Location
  • Jordan
    • Amman
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Cultural Studies History Middle Eastern Studies Political Science Social Sciences Sociology
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Housing
Host Family
Language
Arabic
Aug 26, 2019
Jun 14, 2018
0 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Examine crucial issues in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a moderate Arab state grappling with political responsibility, social change, modernization, the effects of the Arab Spring, and regional conflicts.

Jordan has made enormous strides recently in healthcare, literacy, and democratic and economic reform. However, it remains challenged by a lack of natural resources, environmental concerns, economic and social issues, and the impact of Palestinian immigrants and refugees, who now make up more than half of the nation’s population. More recently, Iraqi refugees have been pouring into the country and changing the demographic and physical landscapes of the capital.

The program is based in the capital city of Amman, and students conduct academic fieldwork throughout Jordan.

This program is no longer offered. View more programs from SIT Study Abroad.

Video and Photos

Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 3 reviews
  • 5 rating 100%
  • 4 rating 0%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 3.7
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.7
  • Safety 4.7
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Default avatar
Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Truly a global learning experience

Read More
What would you improve about this program?
A greater emphasis on Arabic.
151 people found this review helpful.
Read my full story
Default avatar
Azulina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Jordan: Modernization and Social Change

Read More
What would you improve about this program?
The only part of this program that could be improved is the arabic program. Although the instructors are some of the most enthusiastic and knowledgable language teachers that I have ever had, there simply isn't time to expand the language element due to the large amount of time spent in the field and with guest lecturers. I highly recommend this program for anyone whose learning goals are not simply to improve their Arabic, but also to gain meaningful insight into the social, political, and cultural aspects of Jordan.
153 people found this review helpful.
Default avatar
Kelsey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Four Months in the Hashemite Kingdom!

Read More
What would you improve about this program?
I would make the Arabic classes more demanding.
133 people found this review helpful.
Read my full story

Questions & Answers