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Study Abroad Programs
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2009
The programs listed are offered by institutions not affiliated with AAI. Please contact us to have your program included in our list.
Summer Arabic Program at NDU – Lebanon
This five-week program engages students in the culture of contemporary Lebanon, one of the world’s most dynamic countries. Participants study at the prestigious Notre Dame University, Lebanon, where the SAP program is set for teaching formal and colloquial Arabic at the preliminary, preparatory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Intensive personalized classroom instruction is supplemented by review sessions, individual tutorials, and daily practice with Lebanese conversation partners chosen mostly from NDU students and staff. Group excursions in Lebanon give students insight into Lebanese culture, society and lifestyle, and provide students with opportunities to use their language skills with native speakers.
American MidEast Leadership Network 2009 United States-Syria Exchange Program
From August 3- August 20, 2009, selected American university student applicants will travel to Syria and participate in daily dialogue sessions with Syrian university students and weekly media workshops facilitated by professional conflict-resolution specialists and journalists, respectively. Students also will enjoy the opportunity to visit Syria’s numerous historical sties, improve their Arabic language skills, and experience Syrian culture first-hand. More information at: http://www.amln.org/
The Jerusalem Fund 2009 Summer Internship Program
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development offers summer internship positions with its educational program, the Palestine Center, for undergraduate students. The internship program provides students with an opportunity to conduct primary-source research, develop writing and organizational skills, build valuable D.C. contacts, gain hands-on experience and observe the extensive political and policy-related happenings in the metropolitan D.C. area. As important members of our team, interns gain valuable exposure to the functions of a highly productive non-profit organization working on issues of national and international significance.
Summer interns coordinate a summer lecture series, write an in-depth information brief on a topic related to the Palestine issue and assist with Palestine Center briefings, film screenings and symposia. All interns are encouraged to attend relevant events in the area during their internship and to pursue avenues of research that are of personal interest to them, provided the research relates to the work of the Center. The Palestine Center staff provides guidance on research and logistics, helps to educate interns on the Palestinian issue and advises them as needed on career development.
Deadline to apply for 2009 Summer Internship: Friday, 17 April 2008
For more information about the internship program or how to apply, please visit www.thejerusalemfund.org/internships.
Palestine Summer Encounter: (Scholarships are available) A one to three month cultural immersion and Arabic language training program in the city of Bethlehem, Palestine. Participants live with host families, study Arabic at a local college and are placed at individual volunteer opportunities. In addition to Arabic study, there are a number of other academic tracks offered, including: Nonviolence in Palestine, Regional Politics, Theology and the Land, Comparative Religions and the History of Zionism. Holy Land Trust offers additional opportunities for travel which can be found online at: www.holylandtrust.org
The group will spend several days in Washington, D.C. and seven weeks in Jordan, including a six-week Arabic language institute at the University of Jordan in Amman. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be age 15-18 at the start of the program. Graduating seniors qualify as long as they are no older than 18 on the first day of the program (arrival in Washington, D.C.). No previous Arabic experience is required.
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Arabic Language & Area Studies Programs, Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies
The YCMES offers year-round Arabic language instruction through the Yemen Language Center (YLC) along with a Program in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies (PCMES). Students at the YCMES have the opportunity to focus entirely on Arabic language instruction, the PCMES, or a combination of the two.
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
League of Arab States Exchange
Participants meet with Arab League officials and ambassadors, as well as officials at the U.S. embassy (e.g. public affairs, press, or information attaches). If in session, the group may have the opportunity to observe specialized committees of the League. Participants also meet with prominent Egyptian intellectuals, visit Egypt’s ancient attractions, and visit with fellow international students at the American University in Cairo.
High School Focus on Egypt Program, AFS Intercultural Programs
Year Program
The school year runs from September until May with a two-week vacation in January. Most students will attend private language schools and wear uniforms. Some classes may be taught in English, others in Arabic, and subjects can usually be chosen freely, depending on the school.
Summer Homestay Language Study Program
This four-week program is designed to give students an intensive introduction to the Arabic language and immersion into Egyptian culture. You will live with a Egyptian host family in Cairo, attend Arabic language classes, and will travel with your fellow AFS Students to cultural and historic sites.
Come and celebrate Palestine! The Palestinian Summer Celebration is a unique annual program that gives people from all over the world the chance to encounter the life, culture, and politics of Palestine. Learn Arabic and study Palestinian history at Bethlehem University.
Youth Exchange Programs, Siraj Center for Holy Land Studies
The Youth Exchange Program is divided into two sections: high school students and university students. This program fosters face-to-face interaction between youth from all over the world and the youth of Palestine and the Holy Land.
Programs for Americans, AMIDEAST
AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World offers semester, academic year and summer programs designed for undergraduate students who want to accelerate their acquisition of Arabic language proficiency, and deepen their understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa.
Language Programs
International Language Lab Center
Offers cultural immersion programs in various locations. Please refer to the website or contact the center by e-mail for more information.
Contact: contact@languagelabcenter.com
STARTALK Domestic Language Programs
Robust list of various language training programs, and information on funding resources.
List of summer language programs (domestic and oversees).
For information on AAIF’s Youth Leadership Awards, AAI internships, and other student opportunities, see our Student Resource Center.
