Ethnomusicology in Ghana Summer II 2009
Course Instructor: Steven Friedson
At a Glance
Program Type: UNT Program: Summer II program, taught by UNT Faculty.
Courses: Select 6 hours from the following:
* MUET 5040
* MUMH 4910
* MUGC4890
* ANTH 4610
* ANTH 5610
Credit: 6 UNT Credits
Program Dates: July 12 - August 8 (tentative)
Housing TBD
Costs
UNT tuition for 6 hours: $1241
(Please note: Graduate tuition costs an additional $50 per hour)
SAC non-refundable application fee: $150
Program cost: $3450
All inclusive– including air, meals, and lodging
Study Abroad Scholarship: $700
Eligibility
All UNT students who meet course prerequisites
2.0 G.P.A.
Application: February 26, 2007
Program Components Include
* Housing in 2-person traditional dwellings on beachfront situated in a fishing village in the Volta Region
* African arts, healing, music, dance, and drumming.
* First –hand experience doing field research
* Active participation in the vibrant culture of the Ewe-speaking peoples of the Volta Region.
Course Description
Study and experience West African culture in its traditional setting. Onsite visits to celebrations, ceremonies, and rituals are combined with instruction by traditional musicians, artists and guest lectures by cultural bearers. Traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes participant-observation.
Program Costs
Application Charge: $150.00
1st Installment, February 26, 2007: $500.00
2nd Installment, March 26, 2007: $1,600.00
3rd Installment, May 2, 2007: $1,350.00
* The application charge is paid to the UNT Study Abroad Center when application is turned in
* Additional program costs due to SAC at above dates
* Student must complete early registration for summer and pay tuition accordingly
* The application can be found online at: http://www.international.unt.edu/sac/outgoing/FacultyLed/facultyledappli...
Financial Aid
* FAFSA application
* Attend Financial Aid Meeting (@ ESSC Financial Aid Lab)
o Monday 2/5/07 1-2pm
o Wednesday 3/7/07 1-2pm
o Tuesday 2/20/07 1-2pm
o Thursday 3/15/07 1-2pm
Scholarships
* You must have enrolled at UNT during the last 12 months.
* The IEFS scholarship form will be in your application packet.
* The scholarship amount for this program is $700.
Before You Go
Passport and Visa Required
You must have a current passport. Tourist visa required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible). Visa requires 4 recent photos (taken not more than 3 months before date of application). Visa application available in SAC office. You must bring your passport to the Study Abroad Center by April 26.
Important Dates
January 29, 2007: Study Abroad Fair
Union Courtyard 9 AM - 1 PM
February 26, 2007: First Installment due ($500)
March 26, 2007: Second Installment due ($1600)
May 2, 2007
* Third Installment due ($1350)
* Deadline to turn in passport to SAC office, completed visa application and four recent passport-size photos
July 12 - August 8, 2007: Approximate program dates
Study Abroad Center
Study Abroad Center
P.O. Box 311067
Denton, TX 76203-1067
1307 Highland St. @ Ave A
Kendall Hall rm.115
Phone: 940.565.2207
Fax: 940.565.4822
website: www.international.unt.edu