Thursday, September 30, 2010

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Arabeya Association's programs 2010-2011

Welcome to the Arabeya Association's Study Abroad program! We offer students the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the Arabic language while immersing themselves in the culture and history of both modern and ancient Egypt.

In addition to Arabic language courses, our school offers university groups the opportunity to take credited cross-disciplinary study at our facilities. In other words, students can supplement their Arabic studies here with courses or lectures within their own department, through members of their own faculty or from esteemed Middle Eastern scholars from Egyptian universities. This past summer, Harvard, Howard, Northeastern, and the Air Force ROTC program participated in our combined-study program, and we at the Arabeya Association are looking forward to working with them again in the future.For further information, please contact us at: info@arabeya.org

International Job Opportunities 24th September 2010

Below is our latest Job Mailer.   If you are interested in any of the posts, please contact your recruiter. If you do not know who your recruiter is, please contact the office nearest to you by clicking HERE or email your enquiry to teacher@teachanywhere.com

Remember that we will need a CV,  and new online application or profile form to determine your match to the requirements of the post.

28-30 January 2011 - Middle East/North Africa schools group - Info session and interviews (London) for jobs in September 2011. Interview with Head Teachers face to face in London and hear about the considerations for working abroad. This high quality schools group hires teachers who will have 2+ years of consistent recent teaching experience at the end of next year.  The schools are mainly Broadly international and employment package is family friendly *only* if you are a teaching couple with both employed by the school - then you get free tuition for two dependent children. (quite a good deal)  Mainly UK curriculum with schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Cairo and more.  You must pre-register for this even so please contact your consultant if you are interested.

January Start

Head of IB Maths in Qatar.  This is a great opportunity for a teacher to move into a promoted post and work under one of the best IB Head Teachers around. Salary is between 10,000QR- 15,000 QR/month ($2500 - $3750) plus flights, housing across the street with pool/gym facilities, and is family friendly. Candidates will ideally have IB Maths experience.

October Start

Hot jobs for teachers with 0-2 years of experience

A local private school located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi Island is seeking two female early years teachers. With local children and some Arabic staff teachers you will need to adapt to a very local environment with hardly any western teachers. These jobs are best suited to those more willing to jump into something completely different supported by quite a bit of independence and tolerance. You will need to be a teacher who can differentiate delivery on an English language basis and demonstrate a cultural understanding. A good package with accommodation close to the school is offered. This school welcomes South African teachers but is not family friendly. Salary from 7000 AED/month (US$1750)/month with free housing, flights yearly.

Teachers are still need for Early Years/Kindergarten, Elementary grades, middle school English, high school English and Head of English in a local fee paying US curriculum school in Dubai. This is a great opportunity for a less experienced teacher to gain a good grounding in international education teaching children whose first language is not english to develop skills that will serve you well in the future.  This school is in Dubai, but in one of the outer suburbs. Salary of 8000 AED/month (US$4000) with shared housing, flights yearly and 2 year contract.

Kuwait. An established  school offers an invaluable experience of teaching in a culturally and linguistic diverse environment developing differentiation skills that will be in great demand in the future. Such a school in Kuwait needs a good Secondary English with drama. Salary is from 750KD (US$2600) and a 1 year contract with flights and housing. Listen to an interview with a teacher recently returned form Kuwait here: http://www.teachanywhere.com/podcasts/quizzical-about-kuwait.mp3

Kuwait. If you are looking for a chance to work in a local international school with a multicultural setting in the Middle East then this school could be the one for you. The challenges of teaching children who speak english as a second language can provide an invaluable experience to help promote your career in the international arena. Salaries are good and accommodation is mostly shared but can be single for a small suppliment.  Well worth considering if you are a less experienced teacher. The school needs early years and primary teachers and a secondary english teacher. Salary is from 750KD (US$2600) and a 1 year contract with flights. It's a great way to get your foot on the international school ladder. Listen to an interview with a teacher recently returned form Kuwait here: http://www.teachanywhere.com/podcasts/quizzical-about-kuwait.mp3

Hot jobs for teachers with 2 or more years of consistent experience

Qatar - This family friendly school needs a Chemistry teacher for  immediate start. We just got feedback from a teacher we placed at this school who says, "We have had a week of really good orientation, involving meeting the admin staff and other new staff, learning about the curriculum and some arranged trips to the local shopping mall, souq and beach with transport. There has been lots of opportunity to talk to both exsisting management staff and meet new people, I am happy to say that I have made some friends already which made me feel a lot more settled. So far I like living on the compound with the other staff, as everyone is new and in the same boat. The workshops at school have been informative and interactive too. On the whole I am feeling very settled and happy so far and am looking forward to getting stuck in when the term begins!" This school is family friendly (free tuition for children) and even pet friendly, with apartments next to the school. Salaries are 9-12,000 QR/month (US$2250-2750) with free housing, utilities, flights and more.  Teachers with 1 solid year of experience may be considered for the Chemistry post.

A Swiss-British school in Abu Dhabi requires an experienced  Year 5 teacher. Very well resourced with a British curriculum, this school seeks someone with at least 3 years of solid, consistent, recent UK primary teaching experience.  Salaries are top notch - from 10,000 - 14,000 AED/month (US$2500 - 3500) plus lovely furnished housing, flights yearly and 2 or 3 year contract.  If you are a professional, committed teacher and would like to work alongside other committed, professional teachers at the top of their game, look no further.

Egypt beckons for the adventurous to combine historical exploration and Red Sea diving with a unique professional development opportunity in an up and coming English school just outside of Cairo. They are seeking a Foundation (Kindergarten) teacher. Listen to our podcast www.teachanywhere.com/podcasts. This school uses UK curriculum but will consider Australian, Irish, NZ, and North American trained teachers as well with 2+ years of consistent experience.

An exciting professional venture waits for you in the new Middle East in the heart of Dubai. An international school offering a handsome employment package is looking for Early Years/Kindergarten, Early Years Music, and selected school leaders (see management section below).  IB training is provided for secondary level which makes this school invaluable to the internationally minded teacher. Accommodation is single and centrally located near to shopping malls and beaches. Salary 9-14,000 AED/month ($2250 - 3500/mo), 3 year contract, flights yearly. This is a great opportunity! 

Top Management Jobs - October

An exciting professional venture waits for you in the new Middle East in the heart of Dubai. This is a broadly international school, which is very well established. It uses the UK and IB curricula and we have worked with them for years. Head of Department Primary PE (including extra curricular activities) and Primary school Principal.  And for Secondary management there is Dean of Studies for Grade 10 and 11, Secondary Deputy Principal for Curriculum . The accommodation is top notch and is close to shopping malls and beaches. Flights and housing are included but note that except for the top leadership posts (Head of Primary), this school is not family friendly. 3 year contract with flights yearly.
A Head of English is needed for this local international school in Dubai. Tax free salary, flights and housing, this will suit someone looking for a promoted post. Salary is negotiable but around 9000 AED/month.
Advisory teachers in Abu Dhabi:  
  • Male Primary Advisory teacher  Western Zone, Abu Dhabi. Salary of appx 250K AED + flights,  housing, bonus, medical and more. Top employment package but NOT family friendly. This is suitable for single teachers only, unless your spouse speaks arabic.  
  • Female Kindergarten Advisory Teacher Salary of appx 170- 220,000 AED + flights, tuition support for dependents, housing, bonus, medical and more. Al Ain and Abu Dhabi posts available.
  • Male Secondary Special Needs Advisory teacher needed to support several schools (so you must drive) in Abu Dhabi. Salary 225,000 AED+ housing, bonus, medical and family benefits including school fee allowances. You must have 3 + years of experience working with Special Needs children, especially behaviour management, as you will be advising state boys schools on best practice.
  • Male and Female ICT Advisory Teachers needed in Abu Dhabi. 200,000 AED+ flights, tuition support, housing and bonus. Family friendly!

The American Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARRII)

TAARII announces fellowship opportunities for US Scholars to conduct research on Iraq.

TAARII is a consortium of American universities, museums, and other scholarly institutions dedicated to the furtherance of research in and on Iraq and to fostering mutual understanding and respect between American and Iraqi peoples. With support of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), TAARII intends to establish a research center and hostel in Baghdad. However, under current cirucumstances, it operates mainly outside Iraq. For now, the programs in Iraq itself are limited to a fellowship competition for Iraqi scholars. A major part of our operations will always be a fellowship program for American scholars to conduct research focused on subjects in any legitimate academic field from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Iraq, giving priority to collaborative projects undertaken jointly by US and Iraqi scholars.

At this time, the Institute invites proposals from US scholars for feasible research on Iraq-related topics outside the country. Such topics could include remote sensing studies of ancient Iraqi landscapes, environmental studies, research in Ottoman records related to Iraq and social projects that involve interview with Iraqis living abroad.

Proposals are invited from individual American post-doctoral and advanced pre-doctoral researchers for awards of up to $10,000 to conduct research related to Iraq in any field of the humanities or social sciences. Proposals from researchers working on Iraq-related topics in the biological and physical sciences may also be considered.

Applications must be received electronically by December, 15 2010. For further requirements, please visit TAARII website, http://www.taarii.orrg/, or email apply@taarii.org.

Awards will be announced in February, for projects that should not begin before March 15, 2011. Special requests for projects to begin sooner may also be considered.

Short Term Study Abroad Tours -- College Study Tours

See the world and enhance your curriculum in just one to four weeks. EF College Study Tours offer short-term faculty-led educational tours designed specifically for college students and faculty.

Egyptian Kingdom

10 or 13 days starting at $2,095. Cruise along the Nile for a glimpse into Egypt's ancient realm. Discover one of the world's most legendary civilizations.

For further information, check out: http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/

Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, Brandeis University

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD focused on modern Israel in history, politics, sociology, Middle East studies, Israeli art, literature or culture?

Want to become part of a lively academic community of scholars, students, artists and public intellecturals through scholarship conferences and public events?

Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University sponsors full and partial fellowships for doctoral candidates focusing on Israel Studies. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to candidates accepted into the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

How to Apply
1. Complete the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application at www.brandeis.edu/gsas/apply
2. Fill out the brief Schusterman Graduate Fellowship applciation at www.brandeis.edu/israelcenter.support/gradStudent.html

Al-Asas for Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers

Al-Asas for Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers is a valuable language tool for students of various nationalities. It uses modern and sophisticated educational techniques to provide students with a core understanding of the Arabic language and its proper usage. The series consists of three volumes (with a fourth on the way) that guide students from one level to the next in a gradual and logical fashion. The series is unique in that it approaches grammatical issues froma functional angle.
For further information, check out: http://www.noorart.com/

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Adelaide Bryan: Adventures at American University of Cairo

Adelaide Bryan is a NELC student currently studying abroad in Cairo, Egypt. To document her unique adventures in the sand land, Addy has begun a regular blog posting that you can view at http://addytravel.wordpress.com/egypt/.

"Officially Adelaide, introduced as Addy, and this is my travel blog…
I am just days away from starting out on what will be incredible eight months in Egypt.  Over the summer I will be participating in a volunteer program though Marhaba (gomarhaba.org and I’m in Program 2).  Volunteers will,
"(T)each conversational English classes at Resala, a large development organization led by Egyptian youth. Resala offers a range of programs, including Arabic literacy classes, food and clothing distribution, courses for the blind, and orphanages for street children. Marhaba volunteers will teach young Egyptian adults who volunteer at the centers. Volunteers will work in pairs at different branches of the organization throughout Cairo.”
During the fall semester, I will attend the American University in Cairo (AUC) through Indiana University’s Egypt Study Abroad program.  My major at IU is Anthropology and Near Eastern Languages & Cultures (Arabic) with a possible Political Science minor, but that minor is still very much in the works. My goal in Egypt is to speak Arabic as much as possible, and to find out what it's like to be an international student.

On a very different note, but still very relevant, I am notoriously a bad speller.When in doubt, I sound it out, and have found this rarely works. Though I am going to try my best to keep spelling errors to a minimum, it is unlikely that I will be faultless. So, I can say they’re incorrect, they will at least always be creative if not at least phonetic."

For more stories, pictures and camels, please check out Addy's blog!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

IU Arabic English Language Exchange

Dear All:

The Arabic-English Language Exchange got off to a great start last week with quite a formidable showing from our Arabic-speaking colleagues at the Intensive English Program. We are very excited about the upcoming discussion groups for this fall which will meet every Thursday at 7:00pm, beginning next week at the Starbucks in the IMU.

Due to the interest of a large number of native Arabic speakers, we need more English-speaking students of any level of Arabic. We would like to form small groups of 4 with an even number of Arabic and English speakers.

If you are interested in participating in the Language Exchange, please send the following information to Justin Kitchens at jukkitch@indiana.edu::

1) Name & preferred email address
2) Approximate level in Arabic
3) Interests (to be used for formulating discussion topics)

After supplying your information, you will be placed into an appropriate small group and receive a reminder email concerning this week's meeting, and all following meetings.

Please contact Justin with any additional questions you might have.

Best regards,

Arabic-English Language Exchange (AELEx)

Monday, September 20, 2010

An IU Student Goes to Oman - Part II

There are plenty of difficult aspects to being an American in the Middle East, but I have never felt uncomfortable. Oman is a very peaceful country, there is no violent crime to be heard of and people generally seem to get along. The biggest change is coping with the cultural difference. As a foreigner, you lack perspective about what behavior is appropriate and when. One example of this would be showing proper deference to elders. While American style camaraderie might be acceptable to a younger generation of Omanis, it comes off as condescending to older Omanis. Given that Omanis are invariably polite, even a slightly adverse reaction from someone can feel like a rebuke. Talking with Omani women is another activity that requires tact. It is acceptable in settings that are considered ‘professional’ (e.g. in the classroom between students and teachers), but in other situations, less so. For example, Omani women generally do not interact with (non-related) men on the street.

Oman is a country that has seen rapid transformation, most of which has taken place in recent memory. Many facets of life are still being negotiated and this has presented considerable challenge at times. Many older Omanis can remember the days before cars, roads, telephones, air-conditioning and televisions. In almost all the smaller towns and villages, you can see mud-brick houses where Omanis used to live. Almost all of these have been abandoned in favor of larger, more modern residences. Yet despite the empty and time-worn appearance of these old houses, many of them were occupied as recently as 20 or 25 years ago.

Overall, Omanis are enthusiastic about modern life. They have seen dramatic improvements in the quality of their healthcare system, schools and economy in a relatively short amount of time. The harsh environment has become more livable and comfortable thanks to modern appliances and technology. Supporting over three million residents probably would not be possible without water desalinization and a system of dams and reservoirs that capture the run-off of what little rain Oman gets.

Omanis have much greater exposure to the outside world than previously, thanks to satellite television and internet. The kids in family I live with follow WWE wrestling, as do a large number of young Omanis I have met. Facebook is also gaining popularity with young Omanis, especially young men. Social networking allows them to meet people outside the normal circle of extended family and find people with similar interests. Because social networking is something new, appropriate behavior is open to interpretation and experimentation. For example, facebook accounts for women will often be completely devoid of personal information and photographs. Some women will still not open accounts because facebook allows people to send messages and photographs between each other privately.

While we increasingly worry about the cost of modernization in America, issues like environmental damage, immigration, economic sustainability have yet to fully register their impact in Oman. While the effects of development are visible in all these areas, the issues are so new that their consequences are not clear. One example of this is the large population of Indian and Pakistani migrants now working in Oman. They may constitute up to a fifth of the population and they represent the bulk of the labor that goes into building roads and infrastructure. Many migrants have come here to open businesses or to work in IT or other fields and have a vested interest in remaining in Oman. The government recognizes legal migrant workers as ‘residents,’ but it has yet to be seen whether they will receive rights comparable to those of citizens. Part of the equation rests on what the migrant workers demand for themselves. In Oman, they often have better access to employment and services than they do in their home countries. In theory, they receive equal rights in court. Yet the plight of illegal migrants is a more troubling issue. These migrants are generally the least skilled and educated and are more vulnerable to abuse. For example, Omani police officers may threaten undocumented workers with deportation unless they pay a bribe.

Right now I am living with a family of Omani-Zanzibari background. Until the early 1960’s, many Omanis lived in Zanzibar, and to some extent, colonized parts of Eastern Kenya and Tanzania. Overthrow of the Omani-dominated government in Zanzibar resulted in a sizable diaspora, with Omanis either resettling in Tanzania or returning to Oman. With them came a unique cultural heritage combining Omani and East African elements. At home, my family speaks Swahili, a blend of Arabic and East African languages. They are also fluent in Arabic and English. They have much in common with their compatriots; however Omani society remains fairly conservative and the family is more relaxed. Most Omani families would not probably take in an American student for an extended period. Guests are never expected to pay for themselves and gender-separation is also a serious impediment.

At home, there is a pretty clear division between what areas are public and private. As a guest, I’m expected to stay in the areas between my room, the living rooms, the kitchen and dining room. Fortunately, my room and the others are on the first floor, while the family lives on the second, so I can move freely between rooms without problems.

Cultural exchange is by no means a one-way street and as I better understand the values here, I have come to question assumptions I had. The biggest revelation has been that people in Oman are not cut off from the rest of the world nor is the society closed off to different influences. The country is not as Arab nor as Muslim as I had imagined, and it has peacefully incorporated large foreign communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and India. Omanis do not try to force their way of life on other people, rather they revel in diversity and bringing the best out of different cultures.

Over the next few weeks, I plan on writing more about my experience here and if you have any questions, please write to gregauclair@att.net.

Australian National University and Indiana University – the Pan Asia Institute (PAI)

Comprising one third of the earth’s land mass and twothirds of the world’s population, Asia is a vast, incredibly rich, and infinitely diverse region. Whether your interest is in the arts, culture, history, religion,
political science, languages, law, business, or anything in between, Asia provides an amazing array of
opportunities to explore a variety of academic disciplines.

Combining the strengths of two world-renowned, research universities – the Australian National University and Indiana University – the Pan Asia Institute (PAI) provides study abroad opportunities for IU undergraduate students.

Dear Colleagues:


If any of your undergraduates are planning on studying abroad and have an interest in Asian affairs broadly defined, we would encourage them to consider the Canberra Semester Program with The Australian National University. Deadlines are fast approaching with applications due September 27 for the Spring term (semester dates in Australia are February 21 through June 3, 2011).

Attached please find a flyer which provides further information about this unique study abroad opportunity at one of the world's leading universities in the field of Asian Studies. We would appreciate your assistance in forwarding the attached to likely students and would be more than pleased to answer any questions they (or you) might have.

Many thanks!
Melissa Biddinger
Associate Director

*******

ANU-IU Pan Asia Institute
201 N. Indiana Ave., Rm. 210
Bloomington, IN 47408
812.855.0269
panasia@indiana.edu

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Fellowship Program for Research on Yemen for US Citizens

General Fellowship Program


Proposals are invited from graduate and post-graduate scholars for feasibility studies or research projects. Collaborative or group projects are eligible for funding. It is permissible to combine Arabic language study with a research or feasibility project.

There is no restriction as to field or discipline. Project funds may at present be used either for research in Yemen or for research on Yemen elsewhere. Projects are not normally funded above $10,000. Applicants may need to secure additional funding for other expenses or for extended research periods, but in the case of multiple awards AIYS reserves the right to modify or cancel its fellowship offer. A full statement of conditions governing fellowships may be obtained from the AIYS office. Researchers whose projects will take them to more than one country are advised to consider applying to CAORC's Multi-Country Fellowship Program as well as to AIYS.

Please note that there currently is a ban on using State Department-funded fellowships for travel to Yemen. For the current competition, AIYS is therefore accepting only applications for research on Yemen in venues other than Yemen.

Scholars planning to conduct research in Yemen funded by other sources are reminded that AIYS continues to provide its normal research support services in Yemen.

For further information, please contact the AIYS office or consult the research permit page on the website: http://www.aiys.org/.

Two Nations & Three Religions in Israel and Palestine

Galillee Institute, Israel - Winter Program: Two Nations & Three Religions in Israel and Palestine: December 29th, 2010 - January 10th, 2011

The main goal of the program is to enable participants to form their unique personal impressions of the region, by providing a framework that allows for immediate and unfiltered exposure to the daily realities as experienced by the peoples in the region. Through lectures and study tours, participants will gain a better understanding of the range of responses offered by the religiously and ethnically varied populations to the complex issues routinely encountered in this region.

The program aims to:
1. Present an overview of the history of the Land of Israel-Palestine.
2. Acquaint the students with the different ethnic and religious groups in the region, their way of life, beliefs, views and inter-relations.
3. Present different perspectives and views regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
4. Deepen participants' understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and current issues.
The winter programme is intended for faculty and graduate students preferably who are in the process of studying courses associated with the Middle East.

A limited number of tuition scholarships will be available to qualified candidates.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

An IU student goes to Oman - Part I

My name is Greg Auclair and I am a NELC graduate student who has spent the past three months in Oman. I came to Oman for a study abroad program through the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center and right now I am staying on an additional month before I begin research and language study in Syria. There is a lot to say about Oman, a lot more than can be covered in a few blog posts, but I hope that writing will at least offer some perspective on what life here is like and what it’s like to be a student abroad. Oman is a blank page for most people and this is a big problem. Before I came here, I knew little, but Oman has a rich history and its influence extends well outside its borders.

I spent two months in a small town called Nizwa, in the country’s interior region and for the last month I have been in Muscat, which is the country’s capital and biggest city. In Muscat I have been teaching English and working on a volunteer project with a local organization, Nissa Sidab. I will talk about Nizwa and Muscat in greater depth in later posts, but for the time being I’d like to address life in Oman in general.

First of all, I would like to say that living in Oman has been a wonderful experience. The friendly and trustful nature of the people here is amazing. People who were complete strangers have invited me into their homes to sit and have coffee. One example that sticks out in particular was when a taxi driver stopped and bought me and my tired-looking friends tea and juice mid-route.

Oman has a kind of harsh natural beauty which takes some getting used to. Mountain ranges can be found in the north and south, while the middle of the country is largely flat desert. Most of the country is dry, with the exception of the mountain range around Salalah, which receives considerable moisture in the summer due to the khareef.
Oman is a geologist’s paradise. Different layers,
representing millions of years of deposition,
erosion and compression are clearly visible.

Lush pockets of green contrast starkly with the desert landscape.
Almost every village has an adjacent date plantation.
Irrigation is provided by a system of canals known as ‘aflages’ in local parlance.
Fog in the hills of Salalah.
The khareef, similar to the monsoon season,
reaches a small portion of Oman for three months
out of the year. The weather in Salalah during
this season is unusually cool for Oman.


Thursday, September 2, 2010

Boren Scholarship Opportunity 2010

On September 9th, 2010 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Great Room in the Honors College a representative from the Institute of International Education will be speaking with interested students about the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships for the 2011-12 academic year.


Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

The Boren Scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.

The Boren Fellowship allows graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. Boren Fellows can be awarded up to $30,000.
Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, fields of study and application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.

For more information please contact Steven Rose, IU Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Representative (rosestm@indiana.edu), or Paul Fogleman, IU Boren Graduate Fellowship Representative (pfoglema@indiana.edu), or contact Boren Awards at 1 800 618 NSEP or boren@iie.org.