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Purpose<\/h3>\n

Ramapo College of New Jersey launched a Strategic Plan for Comprehensive Internationalization<\/a> in Fall 2015. In addition to specific targets, each academic year will also have a specific region of focus. Through these regional foci, our goal is to increase global awareness and the multitude of opportunities and initiatives the College is involved. Below, you will find specific details about some of these initiatives, plus an extensive calendar of events.<\/p>\n

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Opportunities for Students<\/h3>\n

International Program Opportunities in the Middle East & North Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Featured Programs in the Middle East & North Africa:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

[New Programs Coming Soon]<\/span><\/p>\n

Study Abroad Scholarship for the Middle East & North Africa<\/a> <\/strong>
\n(other scholarships can be found here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/study-abroad\/scholarships\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Fall 2019 Course options<\/strong> with a focus on the Middle East & North Africa:<\/p>\n

AFST 202 – Introduction to African Studies – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

ARAB 101 – Foundations of Arabic I – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

ENST 209 – World Sustainability – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

INTL 214 – Islam, Politics & International Relations – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

LAWS 201 – Global Legal Order – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

LAWS 329 – Law and Globalization – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

SOCI 250 – International Migration and Human Rights – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

You may also view the 2019-2020 course catalog<\/p>\n

Spring 2020 Course options<\/strong> with a focus on the Middle East & North Africa:<\/p>\n

ARAB 102 – Foundations of Arabic II – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

HIST 289 – Islamic Art and Architecture – Description here<\/a><\/p>\n

[More Coming Soon]<\/span><\/p>\n

You may also view the 2019-2020 course catalog<\/p>\n

Related LANGUAGE HAPPY HOURS (<\/strong>all take place in ASB123, unless otherwise noted<\/em>)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

French: (Dates\/Times Coming Soon)<\/em><\/p>\n

Arabic: (Dates\/Times Coming Soon<\/em>)<\/p>\n

The following is a list of student clubs<\/strong> of potential interest:<\/p>\n

Culture Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Diversity Action Committee Student Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Enactus<\/a><\/p>\n

French Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Hillel<\/a><\/p>\n

History Club<\/a><\/p>\n

International Student Organization<\/a> (ISO)<\/p>\n

Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship<\/a><\/p>\n

Model U.N. Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Muslim Student Association<\/a><\/p>\n

Newman Catholic Group<\/a><\/p>\n

Nursing Student Organization<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Work Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Veterans Student Organization<\/a> (VSO)<\/p>\n

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Opportunities for Faculty<\/h3>\n

Site visits<\/strong><\/h4>\n
(organized visits in either groups or as an individual, to partner institutions with subsidized expenses. The following links below provide you with details on available group visits and how to apply.)\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n

[Coming Soon]<\/p>\n

*If Faculty are interested in visiting any of our overseas partners,<\/em>please contact the\u00a0Roukema
\nCenter for International Education and the Director can help coordinate this for you.<\/em><\/p>\n

Faculty Development Seminars<\/strong><\/h4>\n
faculty-only seminars on specific topics held overseas<\/em><\/h5>\n

Integrating Experiential Learning into Faculty-Led Programs Abroad<\/strong>
\nAmman, Jordan
\nJanuary 5-14, 2020
\nUsing Jordan as a case study, examine best practices in experiential learning for study abroad programs and build skills to ensure effective curriculum integration, design impactful programs, and navigate common challenges. Learn first-hand about SIT’s approach to field-based learning and consider how experiential pedagogy can enhance students’ experiences on faculty-led programs abroad. More details at SIT Faculty Seminars Abroad website<\/a> or by e-mailing facultyseminars@sit.edu.<\/a> Organized by SIT Study Abroad.<\/p>\n

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Book Club<\/h3>\n

The George T. Potter Library will be hosting a book club with a focus on the Middle East & North Africa.<\/p>\n

Fall Semester Book<\/strong>: <\/b>Girls of Riyadh<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Author: Rajaa Alsanea<\/b><\/p>\n

Description (paraphrased from back cover):<\/b> Girls of Riyadh<\/i> follows the lives of four upper-class young women in Riyadh: Gamrah, Michelle, Sadeem and Lamees as they negotiate their love lives; their professional successes; their rebellions and ultimately their place–somewhere in between contemporary Western society and their Islamic home.<\/p>\n

Discussion Dates, Locations and Section Selections:<\/b><\/p>\n