Official Country Name
Ghana
Country Code
GH
Country ID
15
Geographic Region
MENA
Region
Region II
Is Active
On
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RURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
Explore Ghana,University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
141
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
RURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
RURAL RESOURCE DEV
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
The course examines various concepts, theories, and policies of rural resources, utilization, and development, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa. It explores the major ideas that have governed rural development polices, reasons for slow growth of the rural economy, rural poverty within the development debate, and trends in rural areas showing new challenges for rural development strategies and polices.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG451
Host Institution Course Title
RURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography
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RURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
Explore Ghana,University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
RURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
RURAL RESOURCES DEV
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
The course introduces the general concepts and complex theories of rural development in Sub-Saharan Africa. It looks at the history to examine the major ideas that have governed rural development policies and reasons for slow growth of the rural economy. The course analyzes explanations for continued high levels of poverty in rural Africa. Contemporary debates on the direction of rural development strategies are examined showing new challenges for rural development policy makers and practitioners.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG 455
Host Institution Course Title
RURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography
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Traditional Dance II
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Dance
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
Traditional Dance II
UCEAP Transcript Title
TRADITIONL DANCE II
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course is a practical exploration of African movement technique and performance aesthetics in selected Ghanaian traditional dances. It provides the platform for students to connect theory to practice by experiencing the intrinsic elements of Ghanaian dances in a hands on fashion. Emphasis will be on basic technique of executing movement, body awareness, movement clarity, placement, flexibility, improvisation and performance.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DANS 208
Host Institution Course Title
Traditional Dance II
Host Institution Campus
Legon
Host Institution Faculty
ARTS
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Dance
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INTRODUCTION TO ASANTE TWI
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Linguistics
African Studies
UCEAP Course Number
101
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO ASANTE TWI
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO ASANTE TWI
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This is a language course designed to provide basic communicative competence in oral and written Twi for beginners. It focuses on the structure of the language as well as the culture of the people.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
AFST 001
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO ASANTE TWI
Host Institution Campus
University of Ghana
Host Institution Faculty
ARTS
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
LINGUISTICS/LANGUAGE
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INTRO TO AFRICAN STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY OF AFRICAN CULTURES
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Philosophy
African Studies
UCEAP Course Number
24
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRO TO AFRICAN STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY OF AFRICAN CULTURES
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHILO /AFRICAN CUL
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course intends to introduce students to philosophical thought in African cultures, emphasizing its relation and relevance to contemporary African cultures and development. Topics will include the African cosmologies, concepts of God, the deities, ancestors; African communal and individualist values, concept of the human being, destiny, evil and ethics/morality, gender and race.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
UGRC234
Host Institution Course Title
INTRO TO AFRICAN STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY OF AFRICAN CULTURES
Host Institution Campus
Institute of African Studies
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
African Studies
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DR. A. ADDO-LARTEY AND DR. HARRIET A. BONFUL
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Health Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
11
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DR. A. ADDO-LARTEY AND DR. HARRIET A. BONFUL
UCEAP Transcript Title
WRITING PUBLIC HEAL
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
Writing readable health messages, summarizing, important points, write lists, choosing a style that is easy to follow; using the activevoice; defining difficult words by context clues
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GSPH214
Host Institution Course Title
DR. A. ADDO-LARTEY AND DR. HARRIET A. BONFUL
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
School of Public Health
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FAMILY WELFARE
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
Explore Ghana,University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
115
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FAMILY WELFARE
UCEAP Transcript Title
FAMILY WELFARE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
The course introduces the concept of marriage, the family, and authority, and decision-making processes within the family. It focuses on the development of social norms, culture, and social and family policy. It examines the changes occurring in the structure and functions of the Ghanaian-family and the goals and agents of socialization. The course emphasizes the relevance of the maintenance of the Children Act of 1965, Child Maintenance Decree of 1977, the Children‘s Act of 1998, Intestate succession Law, Head of Family Accountability Law, the Domestic Violence Law and pension schemes, to social work practice with families. Topics include the major events that have influenced family welfare policy over time, a review of social welfare policies in a historical and cultural context, an understanding of how policy is formulated, and implications for current and future policy and practice in the field of family welfare.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SOWK438
Host Institution Course Title
FAMILY WELFARE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Social Work
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HEALTH PSYCHOLGY
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
Health Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
127
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HEALTH PSYCHOLGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course exposes students to some of the major theoretical and intervention issues in health and illness behaviors. The course is based on a national health perspective, with the main emphasis on behavioral risk factors which constitute the main health problems in Ghana. Topics include stress and coping, HIV/AIDS, lifestyle diseases in Ghana, and disease prevention and health promotion.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PSYC 463
Host Institution Course Title
HEALTH PSYCHOLGY
Host Institution Campus
University of Ghana, Legon
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Department of Psychology
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ECONOMIC PLANNING
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
Explore Ghana,University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ECONOMIC PLANNING
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECONOMIC PLANNING
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
The course examines the meaning and significance of economic (or development) planning. It focuses on the principles and techniques of economic planning, as well as the requirements for successful economic planning. The course also provides a historical perspective on the evolution of this economic strategy.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON 467
Host Institution Course Title
ECONOMIC PLANNING
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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GHANA SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Anthropology
African Studies
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GHANA SOCIETY AND CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
GHANA SOC & CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course is a three-week intensive experiential course in Ghana, West Africa that features concentrated study, lectures, roundtables, field trips, and interactions with the people of Ghana. The course involves an in-depth examination of Ghanaian history, culture, governance, family and society, gender issues, and development challenges. The course also includes language instruction, language practice situations in the field, dance lessons, drumming lessons, and field excursions to culturally and historically significant sites in Kumasi, Cape Coast, or other areas. It also introduces a host of practical skills and information to help with adjustment to and living in Ghana. The course is comprised of 45 hours of lectures and over 30 hours of field interactions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
GHANA SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Host Institution Campus
Study Center
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Study Center