Arabic-L:PEDA:Middlebury Study Abroad Site in Alexandria, Egypt

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1) Subject:Middlebury Study Abroad Site in Alexandria, Egypt

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Date: 14 Feb 2007
From:jnorthru at middlebury.edu
Subject:Middlebury Study Abroad Site in Alexandria, Egypt

Announcement:

Middlebury College is pleased to announce the establishment of the  
C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in the Middle East. Located in  
Alexandria, Egypt, and affiliated with Alexandria University, the  
school will begin offering classes in the fall of 2007.

Below please find a description of the program. You can also visit  
the webpage at www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa, or contact us at  
schoolsabroad at middlebury.edu or phone 802-443-5745.

Known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," Alexandria is Egypt’s  
second largest city, and its largest seaport. A popular travel  
destination for Egyptians, writers and tourists, Alexandria was  
founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Today Alexandria is a  
bustling metropolis of almost four million people. In a city where  
ancient monuments and echoes of Greeks and Romans give way to modern  
splendor, Alexandria has a rich, cultural diversity all its own.

The School in the Middle East is based at Alexandria University,  
Egypt’s second largest university. With a strong emphasis on  
research, and a rich background in liberal arts, Alexandria  
University is an excellent host for students of all academic  
backgrounds.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
All course work is conducted entirely in Arabic
Students adhere to the Middlebury College Language Pledge
Semester or academic year
Curriculum designed for high intermediate and advanced Arabic  
language students.
Housing with Egyptian students in apartments
On-site staff in Alexandria
Anticipated enrollment is approximately 15-20 students/semester
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS
Students must have completed a minimum of two years of Arabic,  
equivalent to Middlebury College's ARBC 0202
B average in Arabic, B average in the major, B- average overall
Application deadline: March 15 (Fall and academic year); October 15  
(spring)
Fees (includes tuition, insurance) - $8,610 per semester

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