Arabic-Intensive Immersion Summer Program

  Jordan

Petra

Term: Summer 
Dates: Please contact us for more information

Description: Programs: Intensive Arabic Immersion (8 credits). Taught by Yarmouk University, AFL-trained professors. Middle East Studies (8 credits). Courses on such topics as-refugees, Arab-Israel conflict, archaeology of Jordan, Arab culture, Jordan's economy, Islam, U.S. Mideast policy. Visits to Petra, Dead Sea and others. We use innovative strategies, such as local-guest student partnerships that help our students do to do homework, socialize, and maximize their cultural experience. Our primary relationship is with Yarmouk University but we employ the most qualified professors from across the country. Most of our faculty members hold Ph.D.'s and terminal degrees from European or American universities. Petra Crown Academics is committed to high quality, affordable and unsurpassed cultural immersion programs.

Highlights: Arabic Immersion & Middle East Studies programs: rigorous instruction, Cultural immersion, local-guest partnerships, visits to Petra (one of world's 7 wonders), Dead Sea, Baptism Site. Academics and officials (U.S., Jordanians) will be invited to give seminars/lectures to enhance students' learning. Visit to U.S. embassy in Amman.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD3,949

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Jordan in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 12

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Petra Crown Academics, LLC's Mission Statement: To provide high quality, affordable, and unsurpassed experiential learning abroad. Our motto: "Experiential learning--it is not just what exprience; it how you experience it!"

Year Founded: 2007