Description

Spend your summer in London and Amman exploring the process of peace and the sensitive cultural and societal roots of conflict. This unique program will begin in the U.K. by studying peace and conflict theory, using Northern Ireland as a case study for beginning to understand how those theories translate to Middle Eastern issues. A study tour to Derry, Northern Ireland contextualizes the case study. Once in Amman, student use their new understanding of peace and conflict to examine how the Arab/Israeli conflict; regional conflicts such as those in Lebanon, Yemen or Iraq; and tribal conflicts are being addressed.

Following the conclusion of the Peace and Conflict Program, students have the opportunity to stay in Amman and pursue a course in intensive Arabic language, including instruction in both Modern Standard Arabic and Jordanian Arabic.

Subject Areas

• Arabic
• Conflict Studies
• Middle Eastern Studies

Cost in US$:

Please Contact Us for more information.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, European, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

AMIDEAST's Mission Statement

America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST), founded in 1951, is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST has been involved with Education Abroad Programs since the mid-1980s. AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs are student-centered and structured to maximize students' Arabic language acquisition, development of their knowledge of the host country and region through exposure to the host culture, and development of their intercultural sensitivity and global competence.

Year Founded

1951