Learn Arabic and Discover Jordan - Summer Course

at the German Jordanian University

 

Unfortunately, we will not host a summer course 2022 at GJU. We will inform in time about 2023. Thank you for understanding. 

 

Join us this summer to learn Arabic and explore Jordanian culture!

  • Learn Arabic with our intensive beginner's Arabic class from 9:00 until 12:00 (noon) every day 
  • Meet various socio-political stakeholders (focus on German institutions) in the afternoons
  • See stunning nature and historical sites in Jordan on the weekends 
  • Participate in an intercultural training to experience the Jordanian and Arab culture, traditions and modern local life in Amman
  • meet students and staff from the German Jordanian University 
  • just have a good time this August! 

 

Please find the final schedule here. 

 

When? 

From August 1st until 21st, 2021. 

Where?  

Courses at GJU in Amman and trips all around Jordan.

How much?

Participation fee is 300 JOD (~ 350 €),

 

What is covered? 

  • The Arabic course (approx. 39 hours)
  • transport with GJU buses for all trips 
  • welcome meeting and kickoff event 
  • Farewell event 
  • meeting with socio-political stake holders  
  • cultural events like cooking class or intercultural training 
  • water during all the trips

 

What is not covered by the participation fee? 

  • flight 
  • accomodation (although we are happy to help and will try to make a deal for a common accomodation for all attendees) 
  • board (though welcome and farewell meeting are covered, as well as snacks will be provided quite often) 
  • health insurance 
  • visa cost (40 JOD, at arrival) 
  • we recommend to purchase the Jordan Pass (https://www.jordanpass.jo) to cover your visa costs and several entry fees (especially Petra) 

 

How to register?  

 

Deadline for registration?

  • the deadline for registration is May 15th, 2021 

 

More questions?

 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! 

Marvin Luedemann

Program Coordinator

Building B, Office 117

Marvin.Luedemann@gju.edu.jo

Tel.: +962 6 4294896

German landline: +49 391 505 47432

 

Simon Terhaag

Program Coordinator

Building B, Office 117

Simon.Terhaag@gju.edu.jo

Tel.: +962 6 4294890