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Study Abroad

The Middle East Committee encourages students to explore study abroad opportunities which allow them to deepen their understanding of Middle Eastern languages, history, and cultures.

The Office for International Study has a list of Smith–approved programs in the Middle East and North Africa. All of the pre–requisites listed below are Smith requirements.

The Middle East Studies Committee is able to support students who are planning to study one of the region's languages (e.g., Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Farsi) during the summer 2010. The support is made possible by an endowed gift by Leila Wilson '34.  Applications can be downloaded from Middle East Grant page.

Deadline for submission of applications is Thursday, March 31, 2011.

 

Israel

N.B.: Special waivers are required of students electing to study in Israel. Please contact the study abroad adviser and/or the Office for International Study for more information.

Egypt

 

Jordan

Morocco

Doha


The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University is pleased is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Qatar Scholarship Program.

The Qatar Scholarship Program offers dedicated Arabic language students from the United States the opportunity to master their skills in an intensive Arabic language program at Qatar University (QU) in Doha for an entire academic year
(September to June). The scholarship includes tuition, room and board in university dorms, round-trip airfare, local transportation, and books.

Interested students must have obtained a Bachelor's degree by the beginning of the program, have two years of formal Arabic study, and be at the intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic.

For more information, please visit:

http://ccas.georgetown.edu/academics/scholarships/qsprogram/

Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan

Despite strong mixed emotions of enthusiasm and concern generated by recent events in Egypt and Tunisia, we are receiving more inquiries now than we have in the past 10 years from students and faculty about Arabic study in Jordan.

A marked increase in interest during uncertain times might seem counterintuitive, but perhaps the perception that Jordan is among the safest/most stable countries in the region is a factor. On a lighter note, we'd like to think that it also has something to do with the quality of our program

Here are some quick highlights:

Summer Programs

Students who wish to take summer courses abroad or domestically should follow the procedures for summer school credit available in the Class Deans Office.

Financial aid for summer study abroad may be available via international study grants at the Office for International Study. The Class Deans Office also provides limited funding for summer study (usually no more than $500) based on a competitive application process.

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Middle East Studies and Summer Hebrew Language Study in Israel

Universities in Israel offer intensive summer programs for all levels of Hebrew language study, and courses in Jewish studies and Middle Eastern studies.

Financial aid may be available for study and advanced research in Israel via the http://www.smith.edu/jud/summer.php

NB: Special waivers are required of students electing to study in Israel. Please contact the study abroad adviser and/or the Office for International Study for more information.

Berger Funds for Study in Israel

http://www.smith.edu/studyabroad/grant_berger.php

Arabic Language Study in the U.S.

Middlebury College: Arabic School (Oakland, CA)

Beginning in the summer of 2009, all students admitted to the Arabic School will study at our new second site at Mills College, in Oakland, California.

Arabic Language Study in Syria

CET Academic Programs in Aleppo, Syria operated in conjunction with American University.  For complete information see their website below.

www.cetacademicprograms.com

Hebrew Language Study in the U.S.

The following institutions offer excellent intensive summer Hebrew language instruction.

There is very little financial aid available for students studying at domestic (U.S.) programs. Students planning to attend a program at an American institution should apply for financial aid at that institution and for assistance through the Class Deans Office.

Islamic Studies in the U.S.

Georgetown University Summer Program in Islamic Studies, Development and Democracy (Washington, D.C.)

Israeli - Palestinian Programmes:
Political Science and Middle East Studies
Israel, 2011

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is never far from anyone's mind these days, and while the mainstream media can certainly provide some of the more important facts and figures, the only way to truly develop a better understanding of the conflict's background and complexities is to visit the area and meet the people behind the headlines.

With this in mind, the Galilee International Management Institute has designed a programme aimed at providing firsthand exposure to various aspects of the situation, delving deeply into the issues through classroom lectures, meetings with representatives of Palestinian and Israeli NGOs, a visit to the West Bank (including a visit to a Jewish settlement), meetings with people from Arab villages in Israel, a panel discussion with representatives from Israeli political parties across the political spectrum, and much more.

The programme's academic director is Dr. Mahmoud Yazbak, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Middle Eastern History, University of Haifa. Lectures will be given by Palestinian and Israeli academics and other experts, and will offer a balanced view of the situation in the region.

The programme is intended for students of history, political science and Middle East studies, as well as professionals interested in the Middle East, and registration for both 2011 sessions - summer and winter (July 4-28, 2011 and December 28, 2011 - Jan 9, 2012) - is now open. We would appreciate you bringing this programme to the attention of the students at your university. A limited number of tuition scholarships will be available to qualified candidates. Students who are interested should contact the Programme Director, Mrs. Shiri Salant Fein, at: ssalant@galilcol.ac.il 

 

The International M.A. program in the Politics of Conflict is offered by the Department of Politics and Government at Ben-Gurion University, Israel

The one year M.A. program 'The Politics of Conflict' offers rigorous academic courses, taught in English, that focus on Israel and the Middle East and is suitable for those who wish to pursue an academic career and/or for people who are interested in working for governmental or non-governmental organizations. The program provides a unique opportunity for students who wish to learn about the different ways in which global and local processes have formed numerous sites of conflict both within Israeli society and in its relations with its neighbours. We engage with the questions of politics of space and territory, the politics of protest and the nature of social and political identities within the Israeli society.

In our program we promote a multidisciplinary approach to the study of politics that we think best reflects the complex and global nature of politics today. We encourage both academic excellence among our students as well as active engagement with the socio-political reality of the region. During their studies our students have an opportunity to meet with various social justice organisations and visit numerous sites of conflict in the region.

To learn more about the program, please visit our website:  http://humweb2.bgu.ac.il/politicsma/