London - Amman Summer Study Abroad
Location
England: London
Jordan: Amman
Description
Peace and Conflict Resolution in London and the Middle East
Academic Experience in London and Amman
Spend your summer in London and Amman exploring the process of peace and the sensitive cultural and societal roots of conflict. Begin your learning journey in the U.K. and continue it in Jordan.
You'll take two courses designed to expose you to the theory and practice of peace keeping, peace making, peace building and conflict resolution in Europe and the Middle East, drawing on the rich history and experience of the United Kingdom and Jordan.
London
The Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland
As a formal imperial power, a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a nation intimately tied to the Northern Ireland conflict, the United Kingdom offers a unique perspective from which to study conflict at several levels. London's vast political and cultural resources will be used to explore conflict development and transformation, the nature of political leadership in conflict, and the significance of memory in conflict.
Using Northern Ireland as a case study, you will examine burning issues in contemporary conflict resolution and raise questions to be addressed in Amman during the second half of the program.
Amman
Conflict Resolution and Management: Beyond The Arab-Israeli Conflict
In order to understand Middle Eastern politics, an understanding of Arab culture and societal organization is essential. Intra-Arab conflicts play key roles in determining the regional political scene. You should emerge from this course with a multi-faceted understanding of peace and conflict in the region.
Specifically, this course will address the impact of cultural and societal factors on conflict resolution and management, focusing on case studies across the Middle Eastern region. In addition to the well-publicized Arab-Israeli conflict, lesser-known conflicts in Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq will be addressed. In addition, tradition forms of dispute resolution within and between tribes will be examined.
Highlights
In Brief
* Summer
* Five weeks, two in London followed by three in Amman
* Two courses exploring Peace and Conflict Resolution
Calendar
Peace and Conflict Program: London, Northern Ireland and Amman
* June 09: Arrive in London
* June 13-14-15: Norther Ireland Study Tour
* June 20: The Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland ends
* June 21: Depart London/Arrive Amman
* July 11: Conflict Resolution and Management: Beyond the Arab-Israeli Conflict ends
* July 12: Depart Amman/Arrive in London
* July 13: Depart London
Intensive Arabic: Amman
* July 14: Arabic Language course begins
* August 7: Arabic Language course ends
* August 9: Depart Amman/Arrive in London
* August 10: Depart London
London
Study
* The Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland
* Class sessions based at FIE's South Kensington-based study center
Experience
* Visits to Parliament
* Guest lectures with prominent politicians
* Course-related film series
* Various guided tours of London
* Meetings with the Irish Diaspora
Live
* Student residences in South Kensington
* Dormitory or flat-style living
* Walk to FIEs study center
* Close to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, museums and shops
* Shared kitchens
Amman
Study
* Conflict Resolution and Management: Beyond The Arab-Israeli Conflict
* Class sessions based at AMIDEAST's Amman offices in the popular area of Sweifieh
Experience
* Visits with tribal elders
* Guest lectures and visits with prominent figures in journalism and politics
* City Tour of modern and ancient Amman
* Northern Jordan, including Ajloun Castle and Jerash
* Biblical Jordan, including Madaba, The Dead Sea, Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site
* South Jordan, including Wadi Rum and Petra
Live
* Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops
* Breakfast included, lunch included on class days
* Modern hotel in Amman