Hello! On January 29 and February 4, we will be holding information sessions for an Exploration Seminar in Ghana that will take place this coming summer. The seminar focuses on research, development, communication, and technology (more information below). The seminar is 4-weeks long and students can receive graduate or undergraduate credits. At the information sessions, we will discuss the program, expectations, life in Ghana (food, safety, transportation, etc.), and any other questions you have about the program. Information session times and locations Tuesday, January 29, 12:00-1:00pm, Roosevelt Commons Building 402 Monday, February 4, 1:30-2:30pm, Mary Gates Hall 258 Please come with your questions and concerns. If you cannot make it to either session but still have questions, please feel free to contact us. Thanks! araba Araba Sey Research Assistant Professor University of Washington Information School Technology & Social Change Group tascha.washington.edu Tel 206-685-3724 _______________________________________________________________ http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&... PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Ghana ranges from no access in many rural areas to access comparable to some major US cities. What strategies do people with low incomes use to connect to others and get the information they need? How does this impact their lives? We can get answers to these questions through research and direct experience. Whether you are interested in the uses and impacts of ICTs on the lives of people in developing countries, or more generally in information and communication in another country or learning about how to do field research, this seminar is an opportunity to explore researched-based learning through immersion in the people and culture of Ghana. In this seminar students will examine how people in different types of communities (urban and rural) use ICTs in their daily activities and how they feel about the impacts on their well-being. In contrast to historical notions of development where outside agencies determine goals with little input from the target populations, we will focus on development from the perspective of low-income populations. Students can apply the experience to their individual areas of interest, whether they be information systems, health, education, or other fields. The program will provide instruction and practical experience on using field research methods to investigate the role of ICTs in the livelihoods of low and middle-income populations. If you are interested in ICTs, development, or just want to learn more about conducting field research, we encourage you to apply! APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2013 To find out more about this seminar visit the program website<http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10922&Type=O&sType=O> (http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&...). If you have any questions about the program, feel free to email us: Araba Sey (arabasey@uw.edu<mailto:arabasey@uw.edu>) Chris Rothschild (chriskr@uw.edu<mailto:chriskr@uw.edu>)