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Traditional and Modern Gulf Arab CultureGS31Abu Dhabi andDubaiGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorMichael HarveySarah DonovanPriceS$3,600Course Length7 daysDescriptionStudents will embark on a journey to understand how the traditional andmodern ways of life coexist in the Arab Gulf. This firsthand experience willallow students an opportunity to gain an inside view into these culturesthrough interactions with local students and speakers, in addition toventuring to sites that provide insights into the Islamic and Arabic culturessuch as the Heritage Village, the Dubai Museum, Central Souk, a mosqueand a Handicraft center featuring traditional arts. Students will also explorehow architecture reflects both the modern and traditional Arab values andbeliefs as they visit a number of modern buildings built in tribute to thetraditional architecture of the region through tours of the Ibn Battuta Mall,Burj Khalifa and the Sheik Zayed Mosque. Throughout the course, they willengage in discussions of how they see modern Westernization impactingand perhaps changing, the traditional culture.Post-Interim Experience:Parent’s nightObjectives• Students will gain an experiential understanding of how the modern andtraditional ways of life and values coexist in the Arab Gulf.• Students will appreciate the depth and history of the Arab Gulf’s, culture,art and architecture.• Students will explore the Westernization of the Arabic culture andeconomy.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Active participation in all pre-trip activities and meetings.• tudents will research the history of the Arab Gulf and write a two- tothree-page summary of what they have learned. Students will also begina journal before the trip, reflecting on their preconceived notions ofArabic and Islamic life.• Preference is given to students currently enrolled in AP World History.Post-Course requirements:• Students will complete and submit their journal.62 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL