Journalism in Accra, Ghana
June 28 - August 9, 2008
Graduate/Undergraduate Courses
All undergraduate students register for 8 points. Graduate students may register for either 4 or 8 points.
Specialized Reporting: Reporting Africa
G54.9182.001 - Staff - 4 Points
Students report in teams and individually, on political, economic, and social issues in Accra and beyond. The goal is to produce publishable works of journalism, the best of which will be published on the Journalism Department's website or distributed over Livewire, the department's wire service. Print and broadcast projects are both welcome. This is an intensive reporting experience. Students will be working on their projects every day.
Photojournalism
G54.9182.002 - Staff - 4 points
Introduction to photojournalism with an emphasis on developing the skills professionals use by shooting a series of photo assignments.
Students are expected to provide their own digital or film cameras (digital preferred). Students are encouraged to explore Ghana visually, investigate new territory, and seek out interesting subjects and events worthy of coverage. Most photo assignments will be related to the reporting projects students are working on in Reporting Africa. The best work will be published on the Journalism Department's website.
Costs
Graduate Tuition
$923 per point
Undergraduate Tuition
$5,752 (8 points) (for advanced undergraduates admitted to course)
Program & Activities Fee
$450
Housing
- Single Room: $1,856
- Double Room: $1,678
- Triple Room: $1,535
There is an additional registration and services fee of:
- $186 students registered at NYU spring 2008
- $213 students not registered at NYU spring 2008
Dates
Program Dates
June 28 - August 9
Application Deadline
March 15
Housing Dates
June 28 - August 8
Arrival Date
June 28
Orientation
June 29
First Day of Classes
June 30
Last Day of Classes
August 7
Departure Date
August 9