Intensive Course for Palestinian Guides
Course Requirements and Guidelines

Language Requirement
Each applicant must be competent in the Arabic and English languages.

Prior to finishing the guiding course, each student must have a proof that he/she speaks a third language fluently (preferably German, Italian, or Spanish).

Students who know English and Arabic only and who do not have a third language and cannot join language courses offered by the Academy are responsible to study a language course on their own and show evidence to that effect.

Class Preparation and Homework
Students must be prepared always for each scheduled program by reading the assigned readings, taking notes during lecture or field trip, etc. Students must also hand in the assigned homework on time, as required by each teacher.

Evaluation and Assessment
 Each student will be evaluated periodically to determine whether he/she remains enrolled in the guiding course. Teachers of the different subjects as well as the ICB coordinators will determine the appropriate method(s) by which students are evaluated.

Attendance and Punctuality
Students must be on time for all the lectures, workshops and field trips scheduled. Unauthorized absences may be grounds for dismissal from the guiding course. 

Cooperation
Students should exhibit the willingness to work as part of a team.

Flexibility
Students are encouraged to have an open-minded attitude and flexibility towards new learning techniques.

Field Trips
The field trips are a very important part of the educational process and must be always attended. Professional conduct throughout each field trip is required to get the maximum benefit out of the experience. Students will be evaluated on their performance during these fieldtrips throughout the semester. A separate sheet will be handed by Mr. Andreas Kuntz, which outlines the fieldtrips' requirements. 

Counseling and Mentoring
A mentor will be assigned for each student throughout the guiding course. Students are encouraged to seek counseling from those responsible to minimize difficulties and to deal with problems as soon as they arise. Dr. Nuha Khoury and Mr. Andreas Kuntz from the ICB will be responsible for the mentoring activity.

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