Egypt – Arabic Language and Middle East Studies (Closed)
Egypt
Dates
- Summer 1 Semester - May 5 - June 8th (tentative)
Application Deadline
- Summer 1 Semester - 2/15/12
Description
Information Session: Monday November 14 at 130 Forsyth Building at 3pm
Faculty Leader: Prof. Ilham Khuri-Makdisi; i.khuri-makdisi@neu.edu
Program Description:
The Lebanon Dialogue provides students with intensive instruction in Arabic (Lebanese dialect), and an in-depth overview of Lebanese and Arab politics, history, culture, and society. Besides their four-hour intensive Arabic immersion four days a week, students will listen to lectures and talks, and engage in discussions while simultaneously visiting historic and cultural sites, as well as institutions that play an active role in shaping civil society and providing an understanding of national and international politics. Students engage in sustained dialogue with Lebanese university students in Beirut and beyond, as well as interact with intellectuals, professionals, journalists, NGO leaders, policy-makers, artists and ‘average’ residents alike. One of the main themes of discussion and investigation this summer will be on the Arab Spring, with specialists from the region sharing their insight and analysis with us. Another theme will focus on Lebanese politics and society. Whether in Arabic language learning or going to lectures or “dialogues”, our program places a premium on independent efforts as well as teamwork.
Courses
- ARAB1301/1302/2301/2302/3301 or 3302 Arabic Language Immersion
- INTL 4944 Dialogue of Civilizations: Regional Engagement
Eligibility Requirements
applicants should at least already have taken, or be registered to take in the Spring semester, either a course on the Middle East, or an Arabic course
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page
- Upload essay questions
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge.
Accommodations
TBA