Arabic-L:PEDA:AIMS Summer Program in Tangier

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Date:  27 Jan 2003
From: Becky Schulthies <beckys at email.arizona.edu>
Subject:AIMS Summer Program in Tangier

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MAGHRIB STUDIES
INTENSIVE ARABIC LANGUAGE PROGRAM
SUMMER 2003, TANGIER, MOROCCO

THE PROGRAM
Intensive Arabic language and North African culture program from June 23
to Aug. 6:  3 weeks of class, 4-day break (for independant travel,
etc.),
3 more weeks of class. Taught by experienced American faculty and
Moroccan
professors. One previous year of Arabic study required; classes are in
Arabic
and Arabic speaking outside class is encouraged.
THE LANGUAGE CLASSES
? Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), intermediate and advanced levels. No
beginning
level classes offered. Placement determined from student transcripts,
phone
interview and on-site test. Program compatible with US Arabic curricula.
Textbook: Al-Kitaab (vol. I & II), supplemented by other relevant
materials.
Classes are small and informal.
? Moroccan colloquial Arabic (optional) ? MSA extended (optional)
THE CULTURE PROGRAM
? Daily contact with local culture thanks to campus location in the
heart
of a vibrant Arab city.
? Field trips. 2 Saturday field trips to sites of cultural or historic
interest
in Morocco are included in tuition.
? Lectures. Topics vary according to lecturer availability; in the past,
lectures have included Moroccan politics, film, or history; women?s
music;
expatriate writing in North Africa.
? Musical concerts, films, and other social occasions as circumstances
permit.
? Student clubs and special presentations on cooking, poetry, music,
films,
sports, etc.
THE ACCOMODATIONS
? Modern well-lit rooms at the American School in Tangier, beach nearby.
? Excellent food; breakfast and main noon meal are provided. Students
are
free to explore Tangier?s multitude of culinary opportunities in the
evenings.
? Research facilities and additional cultural activities at the American
Legation Museum, with its extensive library, pleasant setting and
helpful
staff.
CREDITS, TUITION AND FEES, DEADLINE
? 8 college credits possible: MSA, 6 credits + either Moroccan
colloquial,
(optional), 2 credits; or MSA extended (optional), 2 credits.
? Tuition and fees $3650 ($2400 tuition, $1250 room and board). Airfare,
textbooks, study materials and incidentals are the individual student?s
responsibility.
Partial fellowships available for US nationals. Other fellowships,
including
FLAS, may be used.
? Application deadline March 1, 2003 Late applications will not be
considered.
? Contact Becky Schulthies for applications or with questions
(beckys at u.arizona.edu
or 520-626-6498)
? Send applications to Becky Schulthies, American Institute for Maghrib
Studies,
Center for Middle Eastern Studies, PO Box 210080, Franklin Bldg. Room
202,
Tucson, AZ 85721
See also http://www.la.utexas.edu/research/mena/aims/tangier/aimsweb.htm

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