College of Human Sciences Explores Tourism and Mediterranean Culture in Jordan
This study abroad program will provide students the opportunity to travel to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Students will learn about the cultural, political, social, and economic diversity of this country (as well as the broader Middle East region) and experience the history, customs, and hospitality of the Jordanian people. The instructional format of this program is unique in that students are provided both a traditional classroom-like experience at Jordan Applied University College of Hospitality and Tourism Education (JAU), along with first-hand exposure to the Jordanian and Middle Eastern cultures. This first-hand experience will facilitate understanding of the global marketplace.
Students will participate in excursions to Jordan’s archaeological, historical, and natural wonders. Students may also participate in additional volunteer opportunities (including helping Jordanian students with their English language skills). Throughout this program, students will demonstrate the ability to appreciate and interact constructively with people from drastically different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and the subsequent recognition of one’s self and cultural context in relation to others.
Participants in this program will enroll in 6 credit hours of HUSC 5940/6940 Study and Travel in Human Sciences. One credit hour will be allocated to all pre-departure meetings during the spring semester 2019. Ammon Applied University College of Hospitality and Tourism Education (AAUC), will be offering a culture-related course to the participants in this program in Jordan, taught in English by a AAUC faculty. Total proposed course contact hours for this program are 90 hours, covering the pre-departure meetings; AAUC culture-related class, and educational visits and excursions.
1. Location: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2. When: Summer
3. Faculty: Auburn based: Dr. Baker Ayoun
4. Language of Instruction: English
5. Housing: Hostels and Hotels
6. Local Currency: Euro
7. Student Max Capacity: 20
8. Eligibility: Must be 19, with at least 2.25 GPA
If you do not have a passport: Please check http://travel.state.gov for the nearest local passport office and forms. Application for a United States passport should be made at least 120 days in advance of your departure date. Auburn Abroad recommends that you apply for a passport as soon as you know you are participating in the program. If you already have a passport: Please check the expiration date. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months following your scheduled time abroad.
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