Arabic-L:PEDA:Study Abroad at Lebanese American University

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Summer 2012 Opportunity for Students:

Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture
at Lebanese American University (Beirut Campus)

The Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture
(SINARC) is a multi-faceted language and cultural immersion program
that welcomes students from all over the world. In operation for over
14 years, SINARC has quickly become a top choice for Arabic language
learners looking not only to improve their language skills but also to
gain an understanding of the cultural and social dynamics in the
region.

The SINARC program is hosted each year at the Lebanese American
University (Beirut Campus), one of the premier institutions of higher
education and research in Lebanon and the region. The campus situated
in the heart of the Lebanese capital provides students a unique
perspective on Lebanese culture and daily life.

SINARC offers courses in Arabic language and culture at various levels
of proficiency. Each level provides twenty hours per week of intensive
classroom instruction, including five hours per week of Lebanese
Dialect. Formal language instruction is enriched by immersion in an
authentic cultural context. Cultural activities include weekly
lectures on topics related to Arab and Lebanese politics, history,
society, and culture. In addition, students partake in a series of
excursions to historical, cultural and tourist sites throughout
Lebanon and Syria.

PROGRAM DATES

Students have a Summer and Fall program option:

The six-week Summer program (June 25 - August 3, 2012) is offered at
four levels: Elementary, Upper Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced.
A separate eight-credit course in Lebanese Dialect will be offered
provided there is sufficient enrollment.

The 15-week Fall program (September 10 - December 14, 2012) is offered
at two levels: Intermediate and Advanced. In addition, two special
courses are available: Arabic Language Writing Skills and Middle East
Challenges of the 21st Century.

SUMMER PROGRAM COST

Tuition ($295 per credit) -- $2,360
Room (double occupancy)* -- $950
Excursions (transportation, entrance fees, one overnight stay) -- $250
Total $3,560

*Note: Single occupancy in LAU dorms is $400 extra, depending on availability.

Meals and round trip travel to Beirut, books, and supplies are not included.	

Round-trip tickets to Beirut cost approximately U.S.$ 1,200 from New
York and approximately U.S.$ 600 from Europe. We urge participants to
make travel plans as early as possible in order to take advantage of
discounted prices. Participants are required to purchase comprehensive
health insurance, unless they can provide evidence of comparable
coverage. Emergency health insurance for coverage over the duration of
the program may be purchased through LAU upon arrival for $75.

Transportation for arrival and departure between Beirut International
Airport and LAU-Beirut is provided to SINARC students free of charge.
Additional transportation needs within Lebanon are the responsibility
of students. Taxi and bus services are reasonably priced in Lebanon.

NON-REFUNDABLE CLAUSE: Please note that there will be no refunds on
program fees after the start of the session.

HOW TO APPLY

A SINARC application is available through the link below, can be found
on the National Council Web site, or can be obtained by emailing Megan
Geissler at Megan at ncusar.org.

ncusar.org/programs/LAU-2012-SINARC-Application.pdf

Students should submit completed applications to Megan Geissler at the
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (contact coordinates below)
for forwarding to Lebanese American University.

Megan Geissler
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
1730 M St. NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20036
Email: Megan at ncusar.org
Phone: 202-293-6466

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit: ncusar.org/programs/lau-sinarc.html

or contact Megan Geissler at the National Council on U.S.-Arab
Relations (contact coordinates above).

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