Explore the Many Facets of Arabic Language and Culture in the Jewel of the Middle East

Application Deadline: November 8, 2012

Deposit Deadline: November 15, 2012

Accepted Students

Ring in the New year in the only place on earth were you can see the world's tallest building, the world's largest man-made island and the world's most luxurious hotel, all in one day! At once a symbol of Arabic history and one of the world's major economic centers, the Emirates of Dubai is the perfect starting point for your studies in Arabic Language and Culture. Through an in-depth examination of the Arabic culture and civilization, this course will analyze the climatic, historical, education and social factors related to the rapidly changing cultural landscape of the Middle East.

With the perfect balance of culture and educational opportunities, students will experience Arabic culture first-hand including a Dubai dinner cruise on a traditional dhow, a "Bedouin night," and a true desert safari and dinner. Program fee also includes a visit to the Emirates Abu Dabi, Al Ain and Sharjah, where you will get to know nationals of the UAE over dinner. 

 Course: LAC 1000 Language and Culture

Credits: 3

Dates: December 27, 2012 - January 4, 2013
(Please note: you must arrive in Dubai on December 27 and depart from Dubai on January 4.  If you depart from New York, for most flights you must leave the day before the arrival date.) 

Program Orientation: December 4, 2013 from 3:00p - 5:00p

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Bur Dubai – Embassy District

Meals: Welcome and farewell dinners, breakfast daily

Professor: Wafa Daoud

Program Fee: $1,990 - tuition and airfare NOT included

More information on the United Arab Emirates and Dubai can be found on the Lonely Planet website.