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Al Akhawayn University
25 May–25 June Session I (Ifrane, Morocco)
22 June–23 July Session II
Summer Program in Arabic Language and North African Studies

A full year Arabic Program in 8 weeks (25 May-25 June, 2006 or a semester of Arabic Program in 4 weeks: Session 1: 25 May-25 June or Session 2: 22 June-23 July, 2006. Offering Modern Standard Arabic: beginning, intermediate, advanced and Moroccan Colloquial. North African Studies: an 8 week program only, offering history, civilization, special topics, etc. Various combinations of courses are available; fees vary accordingly. Numerous cultural activities and trips to historical sites. For information: Al Akhawayn University, BP 104, Ifrane, 53000 Morocco (212 55 862427; fax: 212 55 567140; aranas@aui.ma; www.aui.ma/aranas). Application deadline: April 22, 2006.
 

Offering an immersion style program in either 4 1/2 or 9 week sessions which feature: superb language instructors; small classes; an integrated approach to teaching language and culture; a variety of extracurricular activities; a friendly, inviting atmosphere conducive to concentrated study. Classes are open to advanced high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, working professionals, and adult learners. Partial scholarships are available. For information, contact: Center for Language Studies, Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit WI 53511-5595 (1-800-356-0751; 608 363-2277; fax: 608 363-7129; cls@beloit.edu; www.summerlanguages.com). Deadlines: Admission decisions will be made on rolling basis beginning January 1 and will continue until classes are full.
 

Drew University
30 May – 26 June 2006
Madison, New Jersey

An eight-week summer program providing intensive study in Arabic language and culture from the beginner through the intermediate level. During the first half of the course, students learn the Arabic script, the basic rules of Arabic grammar, appropriate vocabulary, as well as reading, oral, and aural skills commensurate with the elementary level. The second part of the class explores advanced structures of grammar, syntax, and expression. All courses take place on Drew University’s scenic campus, located just 30 miles from New York City.

Each Friday, students will participate in cultural activities in New York City or New Jersey related to the Arabic language. The activities will include tours of immigrant neighborhoods, visits to art exhibitions and mosques, film screenings, musical performances, Arabic food tasting, and other events to be announced.

This 12 credit program is open to advanced high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, working professionals, and adult learners. Students who have completed beginner-level Arabic studies are welcome to join at the mid-point of the program.

For more information on this program, please contact Drew’s Summer Term office at 973-408-3118 or owl@drew.edu. Visit our website at http://depts.drew.edu/cue/summer_arabic.htm.

For more information on Arabic Studies at Drew University, please contact Dr. Nora Colton at 973-408-3665 or ncolton@drew.edu.
 

Eastern Consortium
19 June–11 August
Persian, Turkish and Pashto
Summer Program at The Ohio State University

Intensive instruction in both elementary and intermediate Persian and Turkish and elementary Pashto. The emphasis in all courses will be on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each course will provide up to 15 quarter hours of graded undergraduate credit.

Some financial aid will be available from the consortium to qualified applicants in addition, Title VI Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships and other sources of financial support may also be applied. Consortium applicants who are graduate or professional students may apply for a Summer 2006 FLAS Fellowships from Ohio State’s Middle East Studies Center (Application deadline: February 3, 2006). On-campus housing will be available at nominal rates. For information, contact: Stafford Noble, Consortium Coordinator, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University, 300 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Rd., Columbus OH 43210-1340 (614 292-7758; fax: 614 292-1262; noble.3@osu.edu; http://nelc.osu.edu/programs/ptcn0406/announce.cfm). Application deadline: April 3, 2006.

The Eastern Consortium in Persian, Turkish and Pashto is a cooperative arrangement of the Title VI National Resource Centers of Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, New York, Ohio State, Princeton, and Yale Universities and the Universities of Michigan and Pennsylvania, with special support form the college of Humanities at The Ohio State University.

Indiana University
Summer Arabic Language Courses
Bloomington, Indiana 

Summer Session One: 09 May-15 June
A100/A500
8919/8923
Elementary Arabic I (8:55 – 11:35 daily)

A200/A600
8921/8925
Intermediate Arabic I (8:55- 10:50 daily)

N255/N555
Multimedia Arabic
Times TBA

Summer Session Two: 16 June-11 August
A150/A550
8920/8924
Elementary Arabic II (9:30-11:20 daily)

A250/A650
8922/8926
Intermediate Arabic II (9:30-10:45 daily)

N305/10236
Arabic Literature-Classical to Modern (M & W 11:00-1:00)

N305/N695
Post Taliban Afghanistan an the Future of the War on Global Terror (MTWTHF 1:30-4:30 pm daily)

For information, contact: Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program, Goodbody Hall 102, 1011 East Third St., Bloomington IN 47405-7005 (812 855-5993;
fax: 812 855-7841; nelcmesp@iniana.edu; www.indiana.edu/~nelcmesp).

Presenting SINARC 2006, the 10th year on the Beirut campus. Offering elementary – advanced levels of Arabic Language; Lebanese dialect available; 8 college credits/historic/cultural excursions; make new global friend. $2900 includes tuition, board and excursions. For information, contact: Lebanese American University (LAU) 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1846, New York NY 10115 (212 870-2592; www.lau.edu.lb/centers-institutes/sinarc). Application deadline: April 28, 2006. Deposit deadline: May 12, 2006.

Offering  elementary and intermediate levels of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. 8-weeks; 180 hours. For information, call or visit: 831 647-4115; silp@miis.edu; www.miis.edu). Application deadline: May 20, 2006.

 

Saint Louis University and Sabanci University
16 June -9 July  2006
Summer Study Abroad - Istanbul, Turkey
History of the Middle East: Ottoman Empire as a Bridge Between East and West

Istanbul, Turkey: Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, conquered for the Ottomans by Mehmed the Conqueror in the 15th century Istanbul served for many centuries as the capital of the Ottoman Empire until its collapse after WWI. Divided by the beautiful Bosphorus in the middle Between Europe and Asia, Istanbul offers a unique opportunity of history in a modern urban setting.  Istanbul is one of the most beautiful sites of Turkey where modern life and historical presence intermingle in the alleys and neighborhoods of the city. With its rich historical legacy and vibrant urban environment, Istanbul has also been the center of education and research in Turkey.

 Program Information
In the Birthplace of the Ottoman Empire, Anatolia of today’s Turkey, this three-week intensive course will examine within the context of Islamic Civilization and the History of the Modern Middle East, the history and civilization of the Ottoman Empire from its origins in the late 13^th century Anatolia up to its collapse after the WWI. We will trace how obscure band of warriors in western Anatolia evolved into the rulers of a formidable political and geographical power at the gates of Vienna in the 16^th century and patrons of a complex culture and civilization claiming to combine the legacy of the east and the west. In addition to its political history, which impacted both East and West until the 20^th century, particular emphasis will be given to cultural, social, economic aspects of the Ottomans to understand their evolution as both Middle eastern and European Empire, whose evolution makes it a key bridge between the east and the west.

The host institution, Sabanci University, with its state of the art campus has become one of the premier universities in Turkey. With its admirable educational and scholarly strength and integrity, it attracts the top 1% of the students in Turkey. The medium of Instruction at the university is English. More information can be found at the http://www.sabanciuniv.edu website.

Course Information
Students will earn 6 credit hours from Saint Louis University from the following programs: History and International Relations. This course will fulfill Saint Louis University’s cultural diversity requirement. The Saint Louis University International Center arranges course registration prior to departure. Graduate students only may take the course for either three or six credit hours. Requirements will differ depending on the level and credit hours selected.

Faculty
Course will be taught in English by Hayrettin Yucesoy, Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern History at Saint Louis University. Professor Yucesoy is a native of Turkey and has a PhD in Middle Eastern History from the University of Chicago, M.A. in Islamic History from University of Jordan and BA from Istanbul University. In addition to the main instructor, guest lecturers from Turkey will deliver lectures on pertinent subjects.

Field Trips
Many of the classes will be held in designated locations in actual historical sites, such as Ottoman palaces, archives, libraries, historical colleges and mosques. Field trips will include major historical sites of the Ottoman Empire outside of Istanbul in Anatolian heartland. This course will offer invaluable hands-on experience of the historical and cultural landscape of the Ottoman political, geographical and cultural heritage.

Housing
Participants will stay in double-occupancy state of the art student dormitories on Sabanci University’s campus in suburban Istanbul. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners may be taken at the student/faculty dining hall, and other meals may be purchased at neighborhood restaurants and shops.

Eligibility
This course is geared toward undergraduate and graduate students who would like to have a solid introduction to the history, culture and civilization of the Ottoman Empire, medieval Islam and Modern Islamic Middle East. Class requirements will differ for graduate and undergraduate students. In order to be considered for admissions, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Undergraduate Juniors or Seniors, or Graduate Student (Sophomores are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Good disciplinary standing
• Minimum 18 years of age
• No Turkey/Turkish experience needed.

Application Instructions, Deadlines & Fees
The application deadline is May 20, 2006 (postmarked).  A penalty of $50 will be assessed to late applications until June 1, 2006 or until the program is full.  Final payment must be received in full by June 1, 2006. You may download an application and obtain tuition & fees information: www.slu.edu/centers/study_abroad/pdf/turkey_application.pdf.

Pre-departure information and orientation: Participants are encouraged to attend when possible pre-departure orientation session held to provide program and cultural information.  Participants will be contacted when this is arranged. At this meeting you will receive course information and travel details.

Program Cost
Total cost charged by SLU per undergrad                                                   $3,500.00
Total cost charged by SLU per grad (3 credits)                                           $3,500.00
Total cost charged by SLU per grad (6 credits)                                           $5,500.00

*Included in the cost: tuition, accommodation, airport reception service, international health insurance, field trips in and outside Istanbul, museum fees, etc.

*Price is based on a minimum enrollment of ten students in the program.

Total estimated additional expenses per student                             $1930.00
Including airfare, meals, passport, textbooks, personal expenses, etc.

Total estimated cost per student w/ 10 students                                          $ 5430.00
Tentative Itinerary
Fri, June 16                  Depart from STL
Sat, June 17                 Arrive in Istanbul
Sun, June 18                Orientation and introduction     
Wed, July 5                  Last day of Class
Sun, July 9                    Departure

Scholarships and Financial Aid:  Students are advised to check with their home institution for applicable scholarship and financial aid.

Contact Us
For further information please contact: Saint Louis University, International Center/Study Abroad Program ,  (314 977-23 18; goabroad@slu.edu; www.slu.edu/centers/study_abroad/turkey.html). Instructor: Hayrettin Yucesoy, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Blvd. Saint Louis MO 63108 (314 977-3397; fax: 314 977-1603; yucesoyh@slu.edu).

University of Wisconsin-Madison
17 June -13 August
Arabic and Persian Immersion Program (APIP)
La Crosse, Wisconsin

UW-Madison Global Studies, in partnership with the Dept. of African Languages & Literature and the Dept. of Languages & Cultures of Asia, with support from the College of Letters & Science and Middle East Studies, is pleased to announce the Arabic and Persian Immersion Program (APIP) taking place at our sister campus, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. APIP creates an intensive language learning environment in which participants communicate in only Arabic or Persian during the entire length of the eight-week course. This summer has five course offerings: Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced Arabic; and  Elementary and Intermediate Persian. Each course is equivalent to one year of language study in a normal university setting and will offer eight semester credits. Open to both UW and non-UW students, as well as professionals. More information and application materials at: http://global.wisc.edu/apip/ .