RMU to travel to Israel
Kirsten Landis
Issue date: 1/27/10 Section: News
Robert Morris University students enrolled in the Israel: History/Politics/Society course, POLS 4040, will travel to Israel from June 15-27 as part of a unique and inspiring study abroad opportunity.
"We ran the class and trip last year. Seven students went, and they loved it. They said it was life changing, and it really was," said Dr. Phillip Harold, assistant professor of political science.
The three-credit course will consist of an array of educational and cultural experiences that will take place partially in the classroom and partially online. Also, students will have the unique opportunity to immerse in a foreign culture.
Although the course is scheduled for the semester, enrolled students will only meet for an hour per week during the second eight weeks.
"It's really just a second eight weeks class. We meet for an hour a week, and we are basically preparing for the trip in the class and preparing to understand the significance of what we're going to see," said Harold.
Similar to the previous year, the course will cover a vast period of Israeli history and present day political and social elements.
"The class covers a lot. It covers the history of ancient Israel, the history of modern Israel, the creation of Israel 62 years ago and some points of the political and social structure of the country," explained Harold.
Students traveling to Israel will gain significant insight to the country via acclaimed tour guide, Avi Ben-Hur. Possessing a deep sense of Israeli culture, Ben-Hur has visited the Robert Morris University campus in the past and will be showcasing Israel to the students.
"He [Avi Ben-Hur] is someone who teaches other tour guides in the country. He's been to campus a couple times before, and he's excellent. It's very exciting that we have him," said Harold.
"When I went to Israel two years ago, I saw a lot of the same things we saw last year [on the trip]. It's an experience to walk around and see things yourself, but it's another thing to have someone there who is reading from the ancient texts and explaining and drawing the scene," expressed Harold.
"We ran the class and trip last year. Seven students went, and they loved it. They said it was life changing, and it really was," said Dr. Phillip Harold, assistant professor of political science.
The three-credit course will consist of an array of educational and cultural experiences that will take place partially in the classroom and partially online. Also, students will have the unique opportunity to immerse in a foreign culture.
Although the course is scheduled for the semester, enrolled students will only meet for an hour per week during the second eight weeks.
"It's really just a second eight weeks class. We meet for an hour a week, and we are basically preparing for the trip in the class and preparing to understand the significance of what we're going to see," said Harold.
Similar to the previous year, the course will cover a vast period of Israeli history and present day political and social elements.
"The class covers a lot. It covers the history of ancient Israel, the history of modern Israel, the creation of Israel 62 years ago and some points of the political and social structure of the country," explained Harold.
Students traveling to Israel will gain significant insight to the country via acclaimed tour guide, Avi Ben-Hur. Possessing a deep sense of Israeli culture, Ben-Hur has visited the Robert Morris University campus in the past and will be showcasing Israel to the students.
"He [Avi Ben-Hur] is someone who teaches other tour guides in the country. He's been to campus a couple times before, and he's excellent. It's very exciting that we have him," said Harold.
"When I went to Israel two years ago, I saw a lot of the same things we saw last year [on the trip]. It's an experience to walk around and see things yourself, but it's another thing to have someone there who is reading from the ancient texts and explaining and drawing the scene," expressed Harold.
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