Arabic-L:PEDA:Yemen College of MES summer and fall

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1) Subject:Yemen College of MES summer and fall

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Date: 15 Jun 2010
From:NCUSAR <info at ncusar.org>
Subject:Yemen College of MES summer and fall

Opportunity for Students:

The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies
2010 Summer & Fall Arabic Program

The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES) is a fully accredited, non-profit college that has provided Arabic language instruction for more than 20 years. Located at the edge of the Old City of Sana'a, which is one of the world's most ancient cities, the YCMES provides intensive instruction in Modern Standard Arabic as well as seminars on the contemporary Middle East. In most cases, university students can arrange for credits to transfer to their home institutions. In addition to the academic coursework offered at YCMES, students may take advantage of a series of day and overnight trips, lectures, and other cultural activities. These activities strengthen students' integration into Yemeni society. 

The Program in Arabic Language (PAL) provides rigorous language study from beginner through advanced levels and is the only fully-accredited Arabic program for international students in Yemen. PAL is also proud of the collective experience of its Yemeni teaching staff, ranging from 5 to 23 years, which ensures continuity in the College's teaching methods and philosophy. Standard instruction consists of 4 hours of group classes (the equivalent of 100 classroom hours per term) in Modern Standard Arabic. Group classes are capped at 5 students. Private instruction is also available. Students who choose private instruction can tailor their coursework and schedule to meet their individual goals. 

PRICES
1 term (5 weeks): $1735
2 terms (10 weeks) : $2998
Academic Year (6 terms, 30 weeks): $7437
1 summer term (20% off tuition): $1521
2 summer terms (20% off tuition): $2485
The prices above represent the standard group instruction package (100 hours per term). The standard private instruction package (50 hours per term) is available at an additional $200 per term (flat rate). For an additional cost, the YCMES can arrange airfare for students traveling from many major cities in North America and Europe. 

PRICING PACKAGES INCLUDE
Arabic language tuition
Meal plan (2 meals per day, 5 days per week)
Shared housing
Cultural activities
2 day trips + 1 overnight trip (overnight trip only during summer)
Airport shuttle
Wireless internet and access to library

LEADERSHIP

The YCMES Board of Advisors includes distinguished Yemeni/foreign diplomats and scholars. Eminent Board Members include, among others:
Dr. Abdul-Kareem Al-Eryani (Former Yemeni Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board)
Dr. Steve Caton (Harvard University, Honorary Dean of the YCMES)
Dr. Mohammed Al-Muttahar (Vice Minister, Yemeni Ministry of Higher Education)
Amb. Barbara Bodine (Princeton University, Former US Ambassador to Yemen)
Dr. Fawaz Gerges (London School of Economics)
Dr. Paul Dresch (Oxford University)
Dr. Brinkley Messick (Columbia University)
Dr. Michael Hudson (Georgetown University)
Dr. Bernard Haykel (Princeton University)

SUMMER TERMS (20% off tuition)

Term 8: July 11 - August 11 
Term 9: August 15 - September 22 

In addition to 7 other terms annually (October - June) 

If you would like to study during dates that do not fall within one of the academic terms, please contact YCMES directly and they will try their best to arrange a program based on your schedule. 


HOW TO APPLY

Visit YCMES online and download the application form at: 

ycmes.org/admissions.html 

or email pal at ycmes.org. Students may also contact the YCMES US representative, Megan Geissler, at ncusar at ycmes.org or (202) 293-6466. 

Students interested in studying at the YCMES are invited to submit application materials and payment to the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in Washington, DC, for forwarding to the YCMES campus in Sana'a. 

About the National Council

Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an educational, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab world. The Council's vision is a relationship between the United States and its Arab friends that rests on a solid, enduring foundation. Such a foundation would embody strong strategic, economic, political, commercial, and defense cooperation in addition to heightened contacts and exchanges of American and Arab present as well as emerging leaders. The Council's mission is educational. It seeks to enhance American awareness and appreciation of the multi-faceted and innumerable benefits the United States has long derived from its relations with the Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world. It endeavors to do this through leadership development, people-to-people programs, academic seminars, the Council's Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, specialized publications, a free electronic newsletter, and the participation of American students and faculty in Arab world study abroad and Arabic language learning experiences. In pursuit of its mission, the Council serves as a U.S.-Arab relations programmatic, informational, and human resources clearinghouse. In so doing, it provides cutting edge information, insight, and analyses to national, state, and local grassroots organizations, media, public policy research institutes, and select community civic, religious, business, and professional associations.

The National Council has been granted public charity status in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law.



The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies 

Tel: (+967) 1 270 200 | Fax: (+967) 1 270 127 | Email: ycmes at ycmes.org 

ycmes.org 


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