Study in Jordan with Los Angeles Southwest College.

Study in Jordanwith Los Angeles Southwest

College

Anthropology 121: Religion

JORDAN

This is a 3 unit course and is CSU and UC transferable. This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of religion and examines the way religion is lived and practiced in diverse cultures. Topics covered include mythology, symbolism, ritual, magic, and witchcraft; the course examines the role of religion in human experiences of sickness and death and explores contemporary issues of religious change, conflict, and violence.  

Attend class in the deserts, villages and cities of Jordan

Learning from the entire country

Joan Fox

Becky Neil

Modernity

Bartering in Local Markets

Desert Hospitality

Tradition

Mosaics

PetraRoman Ruins

Dates: July 1, 2012 to July 16, 2012

Cost: $3,300 Includes: Airfare

Airport pickupOrientationAccommodations with Jordanian

familiesExcursions and activitiesFarewell dinner

Financial Aid is available!

Flight leaves LAX:

Return flight leaves Amman:

Housing: Home stays with experienced families in the deserts and mountains of southern Jordan

Preparation: See the Course Preparation Manual for other advice about packing, staying healthy, traveling with technology, and spending money

--Obtain an application from Darren Grosch ([email protected]) or Jon Breman ([email protected]) --$200 deposit by February 17, 2012

--Obtain a passport

--Attend orientation and information sessions (dates to be announced)

--Payment 1 of $1500 by April 16, 2012

--Payment 2 of $500 by May 27, 2012

--Payment 3 of $600 by June 28, 2012

For more information, contact:Darren GroschInternational Student ServicesLos Angeles Southwest College1600 Imperial HighwayLos Angeles, CA 90047323-241-5277