Arabic Language and Culture in Egypt

  Egypt

Alexandria

Term: Summer 
Dates: 5/01/09-6/03/09

Description: This program is designed for students who have studied at least one semester of Arabic. The majority of the program will take place in Alexandria, an ancient cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean Sea with a unique mixture of Middle Eastern and European cultures. Alexandria, the largest summer resort in the Middle East, has received world recognition for the rebuilding of the ancient library of Alexandria and the discovery of the underwater city and the remains of the ancient lighthouse.

Arabic language and culture will be taught at the TEFL International, and field trips are planned to many cultural and historic locations in and around Alexandria, such as the Qait Bey Fort, the Catacombs, Alamein WWII Memorial and Museum, the Greco-Roman Museum, St. Mark Church, Library of Alexandria, Royal Gardens of Muntaza, Pompey Pillar and the Roman amphitheater. Students will also take trips to the Pyramids of Giza, King Tut's tomb, Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $3,350 for Summer I 2009

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Dean's Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Western Michigan University's Mission Statement: The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, promotes and supports efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment of Western Michigan University. The Institute works closely with the International Education Council of the WMU Faculty Senate, as well as with international education committees and projects within and across colleges.

Year Founded: 1903