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Information on this page is based on last year's program. Prices, dates, and itineraries may change. Please continue to check this site, or send an email to studyabroad@wayne.edu to be notified when next year's information is available.
Dimensions of the African Experience seeks to provide
students with an intimate, first-hand experience of
African history, culture and contemporary life-styles
and developmental challenges; equip students with the
conceptual and intellectual tools required to analyze
complex cultural and political institutions in Africa
and the world, and overall the ability to engage in
critical thinking and field observation in the social
sciences; encourage appreciation for cultural diversity
through exposure to African and foreign cultures; and
expose African-American students in particular to the
African roots of African-American identity.
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| This travel\study program is open to both graduate and undergraduate students and is worth 8 credits for undergraduates and 4 for graduates. The program has been in effect since 1991 and has visited Nigeria (1992), Senegal (1995 and 1997), South Africa (1999 and 2000), and Ghana (1992-2005), with shorter trips to Togo and Benin. The 1992 program was planned in collaboration with the University of Lagos; since 1995, however, the program has been operated in collaboration with the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. On the Detroit side, past trips involved collaboration with Friends for Africa (FFA), a nonprofit community educational organization.
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Africana Studies. The program is also applicable to students in anthropology, sociology, history, humanities, economics, political science, and geography.
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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4-8 credit hours (8 credits for undergraduate students and 4 credits for graduate students)
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Ghana
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Summer 2008
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June 27-July 17, 2008
As well as pre-departure meetings and lectures and dates to be announced
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$3,500-Cost includes roundtrip airfare, lodging, breakfast daily, field trips and local transportation, medical insurance, and visa to Ghana. This cost does not include WSU tuition, additional meals and personal expenses. Program fees may change due to unexpected increases in airline surcharges. If this occurs, those fees will be passed on to program participants.
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Dr. Eboe Hutchful, Ms. Cheryl Dove, and Dr. Kelli Pugh
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Other than travel, students have required readings; attendance at: lectures, seminars, pre-departure activities, and discussion groups; final essays (one per 4 credit hours for undergraduates, one per 2 credit hours for graduates.)
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Undergraduate and graduate Wayne State University students are eligible to participate as well as students from universities and colleges interested in receiving college credits.
Selection of applicants is done on a rolling basis-that is, applications are accepted and students evaluated and considered for admission throughout the academic year.
You will be notified of your acceptance status by the Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs. If you wish to participate, within 14 days of notification of acceptance into the program, you will be required to sign and return the Decision Form and Waiver and Release Statement to accept the terms of the program and secure your place. Additionally, you must include the non-refundable program deposit of $350.
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Current Passport
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$97 |
| Tuition & Fees |
Individual |
| Meals |
Individual |
| Personal expenses |
Individual |
Please note that you are required to pay tuition for 4- 8 credit hours at your appropriate rate, payable through the normal tuition payment process. For more information, click here.
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| The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs
5155 Gullen Mall
1600 Undergraduate Library
Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: 313-577-3207
www.studyabroad.wayne.edu
A non-refundable program deposit of $350 is required within 14 days of accepting admission into the program. Notifications will occur via U.S. postal mail and e-mail.
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March 28, 2008
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Students are encouraged to apply for WSU’s Global Grant to offset some of their program expenses. Applications will be available in November 2007 .
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The non-refundable deposit of $350 is due within 14 days of accepting admission into the program. The remaining balance is due in five equal payments on the following dates:
| January 21, 2008 |
$630 |
| February 18, 2008 |
$630 |
| March 17, 2008 |
$630 |
| April 14, 2008 |
$630 |
| May 12, 2008 |
$630*** |
(***The final payment made is due in the following format: $550 made payable to WSU and $80 in a money order or cashier's check made payable to the Embassy of Ghana.)
The deposit and all payments are to be made out to Wayne State University. The deposit and all payments can be made by check, money order, Visa and MasterCard. Students wanting to pay program fees with either a Visa or MasterCard must go online and print out the credit card authorization form and submit it to the office with the appropriate information.
Additionally, you are required to pay tuition for 4-8 credit hours at your appropriate rate which is payable through the normal tuition payment process.
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| Participants who wish to cancel must do so in writing by mail or e-mail. Notifications should be sent to:
Kelli Dixon
Study Abroad and Global Programs
5155 Gullen Mall
1600 Undergraduate Library
Detroit, MI 48202
ab6179@wayne.edu
Participants are responsible for all program fees until notification is received by Study Abroad and Global Programs. Refunds are subject to the refund policy as listed below.
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The $350 deposit is non-refundable. The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs guarantees space on the program for participants upon receipt of the confirmation deposit. At that point, the Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs incurs non-recoverable costs. Therefore, any participant who cancels at any time after the confirmation deposit has been received will be responsible for the deposit in addition to the following, upon cancellation from the program:
Cancellation Period Refund
| 90 days or more before start of the program |
75% of program fees less $350 non-refundable deposit |
45-89 days before start of the program |
50% of program fees less $350 non-refundable deposit |
| 1-44 days before start of the program |
No refund |
This program is subject to minimum enrollment levels. If these levels are not reached the program will be cancelled. Enrolled participants will then have the option to transfer to another program or receive a full refund.
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Application
Brochure
Course
Syllabus-not yet updated for 2007
Program Itinerary-not yet updated for 2007
Ms. Cheryl Dove
313-577-3390
ab0070@wayne.edu
Dr. Kelli Pugh
313-577-3207
ab6179@wayne.edu
Dr. Eboe Hutchful
eboehutchf@aol.com
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Study Abroad & Global Programs- Kelli E. Pugh, Director
5155 Gullen Mall - 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library - Detroit, MI 48202 USA
Tel: (313) 577-3207 - Fax: (313) 577-7687 - email: studyabroad@wayne.edu
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