The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in partnership with The Lauder School of Government of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel offer SU undergraduate students an intensive two-week foreign study program in Israel. This program provides an unusual opportunity to study with some of the world's top foreign affairs experts. IDC's Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is one of the leading academic institutes and think tanks for counter-terrorism in the world.
Students learn firsthand how Israelis view their conflict with the Arab world, and how they deal with terrorism and other security issues. As students consider important policy issues from a socio-political and historical context, they will experience every-day life in Israel. There will be lots of opportunities to engage in dialogues with Israeli faculty and students in the classroom and informal settings.
Designed for SU students exclusively, the academic program features a series of lectures on a wide range of topics. Students will earn three credits for this course of study. In addition to class meetings, a variety of cultural events and tours will be organized for the students to enhance their appreciation of Israeli culture. Israel is a land of many different political, cultural, and geographical landscapes.
SU undergraduate students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. A background in political science is not required. The key requirements are personal maturity and a willingness to learn and have an open mind. Enrollment will be limited to 12 students.
In order to apply to this program, please complete the online application: https://apply.embark.com/syracuse/SUAbroad/13/
Students arrange and pay for their own flights to Tel-Aviv and for their ground transportation from the airport to their hotel in Herzliya. Students should arrange to arrive in Tel-Aviv on Friday, May 17. Classes begin on Monday afternoon, May 20 and end in the late afternoon on Friday, May 31. Students should arrange to depart Israel on Sunday, June 2.
Transportation for course-related field trips are arranged by SU Abroad and included in the program fee.
Please note that while we encourage students to pursue flight arrangements, we would not encourage you to purchase your airline tickets before confirming that the program will be offered in 2013. Please request written notification from us that you can book your flight. You will have to present this notification if we cancel the program at a later date, and you want to be reimbursed for the cost of the ticket.
Students are housed in triple rooms in the Sharon Hotel in Herzliya. Internet is available. Herzliya is about a twenty-minute drive north of Tel-Aviv. Breakfast at the hotel is included in the program fee, as is lunch at the IDC on class days only. Daily transport from the hotel to the IDC will be arranged.
Israel and Middle East Policy (PSC 400, 3 credits, undergraduate)
This course features a series of lectures on a wide range of topics that include:
The classroom teaching is largely done by distinguished IDC faculty members with extensive international expertise and research interests.
Linda Birnbaum is the senior director of development at the Maxwell School and may be contacted by email (lsbirnba@syr.edu) regarding questions of course content or logistics. She or a Maxwell School faculty member leads the SU student delegation to Herzliya.
| Arrival in Tel-Aviv | May 17, 2013 |
| Housing begins | May 17, 2013 |
| Program ends | June 2, 2013 |
| Application deadline | February 20* |
| *Applications received after February 20 will be considered if there is still space in the program. | |
| UNDERGRADUATE (3 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,111 (estimated rate) |
| A stipend from Gerald Cramer will cover the entire tuition fee. | |
| Program Fee | $1,850 |
| Total | $1,850 |
Please note: All costs are estimated and subject to change.
Additional Financial Information: We estimate that students should budget accordingly for the following expenses:
Air travel: $1,400
Books & Supplies: $50
Personal: $250
Meals: $500
These figures are for expenses not covered in the tuition or program fee and are paid out-of-pocket.