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AMIDEAST/FIE London/Amman: Peace & Conflict Resolution in the Middle East and Beyond (Summer) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Amman, Jordan; London, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Amideast Education Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Arabic, English Class Standing: 2. 3rd Class, 3. 2nd Class, 4. 1st Class
Housing Options: Host Family Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Areas of Study: International Studies, Modern Languages
Program Description:
 

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London/Amman: Peace & Conflict Resolution in the Middle East and Beyond

Enrolled students summer in London and Amman exploring the process of peace and the sensitive cultural and societal roots of conflict. This unique program will begin in the U.K. by studying peace and conflict theory, using Northern Ireland as a case study for beginning to understand how those theories translate to Middle Eastern issues. A study tour to Derry, Northern Ireland contextualizes the case study. Once in Amman, student use their new understanding of peace and conflict to examine how the Arab/Israeli conflict; regional conflicts such as those in Lebanon, Yemen or Iraq; and tribal conflicts are being addressed.

The courses will take you beyond the walls of the classroom to explore and experience the two vastly different cities of London and Amman through the lenses of conflict, peace, and culture.

This program is a partnership between FIE and AMIDEAST

IN BRIEF

  • Five weeks, two in London followed by three in Amman
  • Two courses exploring Peace and Conflict Resolution

LONDON

Study

  • The Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland
  • Class sessions based at FIE's South Kensington-based study center

Experience

  • Visits to Parliament
  • Guest lectures with prominent politicians
  • Course-related film series
  • Various guided tours of London
  • Meetings with the Irish Diaspora

Live

  • Student residences in South Kensington
  • Dormitory or flat-style living
  • Walk to FIE's study center
  • Close to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, museums and shops
  • Shared kitchens

AMMAN

Study

  • Conflict Resolution and Management: Beyond The Arab-Israeli Conflict
  • Class sessions based at the AMIDEAST Center in Amman

Experience

  • Visits with tribal elders
  • Guest lectures and visits with prominent figures in journalism and politics
  • City Tour of modern and ancient Amman
  • Northern Jordan, including Ajloun Castle and Jerash
  • Biblical Jordan, including Madaba, The Dead Sea, Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site
  • South Jordan, including Wadi Rum and Petra

Live

  • Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops
  • Homestays with carefully vetted Jordanian families

ELIGIBILITY

  • Upper-level undergraduate standing.
  • Recommended, but not required: An introductory course on international relations, conflict theories or Middle East politics.
 




 


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2024 08/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.