Egypt in Transition:
Ancient Civilization to Modern Society
Since the beginning of recorded history there has been a fascination with the Middle East region of the world. This interest has increased since the events of September 11, 2001 as citizens from the West in general and the United States in particular desire to learn more about the region and Islamic culture. Sitting at the crossroads of the Gulf Area and Sub- Saharan Africa, Egypt enjoys a pivotal position in the history and politics of the region as well as the wider Islamic world. This course is for the novice interested in learning more about Egypt’s history, people, culture, and society. Through an International Learning Component (ILC) students will travel to Egypt exploring and learning as they complete a research project that will increase bonds among Egyptians and Americans.
Egypt Study Abroad - Tentative Dates: June 2 - 20, 2012
UHCLIDIAN Article about Egypt in Transition Program
Program Information
The Program Cost (approximately $3,500) Includes:
- Nine hours of Arabic instruction before leaving the United States.
- Round trip airfare from Houston, Texas to Cairo, Egypt
- Hotel 12 Nights Double Occupancy at the Flamenco Hotel
- Breakfast buffet every morning
- Guided tours and admissions to sites in and around Cairo
- Day trip to Alexandria, with guided tour
- Travel via air conditioned coach bus
- Lectures by Egyptian and American faculty and subject experts
- Several lunches and dinners
Payment Due Dates:
- February 1, 2011 — $1500
- March 1, 2011 — $2000. (No refund after March 1st, 2011)
Financial Aid is available, please contact: UHCL Financial Aid Office at (281) 283-2480
Students may bring checks made out the University of Houston Clear Lake to the HSH Business Office in suite 1615. The hours of operation are as follows: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday 8:00-noon. Please see Susanne Clark.
Sites:
- Bus Tour of Cairo
- U.S. Embassy
- Egyptian Museum
- American University of Cairo
- Memphis
- Sakkara
- Abu Simbel
- Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza
- Citadel
- Islamic Cairo
- Felucca on the Nile River
- Coptic Cairo
- Dahshour
- Abu Sir
- Khan AL Khalili
- Pompey’s Pillar (Alexandria)
- Catacombs (Alexandria)
- Mediterranean Sea
- Bibliotheca Alexandria
- Cairo University
- Guided tour in and around Aswan
- Overnight rail travel from Cairo to Luxor
- Guided tour in and around Luxor
- 4 day/3 night cruise on the Nile River
About the Flamenco Hotel (A Golden Tulip Hotel): View Hotel Website
Located in the trendy Zamalek section of Cairo, the overlooks the Nile River and offers:
Business Center, Complimentary Breakfast, Concierge, Elevator, Free Parking, Bar, Banquet and Restaurant Facility, Live Band Casino Disco Lounge, Night Club, Coffee Shop, Room Service, Handicap Facilities Wheel Chair Access.
Across the street is a 24-hour Internet Café, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Food Store, international telephones, several restaurants and convenient stores. Near by are shops, banks, cultural activities, a park, and several embassies.
Courses are not included in the trip cost.
Students must register for two classes Spring and Summer I on their own:
- CRCL 5239: Egypt in Transition
- SOCI 4239: Egypt in Transition
- SOCI 5239: Egypt in Transition
- CRIM 4931
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Why should you take this course?
- Educate yourself
- Expand your horizons
- Discover the Middle East
- See one of the most historic sites on earth
- Celebrate diversity
- Inspire a career
- Travel
- Impress an employer
- Defy conventional thought.
- Expose yourself to a new world
While in Egypt you can:
- Meet Egyptian college students.
- Meet American students studying abroad.
- Learn about foreign service opportunities from U.S. embassy personnel.
- Meet Egyptian families.
- Discuss issues with Egyptian professionals.
- Ride a camel.
- Cruise on the Nile.
- Shop in an ancient market.
- Visit a Mosque.
- Eat delicious foods.
- Interaction and engagement with Egyptian students and professionals.
- You have several "research days" to explore, discover and learn on your own.
Finanicial Aid
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Please contact the UHCL Financial Aid Office at (281) 283-2480
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