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SIT Oman: Political Culture & Economic Development in the Gulf

» General Information

Location:

Muscat, Oman (Population: 1 million)

Description:

This program explores social and economic development, political reform, regional politics, and religious traditions in the Persian Gulf. The program is based in Oman's capital city of Muscat, a meeting point of Arab, Asian, and African traditions, languages, and cultures. Students choose to focus on political culture or economic development and energy and are taught by local academics, employees from the government and private sectors, and other Omani professionals. The program culminates in an independent study project on a topic of the student's choosing.

Terms:

Fall Semester, Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters)

Sponsor:

School for International Training (SIT)

Website:

SIT Oman: Political Culture & Economic Development in the Gulf

Language Requirements

No language prerequisite, but students are required to take an Arabic language class while on the program.

Academic Specialties

The program is best suited for independent and motivated students who are deeply interested in understanding the complexity of Middle East issues and gaining some familiarity with spoken Arabic.

Course Type

The program offers a fixed schedule of courses:

• Intensive Language Study: Arabic
• Economic Development, Energy, and Diversification in the Gulf Seminar or Political Culture and Development Seminar
• Field Study Seminar
• Independent Study Project

Housing

Home stays

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $15,039
• Room & Board:  $3,950
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,600
• Books & Supplies:  $100
• Personal Expenses:  $1,200
• HTH:  $134
• Total Estimated Costs:  $24,378

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

15-35 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
2. SIT program application.

Note: SIT programs tend to fill up before their deadlines. Make sure to submit your SIT application well before the program deadlines.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.