{"598587":{"#nid":"598587","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Full Scholarship to Study Arabic","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESALAM 2018: Summer Arabic Language and Media Program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is delighted to announce its 2018 Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ea fully-funded intensive Arabic language scholarship program\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the Sultanate of Oman.\u0026nbsp;SQCC supports Arabic language study for U.S. students through its annual SALAM program. This intensive Arabic language program will allow students to gain a deeper knowledge of Arabic, while becoming familiar with Omani history and culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEligibility\u003C\/strong\u003E: All applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in a degree seeking program (BA, MA or PhD) in spring 2018, and have completed four semesters (or the equivalent) of university-level Arabic coursework.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgram dates\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;24 June - 9 August 2018\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation\u003C\/strong\u003E: Manah, Oman\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\/strong\u003E: SQCC will cover international travel to and from Washington, D.C. and Muscat, Oman, program language classes, room, board, SALAM-sponsored travel for weekend excursions, and all entrance fees for program activities. Students will be required to purchase international health and medical evacuation insurance, and arrange travel to and from Washington, D.C. and their home city.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClasses\u003C\/strong\u003E: Held\u0026nbsp;8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;Sunday\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;Thursday.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutside of class\u003C\/strong\u003E: Students will have access to Omani peer language partners, organized weekend trips around Oman, extracurricular activities, and weekly lectures.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHousing\u003C\/strong\u003E: Shared student housing, provided by the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe program also provides\u003C\/strong\u003E: Three meals a day, transportation to and from student housing and the university, internet access, and laundry and gym facilities onsite.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo submit an application, or for more information,\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Eplease visit the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0017GKra-EH-zPue3aORFcBfjG2_XX27RdlHXlOSHaxQtPbxdZSv1-mV-PZ77F7Jnc7ONU42XnFgRO3kxjfrEEX6IQ5FE3MFbwgij8YzPwekOC356GFo3WL-ESfJXWmCb_i9b2E7epKBiCEOCPi26-NRQ==\u0026amp;c=LDxLnFXdWIf7qY2zqvcqbPxz6sxfIuLktFDf0EVOwrox15XTTQdLjw==\u0026amp;ch=SA8FbLBekGK5vp6onDLR6nMLbO8VHKVJo9kFYRJutAPuwimK4HgM7g==\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESALAM page\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on the SQCC website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplications due\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E31 December 2017\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESQCC\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eis dedicated to educating the peoples of the U.S. and Oman about the breadth and richness of our two cultures.\u0026nbsp;SQCC promotes mutual respect and understanding between our nations and strives to educate a new generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable citizens in each society.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is delighted to announce its 2018 Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program, a fully-funded intensive Arabic language scholarship program in the Sultanate of Oman."}],"uid":"33693","created_gmt":"2017-11-09 14:39:13","changed_gmt":"2017-11-09 14:39:13","author":"Kayleigh Haskin","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-11-09T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2017-11-09T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"598586":{"id":"598586","type":"image","title":"Sultan Qaboos","body":null,"created":"1510238339","gmt_created":"2017-11-09 14:38:59","changed":"1510238339","gmt_changed":"2017-11-09 14:38:59","alt":"","file":{"fid":"228197","name":"Capture.PNG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Capture_12.PNG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Capture_12.PNG","mime":"image\/png","size":9208,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Capture_12.PNG?itok=_uzVVEio"}}},"media_ids":["598586"],"groups":[{"id":"473211","name":"_OLD: School of History and Sociology Student Blog"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166849","name":"HSOC Blog"},{"id":"9948","name":"Arabic"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}