Fulbright-Hays Group Project Guide

This is a tentative schedule for the Fulbright-Hays Group.

Week 1

Day 1

Departure JFK

Day 2

Arrive in Accra, Ghana
Check in Hotel
Accra Orientation Lecture and Tour
Register at U.S. Embassy

Days 3-7

General Lecture Topics

   - Introduction to Ghana’s Education System by Professor Gyangmah/ K.B. Asante
   - Ghana’s Traditional and Contemporary Culture by Dr. Anyidowo
   - Pan-Africanism and Ghana by Dr. Anyidowo
   - Ghana’s Democratic Transition by Professor Ayee/ Professor Mike Ocquaye

Visitations
   -DuBois Center
   - Kwame Nkrumah Museum
   - George Padmore Museum
   - Parliament House- University of Ghana
   - Private and Public Primary Schools
     Morning Star & Arms Primary School

Discussion Group Meeting
Individual Project Time

Week 2

Days 8-13

Lecture Topics related to Foreign Influence

   - Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade by Professor John Fynn/ Dr. J.N.K. Brukum
   - Impact of slavery on Africa Professor John Fynn/ Dr. J.N.K. Brukum
   - African Resistance to European Influence by Dr. Elom Dovlo/ Osofo Ameve
   - Religious Movements in Ghana by Dr. Elom Dovlo/ Rev. Abamfo Atiemo/Cephas Omenyo

Visitations
- Cape Coast Castle (Slave Fort)
- Elmina Castle (Slave Fort)

Individual Project Time
Discussion Group Meeting

Week 3

Days 14-19

Lecture Topics related to Traditional Culture

   - West African Philosophy and Religion by Rev. K. N. Kudadjie/ Dr. Rebecca Ganusah
   - Traditional Dance and Music by Prof. Emeritus Nketia/ Dr. Bempong
   - Introduction to Traditional and Contemporary Government by Dr. Elizabeth Amoah/ Dr. Akosua Perbi
   - Art and the African Aesthetic by Mr. Osofo Ameve

Visitations
   - Tour of the Asantehene Palace
   - Cultural Center Museum
   - Tribunal Court
   - Demonstration of Traditional Dances and Music
   - University of Science and Technology

Individual Project Time
Discussion Group Meeting

Week 4

Days 20-30

Lecture Topics related to Diversity and Education

   - Educational Values and Curriculum by Dr. Fayoseh
   - Gender in Politics and Education by Dr. Oduyeye
   - The Role of Women in Ghana’s Social Structure by Dr. Fayoseh/H. Mends
   - Women Literary Writers by Dr. Sutherland–Addy
   - Multicultural Education in Ghana by Dr. Ben Abdallah

Visitations
   - Ministry of Education
   - Private Secondary School
     Accra Academy, Headmistress – Mrs. Lokko

Individual Project Time
Discussion Group Meeting

Week 5

Days 31-35

Lecture Topics related to Development

   - Ghana’s Industrial Development by Dr. Jackson
   - Privatization, The Impact of Multinational Corporations (MNC) by Dr. Jackson
   - Ghana’s Market Economy by Kwame Pianim/ Professor Baah Nuako
   - Ghana’s Mining Industry by Professor Baah Nuako

Visitations
   - Tour of Valco (a MNC)
   - Cruise on Volta Lake
   - Tour Hydroelectric Dam at Akosombo
   - Makola Market
   - Ashanti Gold Mines (Obuasi)

Individual Project Time
Discussion Group Meeting

Last Day

Group Departure for airport