Fieldwork and Academic Research

Palestine is a popular place for researchers, students, and professors to conduct fieldwork, due in part to the current political situation. Whether you wish to research the conflict’s impact on children, unemployment, water scarcity, or women’s rights, Learn Arabic in Palestine can assist you with your work.

The Center accommodates international researchers who need assistance conducting research for bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs that require fieldwork. Experience on the ground is a valuable asset to research and one that will make you more desirable and better prepared for a competitive job market.

If this is your first experience conducting empirical research, the Center is prepared to assist you in the practical application of your specialty.

This article will cover the following topics:

Research and Fieldwork in Palestine	Essays and papers on Palestine
Topics concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict	Master and Bachelor thesis about Palestine

Fieldwork at the Center

Naturally, all research projects have a unique, specialized focus. Learn Arabic in Palestine encourages students from any discipline to conduct their fieldwork here in Hebron or elsewhere in Palestine, and researchers will find the center welcoming and ideal for embarking on their work, coordinating with other researchers, and meeting Palestinians to help explore and develop ideas.

Translation

We at Learn Arabic in Palestine are fully aware that researchers may not have the linguistic ability to communicate with the local community while conducting their fieldwork. Our team is more than happy to assist you in this endeavor, whether it be interpretation during interviews with Palestinians or translation of documents and transcripts.

Networking

Our staff is also able to assist researchers in identifying interview participants, connecting with local Palestinian organizations, and gathering data, among others. This program is great for those intending to:

Conduct fieldwork in the West Bank
Write from experience about the situation in Palestine
Formulate bachelor, master, or doctoral thesis topics on the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Research Contract

If a prospective participant would like to receive assistance on their proposal through the Center, we ask you to inform us of your research objectives and methodology and sign the necessary agreement.

The contract is meant to ensure that researchers abide by all ethical considerations–for example, the AAA ethics guidelines for those studying anthropology–including those issued by the participant’s home university.

Center staff are happy to provide you with a letter to support your application to your university’s ethics committee. Additionally, all participants during fieldwork shall be anonymous, and the participants will supply the Center with their findings after the program.

Work at the Center

As a participant with Learn Arabic in Palestine, we expect you to dedicate a small amount of your time to volunteering for other programs. However, this will in no way impede your main research objectives and instead may be beneficial to your research. By working with the center, you will join a network of Palestinians and international researchers who can help support your fieldwork and research.

Time Off

Participants will have two days off per week, and receive four days of vacation each month. During this time, you can visit various historical and cultural sites throughout the region, and there are also numerous universities in the West Bank you can visit to access their libraries and databases.

Hebron, Your Research Home-Base

During your research project, you will stay in Hebron and the Center will be your headquarters. Hebron is a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as all of the key practices of occupation are evident here, making this city ideal and thought-provoking for those researching the Israel-Palestine conflict or the realities of life in this region.

With its strong ties to the local community in and around Hebron, Learn Arabic in Palestine will provide you with a broad network to help you with your fieldwork.

Program Location	Hebron, Palestine
Program Fees Per Week	400 Euros per week
Age	18-75 years old
Duration	1-12 weeks
Program Focus	Fieldwork Research Case studies
Related Subjects	Arabic Studies Humanitarian Aid Human Rights Israel-Palestine Conflict Middle Eastern Studies Political Science
Number of Participants	Varies
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Start/End Dates	Flexible to fit participant’s schedule
Application Deadline	No deadline
University Credit	Available
Program Language	English

Program Benefits

This program will provide you with the opportunity to gain insights into one of the most politically divisive regions in the world. Participants in the Fieldwork & Academic Research Program in Palestine will be provided with:

An accommodation with a Palestinian host family or in a shared dorm or apartment
- Palestinian hospitality
Complimentary breakfast provided by the Center 6 times per week (Sat-Thur)
12 hours of conversational Palestinian Arabic lessons for each month of participation
- Participants may choose between Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Colloquial Arabic– specifically, Levantine and/or Palestinian
- Qualified Arabic instructors with a specialized educational background
Center-led visits to various sites in Hebron, such as the Old City, religious sites, refugee camps, various factories, and industrial hubs
- Opportunities to visit other cities, such as Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilya, Jenin, and Nazareth
Engagement in educational and social activities
Firsthand experience of life under occupation
- A better understanding of human rights issues through day trips to refugee camps and Israeli settlements
Certification upon completion

Have Reservations?

We understand that people may have reservations about traveling to the West Bank given the political state, but Learn Arabic in Palestine is here to support you. Palestinians are very friendly, helpful, and hospitable; they’re often very eager to meet foreigners, make a connection, and assist them in whatever they may need.

Throughout the year, the Center hosts international visitors who come here to study, volunteer, intern, or visit. During your program, you will meet other international researchers, Palestinian students, young professionals, and community members, all of whom either provide or help you access our services. You will have plenty of opportunities to engage with them in various Center-led educational and community activities, such as sports exercises, after-school English clubs, and visits to local historical and cultural sites.

Learn Arabic in Palestine is very cohesive, and we treat our Palestinian students and international visitors like family. With Hebron’s bustling social scene and diverse crowd at the Center, you’ll never feel lonely.

Getting Started

During your time here, we can help you identify interview participants, introduce you to local organizations, translate Arabic transcripts that you may need for research, and more. To get started, inform us of your project ideas and research objectives. After contract details have been drafted and agreed upon, you will be ready to begin your adventure!

Program Eligibility

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 75 years is eligible for the Fieldwork and Academic Research Program. Previously acquired degrees are not necessary for this program, and all fields of study are welcome.

Visa Process

The Palestinian Authority oversees internal Palestinian affairs within the West Bank and the Gaza Strip; however, they have no power to control or regulate travel into or out of the Territories through bordering countries, and cannot issue tourist visas to anyone who wants to enter Palestine. Participants must receive their visa from the Israeli authorities to be granted entry upon arrival. You can also apply for a visa beforehand or through an Israeli embassy or consulate in your home country.

Visas upon arrival are rarely denied to those traveling via the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. However, if you are accessing Israel by way of land crossings, you may experience longer wait times. After clearing customs, the vast majority of citizens of US or European countries are issued tourist visas, which are valid for 90 days.

Traveling to Hebron, Palestine

Reaching the Center in Hebron, Palestine will be a long journey. Although there are some obstacles when traveling to Hebron, Learn Arabic in Palestine has all the resources you need to reach us in an efficient, safe, and practical manner.

Please read our articles below on planning your trip, flying to Palestine, the different routes to Hebron, and Israeli and Palestinian taxi services:

If you have any further inquiries about travel to Palestine, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. Our contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.

Questions?

Do you have questions regarding the Fieldwork and Academic Research Program in the West Bank, Palestine? Would you like to receive an application form? Then please write to us at Info@ecpalestine.org with “Fieldwork and Academic Research Program” in the subject.

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How To Get Further Information

You can contact us via email: Info@ecpalestine.org, WhatsApp, or phone: +972 599-479880

Intensive Arabic Courses

Learn Arabic in Palestine offers both intensive and semi-intensive Levantine Arabic courses. The intensive program includes 20 hours of hours per week, while the semi-intensive offers 12 lessons each week.

These Arabic courses are designed to help you quickly build your Arabic skills, allowing you to complete an 80-hour course in just four weeks.

Whether you choose the intensive or semi-intensive option, you’ll be learning Modern Standard Arabic, Palestinian Arabic (Ammiyya), or Levantine Arabic (Shami dialect) in an engaging and supportive environment.

Master Arabic Dialects

Learn Arabic in Palestine, a center for Arabic studies and language courses in Hebron, Palestine, is known for its excellent Arabic teaching and exciting study abroad programs. Located in the heart of Hebron, it welcomes students from around the world who want to improve their Palestinian, Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese (Levantine Arabic), and Egyptian dialects.

We offer a variety of fun activities that help you practice Arabic both inside and outside the classroom, making it easier and more enjoyable to learn quickly and retain what you’ve learned.

Year-Round Arabic Programs

The Intensive Arabic Courses at Learn Arabic in Palestine, available year-round, are perfect for students who want to fully dive into learning Arabic and experiencing Palestinian culture. These courses offer complete immersion in the Arabic language, taught by skilled native Palestinian Arabic teachers. The program also includes access to Learn Arabic in Palestine’s activities, community projects, student support, and tutoring.

Students can join the program at any time that fits their schedule and stay as long as they want. Group Arabic courses begin every two weeks, with a minimum enrollment of two weeks.

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