Haifa Language and Liberal Arts Program

  Israel

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Haifa

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Early August to late December; late January to early June; and early August to early June

Description: The Haifa Language and Liberal Arts Program offers a semester, or year, in the vibrant and cosmopolitan Mediterranean port of Haifa, Israel. The program combines language study with other coursework at the University of Haifa and excursions in Israel. There is also an opportunity for students to participate in an internship while studying in Haifa. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn between 16 and 20 Boston University credits. Download a program one-sheet.

Highlights: Students enroll in the University of Haifa's International School. Generally, each student takes four courses (usually three-credit hours each) a semester: a course in Hebrew or Arabic language (six- and four-credits, respectively), a course related to the culture or history of Israel and the Middle East, and courses in the students area of interest in the general liberal arts curriculum.

Internship Option:
A student may participate in an internship, under the supervision of the International School and an on-site supervisor, for up to four Boston University credits.

Placements vary according to students' interests, backgrounds, and language abilities. Internships have been offered in such fields as medical services, archaeology, education, public relations, social work, conflict resolution, and women's studies.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

Boston University International Programs's Mission Statement: Boston University International Programs is the study abroad division of Boston University. With language, liberal arts, fine arts, science, business, engineering and internship programs in 30 cities in 20 countries on six continents, we offer an unmatched variety of study abroad opportunities for students from all majors and interests. Our job is to help students realize their dream to study and work abroad, and to do that we offer academic programs which successfully combine students' intellectual development with practical experience in life and work. Faculty and administration at Boston University are very serious about the important link between theory and practice. We work hard to create programs that respond to the needs of students, as they prepare themselves to make the transition from classroom to career in the new global community.