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Fulbright-Hays Grant: Islam, the West, and the Muslim World
* The application deadline for the Fulbright-Hays group study tour has now expired.
About the Program
Orientation and Follow Up
Eligibility
Selection Criteria
Program Fees and Expenses
Application Procedure
Program Time Frame
For More Information
2007 Short-term Egypt Study Tour for Educators: Islam, the West, and the Muslim World
The University of Pittsburgh’s Global Studies Program invites applications from 1) full-time faculty employed at member institutions of the Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies (CERIS) and 2) secondary education or intermediate unit curriculum specialists from intermediate units in Western Pennsylvania to participate in Islam, the West, and the Muslim World, a short term group study program that includes four week travel to Egypt. The purpose of this program is to expand Islamic studies related curriculum at the tertiary and secondary level in Western Pennsylvania and
Eastern Ohio
. The Fulbright Hays short-term seminar program is designed to help integrate international studies into an institution's or school system’s general curriculum.
Ten faculty from CERIS member institutions, and two curriculum specialists from intermediate units 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, or 8, will be selected for the program.
Acceptance into the program requires participants to
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attend a pre-departure workshop and complete assigned readings,
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participate in the four week study tour in
Egypt
(June 24–July 22, 2007),
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attend a post-travel curriculum development workshop, and
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participate in two professional development sessions for teachers at regional workshops.
The program is designed for participants to learn about the basic beliefs, practices, and historical development of Islam; explore the pivotal role Egypt has assumed in encounters between East and West, from ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian influences to the inception of Islam, through the Crusades and the colonial era, and into the post-colonial age; experience the cultures and varied interpretations of Islam present in Egypt as a microcosm of the Muslim world; and explore how these interpretations have influenced economic, political, educational, and social developments in Egypt, the Muslim world, and its continuing encounter with the West.
Participants will travel to
Egypt
on June 24 and return July 22, 2007, and spend from five to ten days in each of three cities. Beginning in
Luxor
, the focus will be on ancient
Egypt
and its relations with the civilizations of
Greece
and
Rome
, and to explore religious diversity outside the capital from Christian monasticism to Sufi mysticism. In
Alexandria
the fusion of East and West will be emphasized, from ancient times through the Crusades to the British occupation. In
Cairo
, participants will investigate the evolution of religious diversity and the spread of Islam into contemporary society. The experiential program will engage participants in seminars with faculty at
South
Valley
and
Cairo
Universities
, and meeting discussions with leaders of religious, cultural, political, and community organizations. Guided tours of historic sites and attendance at cultural performances are also planned. The program will facilitate opportunities for research through pre-travel readings and access to libraries and institutes while in
Egypt
.
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Orientation and Follow Up
Participants will begin preparation for their in-country experience by participating in the CERIS Member Readers’ Forum. Members will read books and articles providing the foundation for workshop dialogue and in-country study. On April 21 a day long workshop will provide content seminars on culture, history, religion, economics, and education, entitled Egypt: Intersection of East and West. (Click here for a PDF of the workshop brochure.) A shorter workshop on June 9 will include rudimentary language acquisition and basic information regarding logistics. After returning from
Egypt
, a one day curriculum workshop will be devoted to the development of curriculum and the process of integrating modules into on-going courses. Participants are required to participate in two secondary teacher workshops to be held in academic year 2007–08.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the
U.S.
and meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Faculty member at a CERIS member institution engaged in area studies, teacher education, or a modern foreign language.
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A full-time high school teacher in social studies, social sciences, humanities, or foreign language with experience in curriculum design and employed by a school district located in Western Pennsylvania intermediate units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8.
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Selection Criteria
Tertiary faculty applicants will be evaluated on the relevance of their current course load, their proposed integration of project experiences into existing or new courses, and their envisioned incorporation of electronic dialogue between
U.S.
and Egyptian students into those classes.
Secondary level curriculum specialists will be evaluated based on teaching experience, curriculum experience, and curricular innovation in interdisciplinary education.
Application packages will be weighed using the following scale:
Application, Part A: Applicant Information Form (available on Web site), plus
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Curriculum Vitae attachment – 10 points
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Previous International Experience attachment – 5 points
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Demonstrated Need attachment – 35 points
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Project and Implementation Plan attachment – 40 points
Application, Part B: References Forms (available on Web site)
Participants must commit to presenting developed curriculum in two Act 48 level workshops for social studies teachers in the western
Pennsylvania
region. The sessions will be coordinated by the social studies advisor of the Pennsylvania Department of Education in cooperation with the participants. In addition, participants will publish their new syllabi on the CERIS Web site and the Pennsylvania Department of Education educational hub.
Applicants will be selected by a committee of educational experts from several universities and the Pennsylvania Department of Education based on requirements stated in the program announcement and application. The program will follow the
University
of
Pittsburgh
’s policy of nondiscrimination: the
University
of
Pittsburgh
, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the
Vietnam
era.
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Program Fees and Expenses
Successful applicants will be required to contribute $1,200 towards program expenses and academic support for pre- and post-study tour curriculum development. Educators are encouraged to secure these funds from their home institutions. Secondary curriculum specialists will be required to contribute $600. The Global Studies Program will assist secondary educators to identify possible funding sources. This amount is due upon acceptance.
The Fulbright Hays Group Study Project grant will cover the following expenses:
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International round trip air fare to
Egypt
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Transportation costs in
Egypt
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Hotel costs and meals at a per diem level
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Entrance fees to historic and cultural sites
The grant does not cover these costs:
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Medical expenses for preventive inoculations or other personal medical costs
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Required traveler’s insurance
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Passport and visa fees
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Personal and incidental expenses in
Egypt
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Travel to and from airport, and pre- and post-travel workshops in the
U.S.
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Application Procedure
* The application deadline for the Fulbright-Hays group study tour has now expired.
Please submit the following application components for this group study tour:
PART A: Application (1 original and 2 copies)
PART B: Two completed Reference Forms (Note: One of the two references must be from a direct supervisor; each hand-signed reference form must be in a sealed envelope with the reference person’s signature hand-written across the sealed envelope flap.)
Candidates must read and complete the following documents in order to apply for this Islam, the West, and the Muslim World short-term travel study program:
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Announcement and Call for Applications (MSWord/PDF)
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Application, Part A: Applicant Information (MSWord/PDF)
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Application, Part B: References (MSWord/PDF)
Send completed application packets (Part A with required attachments and Part B with required attachments) to Elaine Linn, assistant director of Global Studies in the
University
Center
for International
(address below)
.
For questions not answered on our Web pages, please contact Elaine Linn at 412-648-2113 or EEL58@ucis.pitt.edu.
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Program Time Frame
December 15, 2006 |
Program announcement |
April 21, 2007 |
Curriculum workshop (Egypt: Intersection of East and West) |
April 25, 2007 |
Deadline for submission of application and references |
May 15, 2007 |
Notification of acceptances |
May–June, 2007 |
Reading
assignments |
June 9, 2007 |
Pre-departure workshop |
June 24, 2007 |
Departure for
Cairo
|
June 25–26, 2007 |
Arrival in
Cairo
and orientation |
June 27–July 2, 2007 |
Luxor
and Quena: Ancient History of
Egypt
, Christian/Muslim Relations/Rural Life |
July 3–8, 2007 |
Alexandra: West and East at the Crossroads |
July 9–15, 2007 |
Cairo
: Theology of
Egypt
|
July 16–21, 2007 |
Cairo
:
Egypt
and Society |
July 22, 2007 |
Departure for
U.S.A.
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For More Information
For questions not answered on this Web page, please contact Elaine Linn, assistant director of the Global Studies Program, at 412-648-2113 or EEL58@ucis.pitt.edu.
Read a related 9/3/2007 Pittsburgh Tribune Review article, "Local Educators Learn about Islam on Trip to Egypt" by Bill Zlatos.
Read a related 9/7/2007 Latrobe Bulletin article, "Saccone Studies in Egypt."
Return to Global Studies Fellowships and Grants.
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