Study Egyptian Music, Islamic Art and Architecture Abroad

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Cairo
100,000
3.0 (4.0 scale)
Fall semester (Sept-Dec)
Spring semester (Jan-June)
April 15 for fall; October 15 for spring
Chris Harrison

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What the Egyptian Music,Islamic Art and Architecture concentration has to offer
• Study at Helwan's campus in central Cairo, located in the upscale, Bohemian and historic Zamalek neighborhood
• Ideal for students from any major who are interested in fine arts, including applied art and music, ethnomusicology, architecture and design
• No prior study of Arabic language required

Housing
• Choose between living with a host family or in an IFSA-Butlerstudent apartment (the number of available host families is limited)
• Host families provide most meals, while students living in apartments prepare their own meals

Academics
• Curriculum includes language courses, one or two program courses and independent study
• Independent work is individually tailored to students' interests through faculty at Helwan's prestigious Colleges of Music and Art

Curriculum
• Arabic language (Colloquial Egyptian, required)
• Introduction to Egyptian Music (core course) Download syllabus (pdf)
• Introduction to Islamic Art and Architecture (core course)