Arabic-L:PEDA:New AMIDEAST Arabic Program in Oman

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1) Subject: New AMIDEAST Arabic Program in Oman

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Date: 08 Oct 2013
From: Jerome Bookin-Weiner <jbookinweiner at amideast.org>
Subject: New AMIDEAST Arabic Program in Oman

Earlier today, AMIDEAST (America Mideast Educational and Training Services,
Inc.), a US-based non-profit that has been meeting education and training
needs in the Arab world since 1951 announced the addition of a new
education abroad program in Oman.  Here is the text of the press release
announcing the program:

AMIDEAST Launches Education Abroad Program in Oman
New Program Offers Semester, Full Year, and Summer Course Options

Washington, DC, October 3, 2013 -AMIDEAST is launching a new education
abroad program for American undergraduate students in the Sultanate of
Oman, beginning in spring 2014. The new program will be part of AMIDEAST
Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World, which began in 2007 and over
the years has offered  semester/academic year study opportunities in Egypt,
Jordan, Kuwait, and Morocco,   combining language study with coursework and
cultural enrichment opportunities designed to deepen students' Arabic
language proficiency and understanding of the Arab world.   In addition,
AMIDEAST has assisted U.S. universities with a variety of customized
programs in these countries and in Oman, Tunisia and the United Arab
Emirates.
The AMIDEAST Semester Abroad program in Oman features  language study in
both Modern Standard Arabic and the Omani dialect. Like other AMIDEAST
Education Abroad Programs, it combines language studies with opportunities
to learn about the culture, society, and history of the country and region
through coursework, excursions, and other activities. Students in
AMIDEAST's programs earn college credit either through AMIDEAST directly or
through its Institution of Record, Northeastern University in Boston.
Oman has emerged as a popular destination for American students seeking a
study abroad experience in the region.  As a result, prospective American
and other foreign students can choose from a number of opportunities in the
Sultanate, including programs at Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos
College, and the University of Nizwa, among others.  "We welcome your
American students," the Ministry of Education recently told AMIDEAST, which
works closely with the ministry in implementing a variety of education and
training programs in the Sultanate, including its first education abroad
program that began in 2009.
"AMIDEAST is excited to be able to add Oman to our Education Abroad
Programs. The new program expands our ability to offer choices that
represent the breadth of the Arab World, from North Africa to the Gulf,"
said Ambassador Theodore H. Kattouf, AMIDEAST's President and CEO.  "In
Oman, moreover, students have a chance to become familiar with Oman's
uniqueness among the Gulf countries and see close-up the Sultanate's
dedication to preserving its cultural heritage while undergoing rapid
modernization since 1970."
AMIDEAST's new program in Oman builds on the success of several exchange
initiatives for American students that AMIDEAST has administered in the
Sultanate, including programs currently underway. These summer and academic
year initiatives make it possible for young Americans to develop Arabic
language skills and first-hand familiarity with the region while still in
high school and college. AMIDEAST has also organized short-term visits for
university students, professors and presidents seeking to gain insights
into the region and to exchange experiences in higher education.
Oman offers a rich and unique vantage point for learning about the Gulf and
about Arab society, as former AMIDEAST student Richard Gima discovered.
 "My outlook on the world has dramatically changed," said Gima, who fell in
love with the region because of his experience in Oman. "The relationships
that I made there really mean a lot. The Omanis are very, very open and
very hospitable. They put your needs before their own. They're the nicest
people I've ever met."

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About AMIDEAST
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., or AMIDEAST (
www.amideast.org), is a private, nonprofit organization that provides
programs and services to improve educational opportunities and quality,
strengthen local institutions and develop language and professional skills
for success in the global economy.  Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is
headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a network of field offices in
Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia,
United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.


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Jerome B. Bookin-Weiner, PhD
Director of Education Abroad
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
1730 M Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Phone:  +1-202-776-9627

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