Description

This summer intensive field-based Arabic language immersion program uses a content-based approach. Based in Amman, students engage in an Arabic-only environment of classroom instruction, field exercises and homestays to learn Arabic and Arab culture. The emphasis of the course is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), with additional instruction in Jordanian Colloquial Arabic as well. Students gain an understanding of Arabic diglossia and proper usage of MSA versus colloquial.

During the second half of the program, students at an advanced proficiency level may opt for a module in Media Arabic. This three-week module focuses on the acquisition of specialized vocabulary used in print and electronic media in the Arab world. Students read, listen to and analyze stories from local Jordanian press and other Arab media outlets.

Highlights

Option One: ARAB 2000-3000: Intensive Modern Standard Arabic (9 credits/135 class hours)

Option Two: ARAB 3000: Intensive Modern Standard Arabic (5 credits/75 class hours)and ARAB 3000: Media Arabic
(4 credits/60 class hours)Intermediate or advanced level classes, with study between 15-25 hours a week. Emphasis is on creating an Arabic-only environment that stimulates student learning through content-based
lectures on diverse, contemporary topics related to the Arab world, including politics, Islam, family structure and identity. Instruction takes place in the classroom and in the field.

Homestay: Six weeks in Amman to assist in language acquisition.
Educational excursions: Six days exploring Jordan.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Arabic
• Culture
• Interdisciplinary
• Languages / Linguistics
• Middle Eastern Studies

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.

Experience Required

yes

At least two semesters of college-level work at the time of application and good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Prerequisites: Two recent semesters of collegelevel Modern Standard Arabic or equivalent, as assessed by SIT.

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 12-15

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement

A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT offers semester, summer, and academic year programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.

Programs focus on critical global issues in specific geographical and cultural contexts using an interdisciplinary approach. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy. 

Year Founded

1932