THE BASICS:

Lecturers:
Tara Graham (UCB )
including faculty guest lecturers.

Tuition:
USD $2,085

Accommodation:
USD $2,193 (double); USD $1,841 (triple)

Target audience:
Undergraduate students with background knowledge of Middle East history and a basic understanding of the region's contemporary political, social and economic features are required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset for some exercises, but is not a requirement. Also, we do not require any prior communication expertise or multimedia skills (e.g. HTML or blogging).

Please note that this class is not suitable for students wishing to improve their command of the English language.

About the University of California, Berkeley:

Founded in 1868, the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a premier public university that prides itself as a wellspring of innovation. With its 130 academic departments and more than 80 inter-disciplinary research units divided into 14 colleges and schools, UC Berkeley provides a diverse and enriching environment for education and research. As a participant in numerous IARU initiatives such as the Global Summer Program, Campus Sustainability and Sustainability Fellowships, UC Berkeley shares its philosophy of learning and innovation through its engagement with the Alliance. For more information, visit http://www.berkeley.edu/