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Dates May 21 - June 20, 2008
This study tour provides an exciting and rare opportunity to explore the culture, politics and histories of both Egypt and Tunisia, sites of spectacular ancient civilizations and fascinating modern societies. The tour will begin in Egypt and will include visits to sites of ancient Egyptian civilization like the famous Pyramids and Sphinx, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and a Nile cruise to other important ancient Egyptian sites. You will also visit Greco-Roman ruins in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, home of Cleopatra, and the ancient monastery of St. Catherine’s in the Sinai, situated at the base of Moses’ mountain. And you will explore the bustling markets and lavish mosques whose minarets dot the cityscape of modern Cairo. All the while, there will be ample opportunity to experience something of the spectacular natural settings of these sites: the Nile, the famous mountains and deserts of the Sinai peninsula, and the amazingly blue waters and beaches of the Red Sea. This will be followed by two weeks in Tunisia, which will include visits to the ancient city of Carthage, Roman ruins and amphitheaters that served as inspiration for scenes in the film “ Gladiator,” and the mosques and markets of Islamic cities and fortresses of this beautiful Mediterranean country. Have fun, learn lots, and explore a part of the world rich in history and culture that you might have thought off-limits!
For more information about this course please see the syllabus.
View Photo Album from Summer 2006 Program
Click here to download pictures from Summer 2007 program
6 credits in ARTH 319, ARTH 599, HIST 387 or HIST 796
Double or Triple occupancy rooms
Faculty Director: Sumaiya Hamdani, Department of History, GMU
The program is open to George Mason University students of all levels, staff, faculty, and alumni, as well as non Mason-students and the general public. To receive credits for this program you need at least a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
Program Fee: $6,645 ($6,695 for Non Mason students) (minimum 8 participants)
The program fee includes:
Program Fee does not include:
Financial aid may apply. You may also apply for a Center for Global Education Scholarship click on the link for more information.
Center for Global Education reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Deadline:
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. You must pay the non-refundable $75 application fee for your application to be considered.
For more information, attend a study abroad info session or contact:
Program Officer: Lamyaa El-Fadaly