Israel and the Environment: Development Challenges in the Southern Arava Desert
Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Agricultural Sciences • Anthropology • Archaeology • Development Studies • Ecology • Environmental Studies • Geology • History - General		Quick Look • Location: Kibbutz Ketura - Israel • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is offering a new, exciting, interdisciplinary course in sustainable development, natural history, and the desert environent. The course is designed for English speaking, college students and graduates. This course focuses on the unique aspects of the desert environment and its natural resources, while introducing students to environmental challenges that are connected to human settlement in the desert. These topics will be addressed from a trans-boundary perspective (Israel, Jordan). Studies take place both in the classroom and in the field, and include trips to the Dead Sea and Jerusalem, Eilat, and Aqaba (Jordan). The Arava Institute is set on the grounds of Kibbutz Ketura, an oasis village in the scenic Arava Valley - a desert in the Syrio-African rift. The Institute is located 50 km north of the Red Sea resort cities of Eilat, Israel and Aqaba, Jordan. This is a uniquely tranquil area of Israel. Students live in the Arava Institute dormitories, and eat in Kibbutz Ketura’s dining room. In addition, Kibbutz facilities such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, soccer field, and library are available to students. Students are welcome to attend the Kibbutz egalitarian synagogue services. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Four academic credits hours will be awarded by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev-Eilat Campus upon successful completion of the program Eligibility At least one year of study at an accredited university Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory The dormitories at the Arava Institute are suites. Each unit contains a kitchenette and living area in addition to the bedrooms. Program Costs US$1,800 for tuition, field trips and health insurance in Israel US $800 for full room and board Costs Include:  See Above Dates The course runs from June 11-June 30, 2006 Deadlines Application deadline is April 28, 2006 Contact Arava Institute for Environmental Studies Kibbutz Ketura D. N. Hevel Eilot 88840 ISRAEL Tel: 972-8-635-6618 Fax: 972-8-635-6634 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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