Description

Designed for academically serious students committed to improving their Arabic language skills, CET Jordan delivers adventures both in and out of the classroom for students who desire an immersive and unforgettable experience. CET Jordan provides the opportunity to rapidly improve language skills while gaining a broad introduction to Middle Eastern culture through diverse academics, innovative activities and traveling seminars.

Irbid, Jordan's second largest city, is a dream location for Arabic language learners. The city is one part metropolis (with a population of over 600,000) and one part college town, with a youth-centered nightlife and myriad university resources to boot. Students are quick to make Jordanian friends, and many find that impromptu conversations with shopkeepers are a great way to practice language skills.

Unlike the capital city of Amman, Irbid remains out of the tourist limelight. The city has been less affected by urbanization than Amman, and its beauty has earned it the nickname "Bride of the North." With excellent and inexpensive public transportation, students have easy access to renowned sites like Amman's Umayyad Palace or the Ajloun Castle. But after a day of exploration, returning back to Irbid, with its small town provincial feel, is always a comfortable pleasure.

Highlights

* Intensive Arabic Language Study
* Study both Modern Standard Arabic and Jordanian dialect.
* Live in apartments with Jordanian students
* Excursions to Amman, Ajloun Castle and other sites around Jordan
* Enroll in content courses in English or Arabic
* Benefit from the full time support of CET's Resident Director in Irbid

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Arabic

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Arabic
• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Spring or Fall: 13,500 Summer: 6,500

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition and transcript
* Online pre-departure information
* Pre-departure advising & orientation webinar
* Arrival day meet & greet
* On-site orientation
* Full-time resident staff
* Housing: Apartment with Jordanian roommate
* Traveling seminars & excursions
* CET immersion activities
* Overseas university services
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Visa information packet & fees

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

Open to students with at least 2 semesters of previous Arabic language study.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

* CET Jordan Scholarship * Outstanding Scholar Award * Marie H. Karger Memorial Scholarship for Women

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement

CET Academic Programs mission is to... * To create intensive study abroad programs for students who choose to be challenged, both academically and experientially. * To immerse students in our programs' off-the-beaten-path locations and unique subject matter. * To equip students with new skills, broader perspectives and an appreciation of cultural differences. * To create study abroad innovations for the field, and to serve as a resource to faculty and educational institutions in the development of programs abroad.

Year Founded

1982