Jordan is a small but important country in the eastern Mediterranean area that exemplifies many of the problems, as well as the promise, of all countries in the area. The population is divided fairly evenly between native Jordanians of Bedouin and rural stock and urban Palestinians who are ultimately refugees. Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees have also flooded the country. The economy is developing but still has major problems. Water shortages are severe. Understanding Jordan is a good way to begin to understand the entire region. You will be exposed to a quasi-democratic country with some of the trappings and rhetoric of democracy but not always its substance, which is currently in a state of enormous flux and facing critical issues of succession, inclusion, and legitimacy. You will be exposed to Christian Arabs of various types, a multifaceted Islam in a variety of settings and manifestations, and a political and religious discourse that is fascinating and unfamiliar. Most importantly, you will have many opportunities to get to know fascinating and resilient people, come to understand their concerns, views, and ways of living, and learn a great deal about yourself.
JORDAN INTENSIVE ARABIC
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DATES
27 August–18 December 2019 (approximately)
HOUSING
Students will live in apartments within walking distance of and provided by the Qasid Institute in Amman.
COURSES
Prerequisites
Arabic 101 (4 credit hours)
Arabic 102 (4 credit hours)
Arabic 201 (4 credit hours): must pass with at least B-
Arabic 202 (4 credit hours): must pass with at least B-
Required
Arabic 211R (2 credit hours)
Arabic 300 (4 credit hours)
Arabic 302 (4 credit hours)
Arabic 311R (2 credit hours)
Arabic 331 (4 credit hours)
COST
$6,500–6,900
Includes LDS, undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-LDS students), housing, excursions in Jordan, and international health insurance.
Not included: end of program Israel/Palestine excursion (required of MESA majors, optional for others) will be in the $2,200–2,400 range.
Airfare, meals, local transportation, and personal expenses.
PREPARATION
Accepted students are required to participate in an international, cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This evening course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2019 on Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Accompanying spouses will be registered for a .5 credit hour class to be part of the Israel portion. Spouses will need to apply online and take the preparation course. Costs for an accompanying spouse for the Jordan portion will be approximately $4,700–5,000.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs. Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application, and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB), will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp/financial-aid/).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete and will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
Please refer to the 2019 Payment Information document for payment schedule (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2019.pdf)
Deadline: 15 February 2019
FACULTY
Kirk Belnap
3064B JFSB
(801) 422-6531
belnap@byu.edu
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students on this program must travel to Jordan and arrive at the same time. All travel must be arranged through the BYU Study Abroad Travel office. Special travel restrictions apply to this program.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
(801) 422–3686
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.