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Middle East Studies Program (MES) See the MES (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ middle-east) website for additional information. Based in Amman, Jordan, this program offers students a unique opportunity to become immersed in the complex and strategically important world of the modern Middle East. Under the guidance of a staff with over 30 years of experience living in the region, students live together in a close-knit community and explore the diverse religious, social, cultural and political traditions of Middle Eastern peoples through interdisciplinary seminars. Students also earn up to 6 credits of advanced Arabic language and serve at local organizations with the opportunity to earn intercultural internship/practicum credit throughout the semester. During the program’s substantial travel components (recently including Israel/Palestine, Islamic Spain, Morocco, and Turkey), students participate in homestays and discover the diversity and dynamism of Middle Eastern cultures by experiencing their foods, customs, schools, neighborhoods, and places of worship. At a time of change in the Middle East, MESP empowers and equips students to relate to Muslim, Eastern Christian, and Jewish peoples in a guided and Christ-centered approach. MESP students earn 15–18 semester hours of credit. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Middle East Studies Program Recommended Courses Introduction to Arabic Language 4 Islamic Thought and Practice 4 Conflict and Change in the Middle East 4 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East 4 Oxford Summer Programme (OSP) See the OSP (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ oxford/osp) website for additional information. The Oxford Summer Programme pairs students with Oxford University professors to do intensive scholarship in the oldest university in the English-speaking world. During the four-week programme, students hone their research and writing skills and delve into their chosen disciplines, occasionally traveling the United Kingdom to explore relationship between Christianity and the development of the British Isles. Seminars and tutorials (one-on-one mentorships sessions with expert Oxford scholars) feature specialized topics under expert Oxford academics in the areas of English language and literature, history, including the history of art and history of science, philosophy, theology and the study of religion. The programme is structured for rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, graduate and seminary students, non-traditional students, teachers, and those enrolled in continuing education programs. OSP students earn 6 semester hours of credit. Biola students attend the Oxford Summer Programme independent of Biola and transfer the credit upon completion of the summer programme. All fees are paid directly to the CCCU. Students are required to complete substitution request forms prior to departure. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Scholars' Semester in Oxford (SSO) See the SSO (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ oxford/sso) website for additional information.
Concert Production Latin American Studies Program (LAS) See the LAS (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ costa-rica) website for additional information. Based in San José, Costa Rica, the Latin American Studies Program introduces students to a wide range of experiences through the study of the language, literature, culture, politics, history, economics, ecology and religion of the region. Through living with local families, students become a part of the day-to-day lives of Latin Americans. Students also take part in a practicum/internship and travel to nearby Central American nations. Students participate in one of four concentrations: Latin American studies (offered both Fall and Spring terms); advanced language and literature (designed for Spanish majors and offered both Fall and Spring terms); international business (offered only in Fall terms); and environmental science (offered only during Spring terms). Depending on their concentration, students travel to nearby Central American nations including Nicaragua, Guatemala, Cuba and Panama. LASP students earn 16–18 credits. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Latin American Studies Program Recommended Courses Spanish Language 6 Latin American History and Contemporary Issues 3 Regional Study Travel 1-3 Concentration Courses 6 Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAF) See the LAF (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/los- angeles) website for additional information. Founded in 1991, the Los Angeles Film Studies Center trains students to serve in various aspects of the film industry with professional skill and Christian integrity. Each semester, students live, learn and work in L.A. The curriculum consists of three required seminars: "Hollywood Production Workshop" (a film production course), and "Faith and Artistic Development in Film," focusing on the role of film in culture and the relationship of faith to work in this very influential industry. In addition, students choose one elective course from a variety of offerings in film studies. Internships in various segments of the film industry provide students with hands-on experience. The combination of the internship and seminars allows students to explore the film industry within a Christian context and from a liberal arts perspective. LAFSC students earn 16 credits. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Los Angeles Film Studies Center Recommended Courses Hollywood Production Workshop 4 Faith and Artistic Development in Film 3 Internship: Inside Hollywood 6 Electives Select one of the following: 3 Narrative Storytelling Professional Acting for the Camera Independent Study
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