Arabic-L:PEDA:SALAM 2014 Summer Arabic Program in Oman

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1) Subject: SALAM 2014 Summer Arabic Program in Oman

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Date: 03 Feb 2014
From:  Maggie Nassif mnnassif at byu.edu
Subject: SALAM 2014 Summer Arabic Program in Oman

Full Scholarship Opportunity to Study Arabic this Summer

SALAM 2014: Summer Arabic Language and Media Program

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is delighted to announce its 2014
Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program, a fully-funded intensive
Arabic language scholarship program in the Sultanate of Oman. SQCC supports
Arabic language study for U.S. students through its annual SALAM program.
This intensive Arabic language program will allow students to gain a deeper
knowledge of Arabic, while becoming familiar with Omani history and culture.

Eligibility: All applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in a degree
seeking program (BA, MA or PhD) in spring 2014, and have completed four
semesters (or the equivalent) of university-level Arabic coursework.

Program dates: May 19-June 26, 2014

Location: Manah, Oman

Cost: SQCC will cover international travel to and from Washington, D.C. and
Muscat, Oman, program language classes, room, board, SALAM-sponsored travel
for weekend excursions, and all entrance fees for program activities.
Students will be required to purchase international health and medical
evacuation insurance.

Classes: Held 8:00am-1:30pm Sunday to Thursday.

Modern Standard Arabic—3 hours, media Arabic—1 hour, and the Omani
dialect—1 hour.

Outside of class: Students will have access to Omani peer language
partners, organized weekend trips around Oman, extracurricular activities,
and weekly lectures.

Housing: Shared student housing, provided by the program.

The program also provides: three meals a day, transportation to and from
student housing and the university, internet access, and laundry and gym
facilities onsite.

To submit an application, or for more information, please visit the SQCC
website at
https://sqcc.org/Scholarships-0024-Fellowships/SALAM-Application.aspx

Complete applications due February 14, 2014

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