Ghana
Program Overview
This multi-faceted study abroad course seeks to emphasize the influences that time, geographic location, and culture - the “power of place” - have on which stories get told, how they get told, and who gets to tell them. While this is, in part, a literature course that surveys different genres of literatures, its foundation is exploring and understanding the integral role that writing plays in individual and community identity formation. Part of the trip will be dedicated to service by engaging with the local community on an afforestation project intended to help rebuild the ecosystem and provide economic opportunities through sustainable farming to the surrounding communities. Learn about how literature, community activism, and writing has been and can be used to create change through sharing in the work of afforestation, narrative sharing and documentation. We will be visiting several cities across Ghana such as Accra, Tamale and Navrongo over a three week period. All participants will be enrolled in ENGL 2900: The Power of place in West & Sub-Saharan African Literature (3 credit hours) over Summer semester.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this trip, all participants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid passport
- Show proof they can travel outside of the United States
- Complete application packet
- Provide proof of insurance
- *PER-REQUISTE: Students must also have passed ENGL 1010 OR have passed the AP English exam in high school before participating.
Participants are required to attend all pre-departure meetings and complete all assignments prior to the trip. Parents, guardians, spouses, and guests are welcome to attend orientation meetings.
Trip Date
July 25 to August 8, 2020 (Tentative) – Dates will vary depending on flight itineraries.
Courses
All participants will be enrolled in the following course Summer Semester 2020: ENGL 2900: The Power of place in West & Sub-Saharan African Literature (3 credit hours) with English Professor, Kati Lewis.
Faculty Contact
Kati Lewis. English Professor
kati.lewis@slcc.edu
801-957-4735; AAB 174
Doctor Abio Ayeliya
ayeliyad@gmail.com
801-834-4992
Program Cost - $3,650
Program costs include round trip airfare from Salt Lake City to Accra, in country transportation, all lodging, program-related excursions and entrance fees, and most meals! It does not include tuition fees, passport or visa fees, baggage fees, souvenirs, or non-program related travel, etc.
| Item | Amount | Date Due |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $500 | Due at application |
| Half Payment | $1,575 | March 6, 2020 |
| Full Payment | $1,575 | May 4, 2020 |
| Total: | $3,650 | |
If you need to withdraw from a Study Abroad program you may be refunded depending on how far in advance you are withdrawing. There are costs associated with each trip. Some of these costs are non-refundable. Advanced payments on each student’s behalf may not be reimbursed if a student withdraws or is unable to participate. Students are responsible for all non-refundable advanced payments. If a student is unable to participate for any reason, SLCC reserves the right to determine the amount of refund, if any.
Program Deadlines
- Application and Deposit – March 2, 2020
- Half Program Cost Due – March 6, 2020
- Passport Deadline – March 6, 2020
- Total Program Cost Due – May 4, 2020
- Health Insurance Deadline – June 6, 2020
Students will be charged a $25 late fee if payments, passports or health insurance information is submitted after the listed due dates.
Please Note: All program excursions require an extensive amount of walking including stairs, hills and rough terrain.