American Studies Center
at the University of Bahrain
AMERICAN STUDIES FIELD TRIP
For a select group of American Studies students, an opportunity to visit the
Center for American Studies and Research
American University of Beirut*
WHEN: April 23-27, 2007
Among other things, the program will consist of opportunities to
- attend various American Studies courses including one taught by Rami Khouri (internationally syndicated Palestinian-American political columnist and author, editor-at-large of the Beirut-based Daily Star newspaper)
- attend a special lecture by Robert Fisk (Middle East reporter for the Independent; author of The Great War for Civilisation - The Conquest of the Middle East; outspoken critic of U.S. Middle East policy)
- participate in a presentation of the program and activities of the UOB American Studies Center
- interact with AUB students minoring in American Studies
- visit local historical sites and other places of interest
There will be places for five students, plus a faculty adviser, and selection will be competitive. Interested students will be required to submit a brief essay, along with their most recent transcript, and sit for an interview. All American Studies students are eligible to apply.
Essay Guidelines
Length: 1-2 pages
Heading: Name and ID#
Number of AMST courses taken (including current courses)
Number of semesters remaining till graduation
Content: The essay should address each of the following points:
- why you chose to minor in American Studies
- why you want to participate in this trip
- what contributions you think you can make
Submit to: Dr. John Hillis, S17-247A
Deadline: January 31, 2007
* alternate site: American University in Cairo
Contact the American Studies Center
(973) 17438746
