Programs
The Program
Overview
This distinctive program offers intellectually curious students from North American institutions an unparalleled academic experience: the chance to study with Palestinian students at a college dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual inquiry, the promotion of critical thinking, and the open exchange of ideas and opinions.
The Al-Quds Bard Honors College for Liberal Arts and Sciences – located in Abu Dis, a neighborhood divided from East Jerusalem by the separation wall – is at the vanguard of liberal education in Palestine. As a result, it is a dynamic and intriguing location to spend a semester abroad.
Highlights
The Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program enables undergraduate students enrolled at North American institutions to spend a semester studying at the Honors College. Program participants will:
- Attend seminar-style classes offered in a variety of academic disciplines, including courses analyzing a range of discourses surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
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Build meaningful connections with Palestinian students, both inside and outside of the classroom;
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Sharpen Arabic language skills through courses in both colloquial and Modern Standard Arabic;
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Undertake an internship, putting into practice theories and ideas from readings and classroom debates; and
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Live in Ramallah, a culturally vibrant Palestinian city, and participate in cultural excursions to important historical sites like the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and the Old City.
