April 14, 2008
High School Study Tour to Jordan
Journey to Jordan
Arabic Language and Culture
June 15 - August 12, 2008
Application deadline May 8th
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
*A scholarship program worth $10,000 for high school students.*
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay announces an exciting opportunity for high school students: several days in Washington, D.C. and a seven-week Arabic language institute in Amman, Jordan. A diverse group of 21 students from across the U.S. will be selected to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience along with four previous participants (special assistants) and program staff.
-Must be age 15-18 when the program begins.
-A GPA of 3.0 is required.
-No previous Arabic experience required.
-Pre-departure and follow-on learning online using podcasts and other fun materials, with assistance from instructors of Arabic.
-Pre-departure and return activities in Washington, D.C., including: cross-cultural orientation, “Arabic in Careers" presentations, and visits to Washington museums and monuments.
-Cultural immersion activities in Jordan including: field trips to places like Dana Nature Reserve and Petra, the “Lost City of Stone,” visits to museums, government offices, multinational organizations, and other special places of interest; community service and civil society projects with Jordanian youth organizations; a four-week home stay with a host family.
-Accompanied for the duration of the program by Arabic-speaking American staff who have traveled and worked in the region.
Participants are responsible for partial expenses.
For more information and the application package:
www.uwgb.edu/intlprojects/jordan.htm
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April 02, 2008
Volunteer and Study Arabic in Egypt this summer
Marhaba offers service-learning summer programs for university students and recent graduates. Our mission is to encourage cross-cultural understanding while providing meaningful service to communities in the Middle East. Join us this summer in Cairo!
Program I: Provide educational and vocational training for refugees
from primarily African countries who have fled their homes due to war or other disasters.
Program II: Work with an Egyptian non-governmental organization
addressing urban poverty, economic development, and youth.
Program Dates: June 25 - August 6, 2008
Program Fee: $2600
Includes housing, Arabic classes, supplies, training, a cell phone,
cultural excursions, and a modest living stipend to cover food and
transportation.
Does not include transportation to or from Cairo or health insurance.
Limited scholarship funds available
*NEW*Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
For application materials and additional information, please visit our
website at http://www.gomarhaba.org or email us at info@gomarhaba.org
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March 21, 2008
AFS Intercultural Programs
30 Full Scholarships to study Arabic in Egypt with AFS Intercultural Programs
For high school students with zero to two years of Arabic study
Program dates: June 28, 2008 - August 10, 2008
AFS-USA is seeking applications from outstanding high school students to spend six weeks studying Arabic in Egypt this summer, from June 28 - August 10. The AFS Arabic Summer Language Institute is designed to give students an intensive introduction to Arabic and immersion into Egyptian culture. They will have the experience of a lifetime living with an Egyptian host family, visiting cultural and historic sites, and being a part of this ancient culture. Pending funding, AFS is offering 30 full-tuition scholarships!
The application deadline has been extended to April 4. The application process includes a recommendation form, a full AFS application, answers to three essay questions, and a one-page action plan on how he/she will continue studying Arabic for 12 months after returning. Please visit our website at: http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/3730
AFS, a non- profit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world. We have six decades of history and experience in international education with an exemplary record of safety, security, and service to students and parents.
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February 29, 2008
McGhee Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies
Georgetown University - McGhee Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies - Alanya, Turkey
Fall Semester in Turkey 2008
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 10, 2008 http://mcgheecenter.georgetown.edu
The McGhee Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies of Georgetown University is pleased to announce its Fall Semester in Turkey 2008 academic program. Housed in a magnificent Ottoman-era villa overlooking the Mediterranean, the program runs from August 30 – December 15, 2008 and offers in-depth exposure to the history and culture of the Eastern Mediterranean, the landscape of contemporary Turkey, and the political, economic, and cultural forces shaping this region today.
Students at the McGhee Center receive an unparalleled introduction to Turkey in all its modern and historical dimensions – from the halls of Parliament to the footsteps of Alexander the Great, from the streets of Istanbul to the villages of central Anatolia, from Crusader castles and Mediterranean beaches to modern Turkey’s vibrant and rapidly changing cities.
Courses offered in Fall 2008 include:
• Cultural Geography of Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean (INAF-377)
• Gender and Islam in Modern Turkey
• Turkey and the European Union: Issues in International Migration
• History of the Crusades (HIST-106)
• History of Architecture: Monuments of Southern Turkey (AMTH-008)
• Turkish Language (All Levels)
The program travels extensively in Turkey, including a two-week Orientation in Istanbul and Ankara, with additional excursions to Edirne, Bursa, Konya, Antalya, and other sites of cultural and historical importance. A ten-day mid-semester excursion to Syria and southeastern Turkey provides a comparative perspective on the region.
Located in the city of Alanya, the McGhee Center is ideally situated for the study of Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean as a crossroads of civilizations. Students take their classes and meals at the villa, which also houses a library, study facilities, and gardens with views of the Mediterranean. Students are housed nearby in fully furnished apartments.
The McGhee Center is open to both Georgetown and non-Georgetown students and accepts applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds and majors, including European, Middle Eastern, and Eurasian Studies; International Affairs; Classical Studies; History; Geography; Art History; Cultural Studies; and more.
A limited number of partial scholarships will be awarded in Fall 2008. All admitted students will receive automatic consideration.
Application forms, scholarship information, and course descriptions are available on our NEW website: http://mcgheecenter.georgetown.edu
For more information please contact: Ms. Polly Robey, Office of International Programs
Georgetown University, (202) 687-5867, pss26@georgetown.edu
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Yemen College of Middle Easter Studies
The Yemen College of Middle Easter Studies is happy to announce the following developments and information on the College in Sana'a. For current news anytime, please visit the YCMES homepage at www.ycmes.org and click on "News."
Important Note: The deadline for the YCMES Study Abroad Program, 2008-2009, is quickly approaching. March 1st is the preferred application deadline.
Safety & Security in Yemen
The YCMES understands that international students, parents, professors, and administrators are concerned with safety and security when deciding to choose a study abroad program. For this reason and to maintain the well-being of all its students, the college takes great strides to assure the safety and security of students and guests. Please visit the YCMES webpage for Safety & Security at http://www.ycmes.org/safety&security.htm, for up-to-date information, statements, and documents compiled by the College on the situation in Yemen.
YCMES Research Center
With accreditation from the Yemeni Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the College is now capable of hosting international scholars for academic research in Yemen. The YCMES can facilitate research sponsorship and other logistical support of incoming researchers. For more information, please email research@ycmes.org or visit http://www.ycmes.org/research.htm.
Service Learning & Internships
The YCMES has started service learning and internship programs, and our administration is ready to supervise students interning in local organizations. Service learning in Yemen remains a novel experience, with very few organizations utilizing international staff members. Students apply their academic studies with hands-on practice in the fields of human rights, democracy building, journalism, health, women's rights, and many more. These programs are designed to integrate the student farther into Yemeni society, affording them the opportunity to use their Arabic language in a work environment few foreigners see. For more information, please email internships@ycmes.org or visit http://www.ycmes.org/internships.htm.
Partnership with the Yemen-America Language Institute (YALI)
The YCMES and YALI are pleased to announce their plans to develop an institutional partnership. Co-operational programs strive to form friendships among international students of the YCMES and Yemeni students of YALI. Projects include language buddies, conversational hours, shared cultural activities and trips, Arabic students teaching English, and other programs to foster cross-cultural understandings. This new partnership will connect the two oldest, largest, and most respected language institutes of Yemen in the Arabic and English languages.
YALI was founded 1975 by the United States Embassy in Sana’a and backed by the international non-profit organization, AMIDEAST. YALI is part of the mission to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. Some 2,000 - 3,000 students study English at YALI each term. YALI's web site is www.yali.org.ye.
For a list of all YCMES Partnerships, please visit http://www.ycmes.org/affiliations.htm.
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February 20, 2008
Summer Study Abroad Program-TUNISIA
Interested in studying in the Arab World? Loyola University Chicago's summer study trip offers a unique experiential learning program in Tunisia. The course is entitled 'The Arab World, Islam, and US Foreign Policy.' Students earn credit while spending three weeks travelling throughout the country and gaining a first-hand perspective of politics, culture, and religion in Northern Africa.
Highlights:
Lectures by renowned Tunisian scholars on politics of democratization in the Arab world, the role of women in Muslim societies, Arab perceptions of US foreign policy, Tunisia's role in the global war on terror, and the history of Islam and the Roman Empire in Northern Africa.
Joint lectures and discussions with English-speaking Tunisian students
Visits to important political, religious, and historical sites such as The Great Mosque in Kairouan, the American Embassy in Tunis, the Roman Coliseum of El Jem and the Roman ruins of Dougga, and much more.
Overnight camping experience in the Sahara Desert complete with desert camel trek.
Detailed information on the program and a complete course syllabus are available at:
http://luc.edu/studyabroad/summer.shtml#TUN
Please feel free to contact the group leader Professor Peter Schraeder at pschrae@luc.edu with any questions you may have.
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