University of Texas - Austin: Accra - Social Work Maymester
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This course engages students in discussions and learning about cross-cultural understanding and power as these relates to current socio-economic dynamics in Ghana, with a specific focus on historical and contemporary conditions. Students in this p... read more
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I gained a deeper understanding of the African diaspora and my own ancestry. After learning about Ghanaian culture, I am more apt to believe that it is the country of my ancestors and plan to follow up on this belief by tracing my ancestral lineage. I am considering doing my final internship in Ghana, if a clinical social work... Jacqueline G - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
This was the most incredible journey of my life. Learning and interacting with Ghanaians has greatly increased my cultural awareness of Ghana and West Africa. Conversations with other students about race enhanced understanding between black, white and brown students - I don't think we would be having those discussions in a reg... Amie F - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned so much about Ghana, Africa and the African American experience! I wanted to learn about social development abroad, but I learned far more than that! I was quickly intrigued by Ghana's rich history and the different yet similar culture. Erika G - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
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This course engages students in discussions and learning about cross-cultural understanding and power as these relates to current socio-economic dynamics in Ghana, with a specific focus on historical and contemporary conditions. Students in this program examine the role of colonialism, cultural history, and social policy in influencing the prevailing societal issues in Ghana. Students explore various agency programs, non-governmental organizations, and indigenous projects that are actively responding to Ghana's major social service needs. The course focuses on community and social development areas such as poverty, child welfare, women and family services, health and disability services, housing and migration concerns, employment and technology development, and environmental protection in rural and urban communities. This program satisfies a major elective for Social Work and also meets a major requirement for African & African Diaspora Studies and Anthropology.
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Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Maymester
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Social Work
Minimum GPA:
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