Attention in this regard is focused on peace plans and initiatives that were devised by local, regional and international parties to manage the conflict and consequently to resolve it. The current Arab-Israeli peace process is approached in light of previous peace efforts. A comparative approach to the study of current negotiations will indicate why and how this current attempt is different from the previous ones and whether it has better prospects for success. The PAS Program parallels the academic calendar of Birzeit University, which consists of two longer semesters and a shorter, more intensive Summer Semester. PAS students can begin at the start of any semester and can choose up to four courses each semester, or two in summer.
Students can select any course combination suitable for their individual and academic needs.
All courses offered in the PAS Program are part of the University s undergraduate program and credits are normally recognized by institutions of higher learning abroad. At the successful completion of courses, students may request official transcripts indicating the courses taken, credits earned and grades received. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Birzeit to their home institutions should inform their home university of their plan prior to departure. In addition to class work, Birzeit University organizes an optional extra-curricular program to enable students to understand the area better by personally experiencing its cultural, political and economic realities, and through discussions with experts in the various fields. The PAS Lecture Series covers a variety of topics presented by Birzeit professors and local specialists.