| Name of Program | ISRAEL: Hebrew University of Jerusalem-- Long Term | |
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| Location: | Jerusalem, Israel | |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) | Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rothberg International School www.atar.mscc.huji.ac.il/~rsos | |
| Dates | Long Term: late July to late January | |
| Language of Instruction | English | |
| Eligibility Requirements | Junior Standing (17 units) Participation by Kalamazoo students in this program is subject to annual enrollment limits: No Limit. Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See the College catalogue for selection criteria. | |
| Additional Recommended Prep | Some Hebrew language instruction recommended | |
| GPA | 3.0 overall on a 4.0 scale | |
| Language | Minimum: English N/A Maximum: English |
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| Application Process | Application/Essay Required? Interview Required? Due Date for Applications |
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| Approved for Transfer of | Academic Credit Kalamazoo College Financial Assistance/Scholarships CANNOT transfer to this program | |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes | |
| Academics | This program offers a rigorous academic program that focuses on Judaic, Israeli, and Middle Eastern studies in fields such as political science, international relations, history, religion, literature, philosophy, and archaeology. Opportunities for independent studies and research internships are also available. | |
| Courses | The academic program begins with an intensive Hebrew language course, the Summer Ulpan (1 K-unit) conducted 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester. Students must enroll in a Hebrew language course and, typically, 2-3 university electives in the fall. Students interested in satisfying the language requirement in Hebrew should consult the Center for International Programs and the Language Department. Cultures Credit: The following courses have been approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: Historical Geography of Jerusalem (HIST), Culture and Society in Contemporary Israel (ANSO), Foreign Policy of Israel (POLS), Israeli Literature: Myth, National Ethos, and the Individual, Issues in Contemporary Halacha (Jewish law) (RELG/HIST/PHIL). Please see the Study Abroad Handbook regarding instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. | |
| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 6 K-Units of credit for the Long-Term program. Students may not underload or overload. It is the student's responsibility to consult his/her academic adviser concerning course selection. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. 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 Hebrew 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. | |
| ICRP/Field Study | The ICRP is not a component of this program. | |
| Housing | Students live in University dormitories that include kitchen facilities. No meal plan is offered. | |
| Co-Curricular Opportunities | The Office of Student Activities assists students in pursuing their interests outside the classroom by sponsoring activities and projects such as volunteering, social events, theater productions, yearbook, religious programs, and a variety of sports. | |
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| URL of Host Institution | http://www.atar.mscc.huji.ac.il/~rsos/ | |
| Comprehensive Program Fee | ||
| Program Fee | $22,646 | |
| 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. | |
| Not included | books, personal spending money, medical expenses, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel. |
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.