History and Society in Jordan

Led by Professors Ilyssa Yahmi & Ziad Majed

HI1016 History of the Middle East II 
ME/PO 3072 Politics of the Middle East
HI/ME 2010 Situating the Middle East
Po3060 War and Peace
ME Major and Minor students

The aim of this trip is to allow students to discover different aspects of Jordan’s history and contemporary social dynamics. From Amman to Jerash, and from Petra, Madaba to the Dead Sea, we will visit Roman, Nabataean, Christian and Islamic monuments. The trip will include as well meetings with Jordanian civil society actors involved in promoting and defending human rights and women’s rights in the kingdom.

Trip cost: €1,760
Includes round trip transportation to the destination, accommodation with breakfast, one group meal, local visits, professors trip cost and VAT.

Last day to register/cancel: January 18, 2026 • Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than January 30 for the Spring 2026 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.