AI 356 - Ghana: Hst, Cultr, Spiritlty

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DePaul University

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Ghana's history is part of our own. It is the history of mighty empires and timeless knowledge. This course is a return to the motherland to fetch knowledge of African history, culture, spirituality, and healing. We will embark on an educational adventure of discovery. During our three-week stay, we will travel to Kumasi in the land of the Ashanti, visit the Kente weaving villages, hear lectures at the home of W.E.B. DuBois and various Ghanian universities. The slave castles of the African holocaust are also on the itinerary. Preparation for travel begins Fall quarter with a series of pre-departure classes. This course is cross-listed with the History and Religion departments. Coursework includes an introduction to Ghanian history, culture and cosmology, and its religious and healing traditions; a comparative exploration of African and US spirituality; service learning projects, fieldwork, and an emphasis on cultural exchange; training in field research methods leading to a major paper. Estimated expenses includes airfare, ground transport, accommodations, and most meals. This course is offered through DePaul's Foreign Study Office. Faculty: Derise Tolliver, Howard Lindsey

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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