Course description

The purpose of this course is to offer students a platform for critical examination of the political, historical, educational, social and economic conditions of the African continent. Topics will include: eradication of poverty, access to nutrition, health care, clean water and energy, education, elimination of inequality, with a special emphasis on gender equity, sustainable and environmentally sensitive industrial development, responsible consumption, protection of land and life below water, promotion of sustainable communities and global peace and partnership.

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Summer 2023: Off campus

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N'Dri Assie-Lumumba
Professor
Section ID:GOVT 2063 001-LEC
Number:1193
Program:Cornell Summer Program in Ghana -AU Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Dev
Session:Summer Extra-session
Class dates:July 10-28, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday July 28, 9 AM - 3 PM / TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 9 AM - 3 PM / TBA
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:3
Grade:Graded
Instructor:Assie-Lumumba, N. (na12)
Max. enroll:10
Related:Cross-listed with ASRC 2063 001-LEC
To enroll:

This class requires an application or instructor consent to enroll.

The class will meet 5 days per week with time set aside for educational excursions in Africa. We will arrive on July 9th. A pre-departure orientation session is required and orientation readings are available on Canvas.