiri Lodge Rest at Yiri Lodge Welcome Dinner and Performance at Yiri Lodge Welcome address by the Director, Institute of African Studies Lunch Dinner at Yiri Lodge Leave to town for live band at Jah Links, Achimota to usher in Leave for Winneba Fancy dress Packed Lunch Back to Yiri Lodge Dinner at Yiri Lodge Tour Accra, Mokola, Arts Centre and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Lunch in Accra Drive back to Yiri Lodge Dinner 8.10 a.m p.m. 12:30 p.m. 8:00-9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m p.m. 9:00 p.m. 8:00 9:00 a.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 8:00am 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:000 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5

6 Wednesday 3 Breakfast Lecture 1: The Economy of Ghana (Dr. W. Baah Boateng) Lecture 2: Public Health in Ghana (Dr. Philip Adongo) Yiri Lodge Dinner 8:00-9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30p.m p.m. Thursday 4 Friday 5 Saturday 6 Sunday 7 Monday 8 Lecture 3: Politics in Ghana since 1945 (Dr. Kojo Aidoo) Lecture 4: Music in Ghana (Mr. Moses Nii Dortey) Yiri Lodge Yiri Lodge Lecture 5: Religion in Ghana (Dr. Stephen Acheampong) Lecture 6: Written and Oral Literature in Ghana (Prof. Esi Sutherland-Addy) Lunch at Yiri Lodge Lecture 7 The Social Structure of Ghana (Prof. A. Awedoba) Yiri Lodge Depart to Kumasi Packed breakfast/snacks Asiakwa Visit to Ahwiaa Craft village & Bonwire Kente Village Check the KNUST Engineering Guest House, Kumasi. Visit to Komfo Anokye Sword Site Visit to Manhyia Palace Museum Lunch Cultural Centre, Kumasi Visit the Military and historical Museum, Kumasi Drive through KNUST campus and to Guest House Dinner at Guest House at KNUST Guest House Depart To Accra 6 8:00-9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30p.m p.m. 9:00-10:00 am 10:30-11:30 am p.m. 2:30-3:30 pm 6:00 a.m p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00a.m. 11:00 a.m 11:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m 9.00 a.m.

7 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 10 Lunch at LindaDor Arrive at Yiri Lodge Dinner at Yiri Lodge Visit to George Padmore Research Library Visit to the W.E.B. Dubois Centre Labadi Beach Yiri Lodge Visit to Aburi Gardens and Aburi Craft Village Aburi Garden Restaurant Visit to Cidi Beads Factory Yiri Lodge Salsa Dance night at Afrikiko 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m a.m.-11:00 a.m 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m, 12:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Thursday 11 Friday 12 Saturday 13 January 2018 Sunday 14 Monday 15 Tuesday 16 Packed Breakfast Depart to Cape Coast through Asinmanso, Slave River and Market Visit Kakum National Park and Canopy Walk Way Hans Cottage Motel and Restaurant Check Coconut Grove Hotel Bridge House Restaurant, Coconut Grove Hotel Visit Elmina Castle Visit Cape Coast Castle University of Cape Coast Senior Club House University of Cape Coast Campus Drive Drive Back to Coconut Grove Hotel and rest Dinner and Shell Station with live Coconut Grove Hotel Return to Accra Yiri Lodge Tour of Abokobi and Slave site Lunch at Legon Botanical Gardens Drive back to Yiri Lodge Dinner down town Visit to the Shi Hills Visit Akosombo VRA Maritime Club House, Akosombo Yiri Lodge packed food Live for Wli Water falls in the Volta Region 5:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p. m. 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m 6:00 am 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 7

8 Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Tour Water Falls swim and have fun Lunch at Wli falls restaurant Return to Yirilodge Dinner Time with Lecturer from Sunny Brockport, Tour guide, staff of Yiri Lodge and students meeting about the entire programme Lunch Rest, free time Dinner at Yiri Lodge Drive to town and last minute shopping Mokola and Arts Centre Lunch and Relax at La Pleasure Beach Leave for Yiri Lodge Last minute Packing Farwell Dinner at Yiri Lodge Drive to airport and check in for flight 11:30a.m-1:30 p.m 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. 3:00 p.m.-6:30:p.m 6:30p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m 8:00 a.m 8:00 a.m 8