Summer Intensive Language Program at AFKAR Academy in Jordan
The National Council, in collaboration with AFKAR Academy, is pleased to announce its 2013 Summer Intensive Arabic Program to be held at Yarmouk University, Jordan, from June 9 to July 19, 2013. Students will spend six weeks in the historic city of Irbid taking part in intensive Arabic language study.
The program offers 16 in-class contact hours of Arabic language instruction per week for six weeks, as well as 10 hours weekly with language partners in small groups to practice learned material and learn survival Jordanian Arabic. This program is ideal for students seeking to further their proficiency in Arabic language and exposure to Arab culture. Students enrolling in this program should be able to obtain the equivalent of 6 college level credit hours in Arabic.
Students who have finished one year of Arabic study or more are especially encouraged to apply. While the Program accepts applications from students with no prior knowledge of Arabic, priority will be given to students who have previous exposure to Arabic language and culture.
June 9 - July 19, 2013
The 2013 Summer Intensive Arabic Program in Jordan includes:
- On-site orientation. Orientation will be held on June 6, 2013.
- 16 in-class contact hours of Arabic language instruction per week for six weeks.
- 10 hours weekly with language partners in small groups to practice learned material and learn survival Jordanian Arabic.
- Cultural activities including movies, guest speakers, and student’s choice of folkloric music, mosaic, or calligraphy.
- Access to University computer lab and internet service.
- Field trips to historical sites: 3 one-day trips and one weekend trip to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba.
- Access to Yarmouk University library, student services, and sports complex.
- Basic health coverage that applies to regular Yarmouk University students.
- Furnished apartments in University Street, across from the Yarmouk University Language Center. Cable internet connection is provided free. Double occupancy is included in the program fees.
- Program resident director who will oversee teaching and logistics.
The program fee is $4,900.00. The fee includes:
- Housing (double occupancy) and Tuition (6 credit hours).
- 10 hours per week with language partners.
- Cultural activities.
- Program trips.
- For single-occupancy rooms, additional $400 will be added to the program cost.
All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States, and must be in good academic standing. Eligible students will be required to complete the application process described below. Applications are due May 1, 2013.
Irbid is located 45 miles north of Amman. It has a population of almost one million people, second only to Amman. Irbid is surrounded by a number of smaller towns and villages that it becomes not easy to draw its borders. Driving either direction away from the downtown, one will come across a beautiful mosaic of different little communities where urban and rural life-styles mix in stunning beauty. Irbid is home to 4 universities: Yarmouk University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid Private University and Jadara University. This creates a lot of diversity in its culture. University Street in Irbid is home to thousands of Arab and international students who attend these universities and live in Irbid during school time. Recent excavations show that Irbid dates back to 2500 B.C. While it maintains its heritage, Irbid is rapidly growing into a modern city with a full scale of services. University Street is abundant with internet cafés, different restaurants offering local, regional and international cuisine, including several American food chains. This street is also home to different shopping malls that offer many types of goods and entertainment.
Weather in Irbid is moderate and dry during summer time. At an average high of 85 F during the day and 65 F at night and a lot of sunshine, Irbid is an ideal place to spend the summer.
Within half an hour from Irbid, visitors have access to different ancient attractions. Jerash and Ajloun are only half an hour drive to the South; Jadara is half an hour to the west of Irbid.
An application is available through the link below or can be obtained by emailing Megan Geissler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Summer 2013 AFKAR Application (.pdf)
Students should submit completed applications to the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (contact coordinates below). Applications are due May 1, 2013.
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
1730 M St. NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20036
Email:
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Phone: 202-293-6466
Contact:
Megan Geissler
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
1730 M St. NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20036
Email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 202-293-6466
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