Description

Peace and Conflict Resolution in London and the Middle East

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.

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
* June 22: Depart U.S. for London
* June 23-26: Orientation in London
* June 27-July 8: The Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict Course
* July 9: Depart London for Amman
* July 10-July 29: Conflict Resolution and Management Course
* July 30: Depart Amman, End of Program

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

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

7,345

Program Fees Include:

Inclusions:
* All class tuition and fees
* Roundtrip flight London-Amman-London
* Official transcript from Drexel University, FIE's School of Record
* Comprehensive on-site orientations
* Zones 1 and 2 Tube pass in London
* Class transport in Amman
* Wireless internet access
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Housing in London and Amman
* Breakfast in Amman, some lunches
* Various course-related co-curricular activities
* 24-hour emergency support

Items Not Included in the Fee:
* Transatlantic airfare U.S.-London-U.S.
* Passport and visa fees
* Meals in London
* Non-class lunches and dinners in Amman
* Optional field excursions
* Personal expenses
* Independent travel and expenses

Experience Required

yes

* Upper-level undergraduate standing. * Recommended, but not required: An introductory course on international relations, conflict theories or Middle East politics.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

FIE: Foundation for International Education's Mission Statement

Foundation for International Education's mission is to provide high quality educational experiences to the global community. In pursuit of these goals, FIE is committed to the development of creative learning environments wherein an understanding of, and appreciation for, the privileges and responsibilities of international citizenship is fostered. This commitment is driven by the belief that interaction between people of diverse cultures is the base upon which empathy among nations is built.

Year Founded

1998