Jordan

If you are not currently enrolled at ASU, you must apply for admission at ASU before completing the Study Abroad online application.

May 24 to June 21, 2008

The Arizona State University Summer Program in Jordan is designed to offer students the opportunity to experience the Arabic culture, history, and language while staying in the heart of the Arab World: Amman, Jordan. The students will take unforgettable educational journeys into ancient civilizations, to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth; Jerash, the city of a thousand columns; and Petra, the Red Rose city engraved in red stone.

Enrollment period has expired.
Program Cost: $1,885
$275.00 deposit fee required for enrollment. Tuition and fees are not included with the program cost.
Acceptable payment types include Visa and Mastercard.
Program Name: Jordan
Credit Requirement: 6-8

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Locations

AMMAN

Amman is a modern city of long and impressive history that dates back to 9000 years ago. With its Roman and Islamic ruins, it offers many sites of interest to the visitor like the citadel and the Roman theatre. The city's modern buildings blend with those from ancient civilizations to give it a unique delightful ambiance. The streets are bordered with white stone buildings, traditional cafes, and bazaars, as well as modern boutiques and shopping centers.

Eligibility

This program is open to all students attending or not attending ASU who are interested in the Arabic language, culture, and traditions, and willing to adapt to a new cultural environment and adjust to different ways of life.

Applications with a $275 non-refundable deposit are due on or before February 4, 2008. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Academic Program

Students may earn 6 - 8 credits. Limited scholarships are available for ASU students. Please contact Oraib Mango.

ARB 101 | Elementary Arabic I (4)
ARB 102 | Elementary Arabic II (4)
ARB 201 | Intermediate Arabic I (4)
ARB 202 | Intermediate Arabic II (4)
ARB 394 | Arabic Culture & Islam (3)
ARB 394 | Colloquial Arabic (3)
ARB 499 | Independent Study (4)

Living Accommodations

Students will stay in a hotel in Amman (2 - 3 students per room), and will receive breakfast daily.

Cost Information

The cost of $1,885 (subject to change) includes program fees, housing, breakfast, ISIC card, application fees, and at least two excursions. Not included: ASU tuition and fees, airfare (approximately $1500 round trip Phoenix-Amman), local transportation, other meals, books, visa fee (about $15), and personal expenses.

The Program may allow for time which can be spent in non-Program activities. Participants may wish to travel, sightsee or participate in activities or events in which they have a personal interest. Please note that the participant is fully responsible for making arrangements and for all costs of transportation, lodging, food and additional expenses that may be associated with any non-Program activities.

Director(s)

Oraib Mango

School of International Letters and Cultures

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ 85287-0202

Phone: 480-727-8772

Email: oraib@asu.edu

Support Faculty Member(s)

Derar Serhan