April 3, 2009

Study Finds Dichotomy in Middle East Programs

By ANDREW MILLS

Enrollment in Middle East-studies and Arabic-language programs on American college campuses continues to rise, yet the number of American students who spend time studying in the Middle East remains low, according to a white paper issued by the Institute of International Education.

The report, "Expanding U.S. Study Abroad in the Arab World: Challenges and Opportunities," grew out of a workshop held last year for representatives of American and Middle Eastern

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