Jordan

Programs (fall /spring/ full academic  year study )

1- CET

  • Location: Amman, Jordan

  • Language requirement : None

  • When:

         Fall semester: Arrival in August and  Departure in December

          Spring semester: Arrival in January and  Departure in April

Housing: Accommodations are designed to help students engage and acclimate to local culture.

Academics:

  • Intensive courses in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Jordanian Dialect
  • Electives in Arabic or English
  • Opportunities for internships and research
  • Language partner for additional practice

Special Features:

  • Official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • Field-based learning and excursions around Jordan.

2- CIEE

  • Location: Amman, Jordan

  • Language requirement : None

  • When:

              Fall semester: starts in mid-September and ends at  the end of December (14 weeks)

             Academic Year:  mid-September to mid-May (36 weeks)

              Spring semester :  from February to end of  May  (15 weeks)

  • Housing: Students live in accommodations in Amman and engage in co-curricular activities.

  • Academics:

                  Courses in English and Arabic (language skills vary from beginner to advanced)

                  Courses cover Middle Eastern history, culture, politics, and society

                  Internship opportunities in local and international organizations

  • Special Features:

         Visits to important sites like Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea

          Option to do an internship in a governmental or NGO setting.

3- Middlebury Jordan

  • Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Language requirement : 2 years of  Arabic study.
  • When: Fall and Spring semesters (see website for exact dates)
  • Housing: Students live with host families in Amman, offering cultural immersion and daily language practice.
  • Academics:
    • Based at the University of Jordan (established in 1962)
    • Focus on Arabic language proficiency with the Middlebury Language Pledge® (full immersion)
    • Rigorous and intensive coursework designed for students already proficient in Arabic
  • Special Features:
    • Cultural immersion through host family living
    • Exploration of Jordan's rich history and culture
    • The program emphasizes linguistic and cultural integration for an enhanced learning experience.

4- SIJAL

  • Location: Amman, Jordan
  • When: From June to August ( check SIJAL website for exact dates)
  • Housing: Students can opt to stay in Sijal House or arrange alternative housing in Amman.
  • Academic Details:
    • Intensive 10-week program split into two 5-week sessions.
    • Language instruction in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Jordanian dialect.
    • Includes cultural activities, lectures, and film screenings.
    • Content courses available in topics such as cooking, literature, and film.
    • 19 contact hours per week (95 hours per session, 190 for both).
  • Special Features:
    • Cultural immersion with language partners.
    • Open tutoring and weekly office hours.
    • Opportunities for credit transfer
    • The program is designed to meet FLAS fellowship requirements.
    • Additional Events: Trip around Jordan's famous sites such as Wadi Ram

5- QASID

  • Location: Amman, Jordan
  • When: From June to August ( check QASID website for exact dates)
  • Housing:  students attending onsite programs will likely arrange their own accommodations.
  • Special Features:
    • Supplementary courses in Levantine Arabic.
    • Opportunities for private tutoring.
    • Guest speakers and cultural immersion activities


 

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