Our Work

Few students choose to study abroad in the Middle East or North Africa, and those who choose to do so form a community of intelligent and adventurous individuals. Thank you for being a part of Amideast’s larger mission to help develop mutual understanding between Americans and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. We firmly believe that there is no single better way to learn about the world and other peoples than by stepping out into it in order to learn from one’s own experiences and personal interactions.

PRESENCE IN THE REGION

Amideast was established in 1951 to build human connections between Americans and the diverse peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. This longstanding physical presence in the region has enabled Amideast to develop an extensive network of contacts with local educational and other institutions, organizations, government offices, and civil society.

Academic Overview

• Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial Jordanian Arabic (6 credits/session)
• Classes meet five hours per day, five days per week

Program Costs and Calendars

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Academic Overview

• Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial Moroccan (8 credits) is recommended
• Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (3 credits) is required if not in the 8-credit course
• Elective Area Studies Courses (3 credits each) taught in English in a variety of disciplines including a Community-Based Learning course.

Academic Overview

• Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial Jordanian (8 credits) is recommended
• Colloquial Jordanian Arabic (3 credits) is required if not in the 8-credit course
• Elective Area Studies Courses (3 credits each) taught in English in a variety of disciplines including a Community-Based Learning course.

Arabic Program

Amideast Education Abroad language instruction follows an integrated approach to the study of Arabic. Our courses use the third edition of Al-Kitaab and locally produced materials, activating local dialects alongside Modern Standard Arabic. As darija is not included among dialects in Al-Kitaab, our Arabic Coordinator and faculty in Morocco developed a fully integrated darija curriculum and materials to accompany the series.

Our Academic Advisory Board consults with use to create new semester, academic year, and summer education programs. They also assist in vetting the academic content, curricular requirements, and provide oversight as to the academic integrity and quality of the programs.

Academic Overview

• The program includes 2 courses and additional pre-work prior to arrival
• "Life Cycle of Peace & Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland" course in Dublin, Ireland
• A study tour to Derry, Northern Ireland to contextualize theory on peace and conflict resolution
• "Conflict Resolution & Management: Beyond the Arab-Israeli Conflict" course in Amman, Jordan
• Students examine the Arab/Israeli conflict, regional conflicts such as those in Lebanon, Yemen, and/or Iraq, and intra- and inter-tribal conflicts, all of which are ad