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Egyptians refer to Cairo as “Um al-Dunya,” or “Mother of the World.” Culturally and politically, it is at the heart of the Arab world. AMIDEAST’s Modern Middle East/North African Studies Program in Cairo offers students an opportunity to study in the center of Cairo, to learn both Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic and to study with some of Egypt’s top young faculty. Classes are held at AMIDEAST’s facilities in Dokki on the west bank of the Nile and students are housed in shared apartments in Dokki and neighboring districts of the Egyptian capital.
Students in the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program in Cairo enroll in one of two programs:
- Modern Middle East/North African Studies
- Egyptology (the study of Ancient Egypt)
Students in the Modern Middle East/North African (MENA) Studies Program carry a 16 credit hour load per semester. All students enroll in Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, “Contemporary Issues in Egypt and the Arab World,” and two electives from offerings in Modern MENA Studies in a variety of disciplines.
All students enroll in Modern Standard Arabic (4 credits) at a level appropriate to their proficiency. The following levels are offered:
- Beginning (Arabic 101, 102)
- Intermediate (Arabic 201, 202)
- Advanced (Arabic 301, 302)
Special tutorial arrangements are made for students whose proficiency is beyond the advanced level (Arabic 401); depending on student interests, various emphases can be offered in Arabic 401.
Egyptian Arabic instruction begins during on-site Orientation and continues throughout the semester. Students are placed in classes appropriate to their previous knowledge of Arabic (Arabic 121, 221 or 321).
Media Arabic is also available as an elective (3 credits) at both the 200- and 300- levels.
This course introduces the Arabic alphabet and sound system forms. Students will be given ample opportunity to practice and produce both the alphabet and the sound system; they will start developing their vocabulary via specific structures presented in the textbook. Students will learn simple grammatical structures and gradually listen to authentic and instructional materials that come with the textbook. Most of the exercises and the activities are task-based and student-centered. The course will cover the material in Alif Baa and Al-Kitaab, Part One, Chapters 1-7. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish and pronounce all Arabic sounds;
- write accurately from dictation;
- initiate social interactions, ask for basic information, and be aware of basic cultural aspects of social interaction in the Arab world;
- talk about themselves, their education, and their family with native speakers of Arabic;
- comprehend simple written texts on familiar topics;
- comprehend simple audio/video texts on familiar topics;
- compose simple paragraphs about themselves; and
- be familiar with some of the differences between formal and spoken Arabic.
This course consolidates material learned in Arabic 101, and introduces students to more advanced and more challenging linguistic and cultural material from Al-Kitaab, Part One, Chapters 8-18 as well as locally produced authentic materials. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Activate the learned vocabulary through interactive activities;
- understand basic grammatical structures in Arabic;
- produce a lengthy descriptive and narrative discourse in speaking;
- express their opinions and show their preferences using structured language;
- follow and understand short written and spoken texts in the news in the TV;
- read mid-size texts, using skimming techniques appropriate for their level; and
- learn more aspects of Arabic culture.
Primary textbooks for Arabic 101 and Arabic 102:
- Alif Baa Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds by Kristin Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
- Al-Kitaab fi Ta’allum Al Arabiya with DVDs A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: Part One, second edition by Kristin Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
- Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic edited by J.M. Cowan
- Locally produced materials, selected by program faculty
This course is designed to reinforce all the linguistic skills at both the reception and production levels. Students will also get a wide exposure to many aspects of Arabic culture through integrated outings designed for them to practice Arabic language in genuine contexts. The material covered in this course is from Al-Kitaab Part One, Chapters 19-20 and Al-Kitaab, Part Two, Chapters 1-3. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Use basic conversational tasks successfully in different social situations;
- understand and use basic grammatical rules;
- read mid-size texts;
- extract the main ideas of non-technical texts;
- extract the main points in video materials and be able to discuss important ideas;
- develop conversational skills using a variety of language functions (e.g., description, comparison, cause and effect, arguing for/against, etc.);
- engage in a variety of daily conversations;
- give short presentations on topics of interest;
- understand basic grammatical rules and structures in Modern Standard Arabic;
- converse in Arabic using a variety of language functions appropriate for their level; and
- acquire knowledge about major aspects of Arab and Islamic culture.
Primary textbooks for Arabic 201:
- Al-Kitaab fi Ta’allum Al Arabiya with DVDs Part One, second edition by Kristin Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
- Al-Kitaab fi Ta’allum Al Arabiya with DVDs Part Two, second edition by Kristin Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
- Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic edited by J.M. Cowan
- Locally produced materials, selected by program faculty
This course is a continuation of Arabic 201. Course objectives are seen in terms of students performing linguistic tasks successfully, gaining self-confidence, and expanding their risk-taking in real-life communicative situations. This course covers the material in Al-Kitaab, Part Two, Chapters 4-10. By the end of this course, students will be able to
- Guess the meaning of new words from contexts;
- use skimming and scanning techniques;
- write short paragraphs correctly;
- read authentic material from Arabic advertisements, short narratives, descriptions of people and places, simple contemporary poetry, topics on Arab culture, etc;
- write both informal and formal letters;
- write medium length compositions on familiar topics, including descriptions, short narratives, etc;
- master and distinguish Arabic sentence structures;
- understand and construct simple paragraphs and simple texts;
- enrich his/her vocabulary;
- understand some Arabic spoken situations;
- read and understand short paragraphs and short texts;
- write correct sentences and correct paragraphs and short texts; and
- begin to acquire more developed ideas about Arab and Islamic Culture.
Primary textbooks for Arabic 202:
- Al-Kitaab fi Ta’allum Al Arabiya with DVDs Part Two, second edition by Kristin Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
- Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic edited by J.M. Cowan
- Audio-visual materials, texts selected by faculty from Arabic newspapers and magazines, etc.
This course is designed to move learners from a stage where they have achieved the basic grammatical skills, to being able to use language in a wider cultural context. At this stage, learners will be widely exposed to the main issues related to the Arab world and Egyptian culture. This course adopts a skill-based approach in which learners gain mastery of the language through the use of authentic materials taken from various sources. Teaching techniques are student-centered, with the instructor as the facilitator, and the goal of teaching to make students independent users of Arabic. Encounters with Arab professionals and visits to relevant institutions will be integrated in the syllabus. Evaluation will be based on both achievement of syllabus materials and success in out of the classroom tasks. This course covers the material in Al-Kitaab, Part Three, Chapters 1-5. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand more complex grammatical structures;
- listen to daily news, lectures, take notes, and make comments;
- describe elaborately things that are close to them;
- compare issues and show their preferences;
- express their own viewpoints and defend them; and
- linguistically behave appropriately in various situations.
This course provides additional practice at the advanced level to help students attain a higher level of skill development (e.g., listening, speaking, reading and writing) and linguistic accuracy. This course covers the material in Al-Kitaab, Part Three, Chapters 6-10. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Expand more essential vocabulary that helps them to cope with topics of professional interest;
- obtain information, to understand the ideas presented in a text, to discover the author’s point of view and to seek evidence for their point of view;
- enrich their grammatical knowledge and apply it as one of the analytical tools in comprehending reading texts;
- produce lengthy descriptive and argumentative discourse in speaking;
- summarize texts and express their points of view in writing and speaking; and
- interact with native speakers and engage in discussions of contemporary issues.
Primary textbooks for Arabic 301 and Arabic 302:
- Al-Kitaab fi Ta’allum Al Arabiya with DVDs Part Three, second edition by Kristin Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
- Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic edited by J.M. Cowan
- Audio-visual materials, texts selected by faculty from Arabic newspapers and magazines, etc.
In this course, students use authentic material from literature, academic research and both print and electronic media to develop their abilities to extract essential information and identity linguistic nuances. Students are expected to produce reaction papers where they express their own assessment of the content, the form of the text and the position and the arguments of the author. Students also are expected to be able to identify figures of style and produce texts demonstrating near native competence.
Teaching Materials will consist of faculty selected materials from Egypt and other parts of the Arab world.
Students are introduced to words, expressions, and structures used frequently in everyday life. Students practice them in class before they are given assignments to carry out with native speakers in real situations. Evaluation combines performance in class and successful interaction with Egyptians. By the end of the course, students are able to ask essential questions and understand the responses, express basic facts and opinions in simple sentences, and engage in basic conversations in Egyptian Arabic with native speakers. Living in Cairo will provide daily opportunity for practice.
Students who have already studied Modern Standard Arabic are introduced to words, expressions, and structures used frequently in everyday life in Egypt. Students practice them in class before they are given assignments to carry out with native speakers in real situations. Evaluation combines performance in class and successful interaction with Egyptians. By the end of the course, students are able to ask essential questions and understand the responses, express facts and opinions in simple as well as complex sentences, and engage in conversations in Egyptian Arabic with native speakers about non-academic topics. Living in Cairo will provide daily opportunity for practice.
Students with a strong background in Modern Standard Arabic are introduced to vocabulary, expressions, and structures used frequently in Egyptian everyday life. Students practice them in class before they are given assignments to carry out with native speakers in real situations. Evaluation combines performance in class and successful interaction with Egyptians. By the end of the course, students are able to ask questions and understand the responses, express facts and opinions in complex sentences, and engage in conversations in Egyptian Arabic with native speakers about a wide range of topics, both academic and non-academic. Living in Cairo will provide daily opportunity for practice.
The course introduces students to the Arabic used in the media. The course is designed to assist students to read simple news items in different newspapers from Arab countries; listen to and understand broadcast news; and understand the role of media in shaping Arab thought. All of the material used is authentic, with an emphasis on the Egyptian media.
This course exposes students to the Arabic used in the media. It focuses on mastering basic vocabulary commonly used in Arab print and electronic media, developing the ability to read and understand Arabic newspapers without using a dictionary, developing the ability to listen to radio and television news broadcasts, writing short summaries of news articles and broadcasts, and discussing current economic, political and social issues covered in the Arabic media. All of the material used is authentic, with an emphasis on the Egyptian media.
Please note that not all courses are offered every semester. These course descriptions are intended to give students a general sense of the scope and focus of the program.
(MENA 310; 3 credits; required of all students in their first semester; 3 credits)
This course encompasses an overview of Arab society throughout the different phases of change. The course reviews the cultural practices and economic and political policies in different Arab countries. It begins with an overview of the Arab world geographically, linguistically and ideologically to provide a common understanding of what constitutes the Arab world and who is an Arab. It will also deal with issues of Arab nationalism. The course will then examine and analyze some of the social, political, economic and cultural phenomena characterizing the Arab society today. The course will deal in particular with the following topics:
- Nationalism and Arab identity
- Population and demography
- Economic changes
- Family and gender
- Changes in social and political structure
- Changes in social values
- Media and popular culture
- Mental health issues
- Islamic fundamentalism
- The life of refugees
- The democratization process and the role of civil society
This course aims at surveying the history and development of the city of Cairo from its birth until the mid 19th century through the study of its architecture. In it the student learns to appreciate art through understanding the architectural output of a society and culture that may be different from his own.
Within the boundaries of modern Cairo lies its nucleus built in A.D. 969 by the conquering Fatimid general Jawhar al- Siqilli. From that day forward the city embraced an urban and an architectural development under consecutive dynasties that left their mark on its walls and streets. This wealth of surviving monuments, old street patterns and historic documents enabled us today to understand the architectural, artistic and urban development of this largest of all Islamic cities. In this course we follow that development from the Arab conquest in A.D. 640 until the end of the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha in A.D. 1847. With the help of visual material and fieldtrips, major monuments will be analyzed with the objective of arriving at an understanding of each dynasty’s contribution in the context of the continuous development that nurtured it.
This course introduces students to ancient Egypt with all its wonder and mystery. It includes an outline of the history, art and architecture, religion society and language of the ancient Egyptians. It also aims at allowing students to grasp the basic humanity in all people over time and space and to help them understand the present day Egyptians and their habits which are so closely related to things in their past that helped fashion who they are today.
The course adopts a chronological approach to ancient Egypt. Part of the course will be a brief outline of the history including the dynasties and the most important figures in them, a survey of the art and architecture of each period, an introduction to the main cosmologies and cosmogonies of ancient Egypt and to the most important gods. It also includes a brief outline of the language spoken by the Egyptians since it was used in the decoration of the temple walls.
After Napoleon’s occupation of Egypt came to an end at the beginning of the 19th century, Muhammad Ali’s dynasty took center stage and a gradual systematic modernization process got started. Over a period of 150 years this transformation gave birth to a fully independent Egyptian nation state that asserted its own vibrant identity. The lectures and readings for this course will cover Muhammad Ali’s establishment of a dominant cash crop economy; the creation of a disciplined conscript army; the evolution of a modernized bureaucracy; the Khedivial undertaking of ambitious infrastructure projects; the building of Ismail’s French style capital signifying a “belle epoch” and epitomizing a bid to rank amongst the world’s civilized; the declaration of bankruptcy and Urabi’s challenge of European domination ; Cromer’s British colonial tutelage with its demeaning perspective which set on highlighting Egypt’s immaturity; the resurgence of nationalism ; the Wafd’s guarded attempt at establishing a liberal constitutional democracy; the rise of radical Islamic as well as Nationalist political mass movements; Egypt’s vigorous assertion of full independence; Nasser’s forceful attempt at creating new socio-political with its profound economic effects; the re-established the
primacy of the state and finally the ushering in of Sadat’s pragmatic and yet disputed “laissez faire” liberalization policy which was more accommodating.
This course examines a range of different economic concepts, phenomena, problems and policies related to countries of the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. With the rapid and ongoing changes in economics and in international relations all over the globe, the MENA region is receiving increased attention. This course aims at providing a better understanding of the functioning of MENA economies and their relationship with the rest of the world. The course deals with domestic issues as well as external challenges from a political economy perspective.
The course will cover the following topics:
- Principles and analytical tools of microeconomics
- Main macroeconomic principles
- Trade Policy, including protectionism and its implications, liberalization of goods and services, and other trade agreements
- Globalization
- Regionalism (presenting and studying different regional integration agreements and their implications)
- Competitiveness (theoretical background, measurements, country case studies and sectoral studies)
- Labor and migration Issues
- Women’s empowerment and gender issues
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Human Development Issues
- Developmental Status of the MENA Region
- Institutional Aspects and Economic Governance in MENA
This course examines the different kinds of hard and soft threats that prevail in the Middle East and North Africa in the post cold war era to enable students to analyze and be able to predict objectively the effects of these hard and soft threats on the regional and international systems. Specifically, the course will focuses on the major issues of hard and soft threats that have a bilateral and multilateral nature in the region. It will examine threats that have direct short-term and long-term devastating consequences that are measurable in number of casualties, demolition of infrastructure, and other long-term effects not only on regional but also international peace and security in post cold war era.
Dr. Jere L. Bacharach, Golub Professor Emeritus of History and former Director of the Middle East Center and the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle serves as Academic Coordinator for AMIDEAST’s Education Abroad Programs in Cairo. Dr. Bacharach is a distinguished and widely published scholar of medieval Islamic history who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. He is former Acting Director of the American Research Center in Egypt and a Past President of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) and of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). MESA has named its Distinguished Service Award in his honor.
Dr. Randa Baligh is a well known Egyptian scholar specializing in Ancient Egypt. She earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from Yale University where she also taught for three years before returning to Egypt to become a faculty member at Mansoura University and American University of Cairo. She also lectures at the Egyptian Diplomatic Academy and trains licensed guides in Egyptology. She serves as the principal faculty member and coordinator of the Egyptology program for AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in Cairo.
Dr. Sherine Ramzy is an affiliate professor at the American University in Cairo where she teaches sociology and psychology. She has over thirteen years of experience in gender and development research, performance improvement, monitoring and evaluation, and training, including 6 years of experience in teaching and counseling. Key areas of expertise include training, counseling, teaching, environmental assessment, human development, community participation, public outreach, institutional development, capacity building, performance and evaluation. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the American University in Cairo, her doctoral degree from Walden University and a diploma from the Institute of Education of the University of London. In addition to her work at AUC, Dr. Ramzy has also worked with the National Council of Women in Egypt and numerous USAID sponsored development projects.
Ms. Jehan Reda teaches Islamic art and architecture at the American University in Cairo and has also taught in other programs such as the Hedayat Institute. She earned her BA and MA from the American University in Cairo.
Dr. Mostafa-Elwi Saif is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Economics and Political Science of Cairo University. In addition, since 2004 he has been a member of the Shura Council (Egyptian Parliament) and he also serves as the Director of the Council of Arab Thought for the Gulf Center for Strategic Studies. Dr. Saif was Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science from 2002 to 2005, Chief Editor of Nahdha Magazine, the academic journal of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science from its establishment in 1999 to 2004. He was a Visiting Fulbright Professor at the University of Maryland for the 1982-83 academic year, a Visiting Fellow at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research in 1990, and a Visiting Professor at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington in 1994-95. Dr. Saif is widely published in the fields of nuclear proliferation, Gulf security and Egyptian foreign policy.
Dr. Hala Sakr is an assistant professor of economics in the Faculty of Economics and Political Science of Cairo University, where she earned her PhD. Dr. Sakr has been teaching at Cairo University since 1993 and has also published in a variety of areas, including the role of tourism in Egypt, foreign direct investment, trade liberalization in services, competitiveness of the Egyptian textile and garments industry, and investment in Egypt.
Mr. Ralph Tork is a senior consultant with the Nasser Social Bank, Cairo Egypt, working on a United Nations Development Program contract to advise the Minister of Social Solidarity, in his capacity as chairman of Nasser Social Bank, in developing human resources, marketing and customer service activities within the scope of a major restructuring process. Mr. Tork, who was born and raised in Egypt, is a graduate of the American University in Cairo where he earned his BA and MA in Middle East history. Prior to his work with Nasser Social Bank he worked with a number of other Egyptian public and private sector organizations as a consultant.
Fall 2010 Academic Semester Calendar (Tentative)
Friday, August 20
Saturday, August 21
Sunday, August 22
Sunday, August 29
September 10 – 12*
Wednesday, October 6
November 16-20*
Friday, December 7*
Thursday, December 16
Friday, December 17 |
Students depart U.S.
Student Arrivals
Orientation begins
Classes Begin
Eid al-Fitr*
Armed Forces Day (No Classes)
Eid al-Adha* (No classes)
Islamic New Year*
Last day of program
Depart Egypt |
Spring 2011 Academic Semester Calendar (Tentative)
Friday, January 7
Saturday, January 8
Sunday, January 9
Sunday, January 16
Thursday, February 17*
March 25 – April 2
Sunday, April 24
Monday, April 25
Sunday, May 1
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13 |
Student depart U.S.
Students arrive
Orientation begins
Classes begin
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday* (No Classes)
Spring Break (No Classes)
Coptic Easter (No Classes)
Sinai Liberation Day (No Classes)
Labor Day (No Classes)
Last Day of Program
Depart Egypt |
The AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program in the Arab World partner in Cairo, Egypt is the Arab Academy.
Arab Academy is the world’s leading provider of online Arabic language courses. It also boasts one of the most successful Arabic Language immersion programs in the Middle East serving individuals and institutions from the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia. It also hosts students from African countries sponsored by the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah.
Arab Academy was founded in 1997 by Sanaa Ghanem, a professional teacher of Arabic who has taught at the American University in Cairo, and the University of Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire. The academy has developed over 150 online courses and workbooks and continues to add more Arabic courses each year. It has 2 branches, one in Garden City and the other in Mohandissin, and it is licensed as a language center by the Ministry of Labor, Arab Republic of Egypt.
AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program courses in Cairo are taught by a select group of Egyptian professors from a variety of academic institutions in and around Cairo. All have both fluency in English and experience teaching in English. All of the participating faculty received post-graduate degrees from universities in North America and Europe or have spent extended periods of time at English-medium institutions as students, faculty members, visiting faculty or visiting researchers.
More information about Arab Academy can be found on its website: http://www.arabacademy.com.
Upon arrival in Cairo, AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program students participate in an in-depth, week-long orientation designed to introduce them to Egyptian culture and daily life and familiarize them with the logistics of the program. Students stay in a hotel in central Cairo for the first few days of the on-site orientation and then move to their accommodation for the semester. The orientation combines structured informational sessions with organized activities and free time to familiarize participants with Cairo. Topics such as safety and health, cultural adjustment, program regulations, participant responsibilities and other essential information are all discussed during orientation. During the on-site orientation students also meet their professors, take language placement tests, and become familiar with the program’s IT environment.
Students enrolled in the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program in Cairo, Egypt live in shared apartments. The apartments are carefully selected by AMIDEAST to be safe, comfortable and convenient to program facilities and public transportation.
In addition to the academic program, the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program in Cairo offers a variety of additional learning opportunities to enhance participants' study abroad experience.
- Civil Society: Students will encounter a variety of Egyptian civil society organizations ranging from local NGOS in a variety of fields to women’s organizations to sports clubs. AMIDEAST will organize special activities to facilitate student connections to these organizations.
- Service-learning: AMIDEAST coordinates organized service-learning projects either for individual students or for larger groups. With many connections to a wide range of organizations in Egypt, AMIDEAST can adapt projects to individual student interests to ensure a unique and satisfying service-learning experience.
- Cross-cultural learning: AMIDEAST and Arab Academy organize a variety of cross-cultural learning opportunities. Ranging from meet-and-greets to formal presentations, these events give participants the chance to interact with Egyptian students, to learn more about Egypt, and to introduce others to American culture.
AMIDEAST students participate in program-organized excursions both in and outside of Cairo to visit major attractions and historical sites in Egypt. The excursions are coordinated by AMIDEAST/Egypt in conjunction with the program’s academic staff and are led by a member of the faculty. Organized activities are combined with free time, allowing students to explore independently within a safe and structured framework. Excursions will include visits to:
- Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo and other major sites in and around Cairo
- Alexandria
- Upper Egypt
In addition, other optional excursions (at additional cost) will be organized based upon student interest and demand.
The program is managed by AMIDEAST/EGYPT in conjunction with AMIDEAST headquarters in Washington, D.C. AMIDEAST works collaboratively with Arab Academy to oversee the academic curriculum and implementation of the program. It also manages all logistical elements of the program, including the on-site orientation, student accommodations, arrangements for excursions, and the planning of special events and extra-curricular activities. Finally, AMIDEAST provides comprehensive support to both participants and administrators in the event of any problems or unusual circumstances.
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) was founded in 1951. It has field offices in 23 cities in 12 countries in the region, giving it a well-developed infrastructure, capacity, and institutional record of successful exchange programs rooted in more than five decades of in-region experience administering scholarships and exchanges on behalf of U.S. and Arab governments, private companies, and individuals.
Since 1957, AMIDEAST has been providing quality educational services in Egypt. With offices in Cairo and Alexandria, AMIDEAST reaches thousands of students and professionals annually through English and Arabic language courses, academic advising, standardized testing, and cultural exchange programs. AMIDEAST/Egypt has designed and administered numerous programs for youth, undergraduates, and educators, and has arranged accommodation, transportation, excursions, community service, language training, professional meetings, and lectures for groups of American students.
Matthew Kuehl serves as the Program Manager for AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in Egypt. Born and raised in the small town of St. James, Minnesota, he received his education in Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Matthew has worked in professional and educational exchange programs for nearly 5 years, including developing a study abroad college in Sana’a, Yemen. Matthew joined AMIDEAST/Egypt in 2008, working first as the Program Officer for the USAID-sponsored Tatweer program, assisting Iraqi scholarship recipients with studying abroad in Cairo. In his current position as Program Manager, Matthew coordinates all aspects of the program, including orientation, housing, excursions, scheduling, student activities and much more. His experiences living, working, and traveling throughout the Middle East, including studying abroad in Cairo as an undergraduate, makes him a strong resource for students. He further developed skills in intercultural learning in 2009 when he attended the Summer Institute in Intercultural Communication in Portland, Oregon. Matthew lives in Cairo where he also is finishing up his M.A. in International Human Rights Law, researching human rights conceptions in Yemeni tribal law.
Tamer Magdy serves as the Program Specialist for AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in Egypt. An Egyptian citizen who grew up in Cairo, Tamer studied law at Ain Shams University, as well as English and business administration at the British Council. For over 8 years he has worked in guest services at 5-star hotels throughout Egypt. Prior to joining AMIDEAST in 2009, he acted as the reception supervisor at the Four Seasons in Giza. In his current position as Program Specialist, Tamer is responsible for student housing and assists with the cultural activities and excursions. Tamer enjoys traveling abroad, reading novels and short stories, studying French, and attending the arts.
- Are enrolled at an accredited college or university and have completed one year of post-secondary study
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); however, applications will be considered holistically
- Are physically and emotionally prepared to spend four months in Egypt.
- Are willing to adapt to a new, potentially challenging environment
Application Deadline: The deadline for Fall 2010 is March 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World Admissions Committee no later than March 15th.
for the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the
Arab World on-line application.
AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program in Cairo
1730 M Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 776-9629
Fax: (202) 776-7029
Email: EgyptStudy@amideast.org
These are the program fees for 2009-2010. Fees for 2010-2011 will be set during spring 2010 and will be posted to this site as soon as possible. Please note that the fees are subject to change.
Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Fees (per semester):
|
Fall |
Spring |
Academic Yr |
Tuition & fees |
$11,000 |
$11,000 |
$20,500 |
Housing |
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
$3,600 |
TOTAL |
$12,800 |
$12,800 |
$24,100 |
Estimated Personal Expenses:
|
Fall |
Spring |
Academic Yr |
Housing deposit* |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
Local transportation |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
Personal expenses |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
Books |
$200 |
$200 |
$400 |
TOTAL |
$2,650 |
$2,650 |
$5,000 |
*Housing deposit is fully refundable at conclusion of semester if apartment is clean and there has been no damage other than normal wear and tear.
Tuition and fees include:
- Courses totaling 16 credits and coursepacks
- All-inclusive one-week orientation
- Housing in shared apartments
- Program-organized excursions
- Supplementary lectures and special events
- Medical insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation, and political and security evacuation coverage
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition and Fees do NOT cover:
- International airfare
- Meals (approximate cost is $1,500 - $2,000 per semester)
- Local personal transportation
- Communication and other personal expenses
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