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The Israel Lobby And The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Miles Hansen Sep 2008

The Israel Lobby And The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Miles Hansen

Sigma: Journal of Political and International Studies

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Vol. 26, Sigma: Journal Of Political And International Studies, Sigma: Journal Of Political And International Studies Sep 2008

Vol. 26, Sigma: Journal Of Political And International Studies, Sigma: Journal Of Political And International Studies

Sigma: Journal of Political and International Studies

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Language Gain During Arabic Study Abroad: A Case Study Of A Semester Abroad In Amman, Jordan, Laila Lamani Jul 2008

Language Gain During Arabic Study Abroad: A Case Study Of A Semester Abroad In Amman, Jordan, Laila Lamani

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis presents a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the 2006 Arabic study abroad in Amman, Jordan. This analysis aims to help organizers and participants of similar future programs to maximize language gain. The students' pre- and post-program language competencies in reading, speaking, listening, and writing are measured and compared. The students' daily journals during the period of the program are also analyzed. The quantitative analysis shows that statistically significant improvement has occurred in all four language skills. The qualitative analysis suggests that keeping a steady journal, setting daily or weekly language goals, doing volunteer work, having clear and reasonable …


Retirements, Rob Britt, Amy V. Heinrich Feb 2008

Retirements, Rob Britt, Amy V. Heinrich

Journal of East Asian Libraries

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