| Name of Program |
ISRAEL: Ben-Gurion-- Long Term |
| Location: |
Beer Sheva, Israel |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) |
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev |
| Dates |
Long Term: early August to early January |
| Language of Instruction |
Hebrew and English |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Junior Standing (17 units) Participation by Kalamazoo students in this
program is subject to annual enrollment limits: 15.
Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See
the College catalogue for selection criteria. |
| Additional Recommended Prep |
Some Hebrew Language instruction recommended |
| GPA |
2.5 minimum |
| Language |
Minimum: Hebrew and English N/A
Maximum: Hebrew and English |
| Application Process |
Application/Essay Required?
Interview Required?
Due Date for Applications |
| Approved for Transfer of |
Kalamazoo Financial Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes |
| Academics | Kalamazoo students will take courses at Ben-Gurion based in the Overseas Student Program (OSP). The OSP offers courses in Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts, Biology, Desert Studies, Geography and Planning, Geology, Health Studies, History, Israel Studies, Judaic Studies, Literature, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Sociology and Women's Studies. Concentrations are offered in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies, Environmental Studies, Anthropology and Politics of Human Resettlement, Medicine, Health Care and Social Welfare, and Hebrew Language and Literature. Students may also choose to make an internship a part of the academic program. Internships are arranged by the Ben-Gurion University Center. Note: Due to the situation in the Middle East, this program may not be available for 2006-07. |
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| Courses | The academic program begins with a six-week, intensive Hebrew language course (Summer Ulpan) prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Students are also required to take a minimum of 3 semester hours of Hebrew language instruction during the semester. The remaining courses will be taken from those offered through the Overseas Student Program at Ben-Gurion University. A catalogue of courses in the OSP is available in the Center for International Programs. Students wishing to satisfy the language requirement in Hebrew should consult with the Center for International Programs and the director of the Neglected Languages Program.Students who wish to enroll in an internship for 3 semester hours of credit during the semester should consult with the Ben-Gurion University Center for International Student Programs. See also the University's website for more information: www.bgu.ac.il/osp. It is the student's responsibility to consult her/his academic advisor concerning course selection. Cultures Credit: The following courses have been pre-approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: Faith and Reason in Jewish Philosophy (PHIL/RELG), Ethnic Relations in Israel (ANTH/SOCY), Politics and Public Policy in Israel (POLS.), The Social History of Israel (HIST/SOCY). Please see the Study Abroad Handbook regarding instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. |
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| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 6 K-Units of credit for the Long-Term program. Students may not underload or overload. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. Typically, two units are earned in Hebrew language for the Summer Ulpan course taken in the beginning of the program, and the remaining 4 units depend on the courses taken. In order to be counted as one K-Unit of credit, a course must have 40-45 contact hours, which is the equivalent of 3 semester hours at Ben-Gurion University. In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of contact hours for a unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or biology with biology. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of the course, the appropriate discipline, and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grading system. Students must earn the equivalent of a "C" in the local grading system to receive credit for course work completed abroad. Consult the Study Abroad Handbook and the College catalogue for additional information. All course work must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. |
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| ICRP/Field Study | The ICRP is not a component of this program. |
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| Housing | Students live in University dormitories with BGU students. All dormitories are equipped with kitchenettes and students prepare their own meals. | |
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| Co-Curricular Opportunities | The Office of Student Activities organizes opportunities for students to pursue interests outside of the classroom. Recreation and sport facilities are available on campus. Students may also choose to participate in an optional kibbutz stay or archaeological dig for an additional fee. |
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| Comprehensive Program Fee | |
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| Program Fee | $22,646 |
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| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure and some excursions. Because this is not a Kalamazoo College program, the sponsor provides information on expenses to the CIP. The latest information provided indicates that the total cost of the program is as stated. This figure must be regarded as an estimate of total program charges. Any changes in these charges, whether due to fluctuation in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the foreign currency, or for any other reason are beyond the control of Kalamazoo College. A participant could, therefore pay more than the estimated costs indicated. In no instance will the participant in this program pay less than the fee assessed in Kalamazoo College programs. |
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| Not included | books, medical expenses, personal spending money, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel. |
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This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.
