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CGE 2010 Summer Arabic Study Abroad Program
10 weeks in Amman, Jordan!
JORDAN – Summer 2010 – LANGUAGE, CULTURE, HISTORY, and a new WORLDVIEW!! Exclusive for our CGE Member Universities and Colleges!!!
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OVERVIEW: ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR 40-60 STUDENTS TO STUDY ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE- 10 WEEKS
CGE’S Amman Center, directed by Fred Tiedemann, author of The 101 Most Used Verbs in Spoken Arabic, will offer Arabic language courses in cooperation with the Applied Sciences University and Philadelphia University. Both private university campuses will host the CGE Study Abroad Arabic courses and provide a safe study atmosphere and introduction into the Arab world.
As NAFSA and other organizations are reporting, there is a need for more Arabic Speaking Americans to work in non governmental organizations, businesses, and entities associated with government such as embassies and cultural affairs offices. In the Jan-Feb 2007 International Educator article on Higher Education in Jordan, the author reports that Jordan’s Minister of Higher Education wants to “support the sharing of global knowledge and international programs.”
Testimonial from 2007 Arabic Study Abroad Participant:
"Spending my summer studying Arabic through CGE's Jordan program was such a uniquely enriching experience. The instructors are so knowledgeable and make a somewhat difficult language very fun and easy to learn; they also provide an ample amount of free-time in the afternoons to study or explore the city. My favorite part was being able to go on the weekend excursions to various historic sites around Jordan."
A Samford University Student Participant
TOTAL COST:
CGE Member School: $4565*
Non-CGE Member School: $5565*
Payments can be made from March 15- April 15 on the CGE website or by mailing a check made out to CGE and mailed to CGE, Attn: Arabic Study Abroad Program, 200 Ashford Center North, Suite 305, Atlanta GA 30338. Payments must be finalized by April 15, 2010.
180 hours to be transcripted by the University of Applied Sciences or Philadelphia University for up to 12 credit hours. Students will be given an official university transcript with course numbers, seat hours, and grade.
Cost Breakdown
Registration: $500.00 for CGE Member Schools, $1500 for Non-CGE Member Schools
Tuition and fees for 180 course hours: Applied
Sciences University or Philadelphia University
with master Arabic instructors: $1540.00
Local Transportation and Excursions: from Apartment to
School and return each day and 5 Study Excursions: $370
Housing: $750
Travel and Medical Insurance: $175
Jordan Center costs: faculty, language materials,
and excursion services: $550
Sharm Al-Sheikh Red Sea Excursion: (4 to 5-Star Seaside
Resort Hotel): $680**
*Amount does not include airfare, food, and personal expenses. Food is estimated to be $700.00 (Each student will cover the costs of his/her own food. Jordanian food is delicious and inexpensive. In small groups, students can share costs of nice dinners at restaurants by ordering dishes and eating family style together.).
**Sharm Al-Sheikh trip is all-inclusive (roundtrip transportation and food & beverage included!)
After Application is Approved, you may pay by credit card by clicking here (for CGE Member Schools) or here (for non-CGE Member Schools), or by sending a check made payable to Consortium for Global Education. Send to CGE Jordan Study Abroad Program, 200 Ashford Center North, Suite 305, Atlanta, GA 30338.
PASSPORTS AND VISA: Students need a valid USA passport with at least six months validity. Students are responsible for getting their own passports. Visitors holding U.S. or Canadian passports do not need prior approval for a visa, but are guaranteed a visa upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. You will need $16.50 (US) for this visa.
DEPARTURE DATE AND RETURN DATE: Leave USA May 31st and arrive in Amman May 31st or June 1st and leave to return home August 9th or 10th.
MONEY: There are money changers in the airport’s passport control area. Visitors carrying U.S. currency need to exchange enough money at the airport to pay for their visas and perhaps to be able to tip a baggage carrier (we recommend you roll your own bags one of the free carts provided). Because the exchange rates are higher within the airport and in U.S. banks, it is highly recommended that students bring U.S. dollars but exchange no more than 30 dollars at the airport for their visa.
SECURITY: CGE has a strong friendship with Jordanian officials in the government and the private sector. CGE arranges students’ educational programs with the Presidents of the Applied Sciences University and Philadelphia University, and in cooperation with the staff at CGE’s Amman Center. Also, CGE has friends in the USA and neighboring Middle East countries who would let us know if there were any issues to investigate.
STUDENTS: This 2010 opportunity offers places for 40 – 60 students. Fred Tiedemann will be the CGE director and he has a professional Jordanian staff of instructors led by their head Arabic language trainer, Zaki Al-Kopti. Classes will be 3 hours in the morning at the University with one of their faculty and several hours of Spoken Arabic conversation on several afternoons during the week. Arabic cultural immersion is expected and facilitated by CGE Amman’s Jordanian staff. The coursework will total 180 classroom hours with professional instructors. CGE participating universities and colleges will determine the number of credit hours of language study depending on their schools’ criteria.
UNIVERSITY SPONSORED EXCURSIONS: Additionally, you will see below the list of the Excursions sponsored during 6 weekends by the university. These will all be one day trips except for the Mid-Term Break excursion. CGE staff will also accompany the group and the CGE team. They will see important religious sites and learn about that significance along with the meaning in Jordanian history.
Weekend and Mid-Term Study Excursions:
6/5 The Citadel / Jordan Archeological Museum*
6/12 Wadi Mujib Canyon & Waterfalls Hike*
6/28-7/1 Midterm Break Trip: Sharm Al-Sheikh, Egypt
(Red Sea - shopping, snorkeling, etc.)*
7/10 Jerash Roman Ruins / Ajloun Castle*
7/24 The Ancient City of Petra*
7/31 The Baptismal Site / Dead Sea*
**Transportation and All Entrance Tickets Included. Meals not included except for Sharm Al-Sheikh Trip
APPLICATION: Fill out the application located on the CGE website, Overseas Opportunities, Jordan Study Abroad. Application
ORIENTATION: June 3 - 4 in Amman, Jordan, led by Fred Tiedemann and CGE Educational associates.
Eight Week Study Period which includes the following Sunday-Thursday weeks:
(In Jordan, weekends are on Friday and Saturday)
June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30; Aug 2-6
Read Introduction to Jordan for more general and orientation material.
HOUSING: Housing will be in a CGE and university approved apartment building or hostel located within walking distance of the University of Jordan and CGE’s Amman Center. Accommodations will be four to six people in a two or three-bedroom, two or three-bathroom furnished apartment. Female students and male students will be housed on separate floors.
DRESS: While Jordan is one the most progressive and friendly countries in all of the Middle East, it is also an Islamic country with a more conservative dress standards.
For Men: Men in Jordan typically do not wear shorts or tank tops in public unless while at a pool, running, or working out. As a man in Jordan, it is better to "dress up" than to "dress down." Male students are advised to bring comfortable clothing that has a "neat" appearance. Khakis, dress pants, or jeans will do fine.
For Women: Respectable women are considered those who wear clothing that covers the chest and legs. Female students should avoid bringing very tight-fitted or revealing clothes. Due to the hot weather, participating female students have recommended long skirts for comfort and coolness. Women will not have to wear head scarves or any other restrictive clothing. Women may also wear pants and conservative tops or shirts.
For All: While t-shirts are ok for some occasions, it is preferred that students wear casual but neat clothing for classes at the university. Casual shoes and sandals are appropriate for university study. Flip flops or flip flop- style sandals are not appropriate for some occasions. Dress shoes are needed for meetings, hosted dinners, and graduation. Do bring a bathing suit and towel for the Aqaba excursion and other possible water-related activities. If you plan on snorkeling in Sharm Al-Sheikh, you may bring a snorkel and fins or just rent a set from local venders. Also, bring a pair of old sneakers or climbing shoes that you can wear while wading through the river at Wadi Al-Mujab.
INTERNET & COMMUNICATION:CGE’s Amman Center is equipped with a high speed ADSL connection. Students may call home through VOIP service like Skype. Please see our FAQ’s for Jordan Study Abroad.
EXTRA COMMENTS: Students may want to bring money to purchase an Arabic-English electronic dictionary (about $45) and the book, “The Most Used Verbs in Spoken Arabic: Jordan & Palestine” (about $22).
PLEASE LET CGE KNOW IF YOU WANT A PLACE HELD!! APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH MARCH FOR THIS 2010 SUMMER LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OPPORTUNITY IN JORDAN. PAYMENT IS REQUESTED BY APRIL 1. IF THERE IS A NEED FOR DELAY IN PAYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CGE OFFICE AT 770-321-4897. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 15
CONTACT YOUR UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR SCHOOL AND CONTACT CGE BY SENDING IN YOUR APPLICATION AND BEGINNING THE PROCESS.
APPLY ONLINE!!
FOR ANSWERS TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS CALL CGE AT 770-321-4897
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