Amman is a rapidly changing city that embodies many of the promises and challenges of the entire region. As you focus on improving your Arabic each day, you will connect with local Jordanians, in addition to refugees from Syria, Iraq, and Palestine who make up the population. You will be exposed to a quasi-democratic country with some of the trappings of democracy but not always its substance; a country currently in a state of enormous flux and facing critical issues of succession, inclusion and legitimacy. You will interact with Christian and Muslim Arabs of various types, engaging in a political and religious discourse that is fascinating and unique. You will be in one of the centers of a cultural tradition that balances contemporary innovations and a rich heritage. Most importantly, you will have many opportunities to get to know kind 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
25 Aug–17 Dec 2020 (approx)
HOUSING
Students will live in apartments within walking distance of and provided by the Qasid Institute in Amman.
COURSES
Prerequisites
ARAB 101 (4 credit hours)
ARAB 102 (4 credit hours)
ARAB 201 (4 credit hours): must pass with at least B-
ARAB 202 (4 credit hours): must pass with at least B-
Required
ARAB 211R (2 credit hours)
ARAB 300 (4 credit hours)
ARAB 302 (4 credit hours)
ARAB 311R (2 credit hours)
ARAB 331 (4 credit hours)
COST
$6,400–6,800
Includes Latter-day Saint, undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-Latter-day-Saint students), housing, excursions in Jordan, and international health insurance.
Not included: End of program Israel/Palestine program (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 2020 on Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 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/).
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent at:
BYU Travel
801-422-3872
travel@byu.edu
280 HRCB or C340 ASB
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/ispforms/ISPpayments2020.pdf)
Deadline: 15 Feb 2020
FACULTY
Spencer Scoville
3061 JFSB
(801) 422-5271
spencer_scoville@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.