winter 2008
Intensive Arabic in Sanaa
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Date

December 28 - January 19, 2008

DESCRIPTION

Students will have a wonderful opportunity this winter break to study Arabic language in beautiful Yemen at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies located in Sana'a. The program will include language courses offered Sat-Wed, 5 hours/day taught by local faculty, as well as one four-day trip to Hadhramout, and one overnight trip to Manakha (hotel, transportation and meals included in all trips), one afternoon trip to Dar al-Hajar and visits to sites in Sana’a. Don't miss this opportunity to discover Yemen and improve your Arabic language!

CREDITS

ARAB 201, 202, 210, 331

If you have any questions about your level of ability contact Professor Sana Hilmi in the Modern & Classical Languages Department or request a placement exam from the department.

HousinG

Students housed in double occupancy rooms at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies. Two meals per day included.

FACULTY

Faculty Director Sana Hilmi, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, GMU. Teaching will be done by faculty at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies.

ELIGIBILITY

The program is open to George Mason University and non-GMU students, staff, faculty, and alumni, as well as to the general public. To obtain credit, you need at least a 2.25 GPA.

COST

Program Fee: $4,755 ($4,805 for Non Mason Students)

The program fee includes:

Financial aid may apply. You may also apply for a Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad Scholarship click on the link for more information.

Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE

Deadline: October 5, 2007

Participants who submit a completed application (Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad application and all required application materials) by September 14, 2007 will receive a $100 discount off the program fee.

To apply, first, consult the "How to Apply" section and, second, complete the online Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad application. You must pay the non-refundable $75 application fee and the non-refundable airline deposit for your application to be considered.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Lamyaa El-Fadaly