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Since 2000, the Office of Multicultural Affairs has provided Hopkins students an opportunity to experience Ghana, Africa during Intersession (10-11 days during the month of January).
Our goal has been to educate, enlighten, and reveal the true essence of Africa. For the past 2 years, we have collaborated with the Center for Africana Studies, Center for Social Concern, and
the Office of Study Abroad Programs. We particpate in a service learning Community Service project at a
neighboring rural school. Through the Center for Africana Studies, our students will partake in a
3 credit writing intensive course that explores assigned readings, classes that will be held at Hopkins and at
The University of Ghana, a comprehensive 10 page paper , and journal writings.
Below is a description of the course and an application for the program:
Africana Studies 362.250.01 (H)
Program Abroad in Ghana--History, Politics, Culture, and Society
Description: Students enrolled in this course will be exposed to core themes related to the modern and historical experiences of Ghana. In addition to traditional academic lectures, readings, and assignments, students will complete a day-long service learning project and will be directly engaged with "active" learning while in the field. Prior to leaving, students will be exposed to broad themes related to the African Diaspora in Ghana. Upon returning, students will continue this area of inquiry, particularly by examining themes related to the Diasporic experience of Africans in Baltimore. While in Ghana, participants will spend the majority of the time in Accra, the country's capital. Here, they will have the opportunity to attend six lectures, all given by University of Ghana faculty members. Visits to Elmina Slave Castle, the Kakum National Rain Forest, the village of Bonwire (the home of kente weaving) and the open market in the city of Kumasi (capital of the Ashanti region).
 Past Ghana Intersession Itinerary (Click Here) Ghana Intersession Application (Click Here)
For more information regarding class registration please visit the Intersession webpage: http://www.jhu.edu/intersession/ If you have program questions, please contact Mr. Joseph Colon at colon@jhu.edu or call 410-516-8730.
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