In addition, the rich cultural heritage of Ghana's major ethnic groups is studied. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of kinship and religion in the life of the country. The course meets four times a week, for a period of two and a half hours each morning. Students receive one Davidson course credit . Performing Arts Class The Agoro Art Center in downtown Cape Coast offers our students classes in either traditional dance or music.
Students attend classes twice a week in the afternoons.
Also, for students interested in the visual arts, classes can be arranged with local artists. The Performing Arts class is a non-credit course. Back to top of this page Service Project Students volunteer one afternoon a week at an elementery secondary school or one of the social agencies in the metropolitan area. On the weekends, students have the opportunity to visit the major commercial, cultural, historic and conservation centers in various parts of Ghana. Room and Board Davidson students live on campus in the homes of Ghanaian professionals employed at the University of Cape Coast.