Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Arizona Morocco Study Abroad Program

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1) Subject:U of Arizona Morocco Study Abroad Program

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Date: 09 Jan 2004
From:Martha Schulte-Nafeh <marthas at u.arizona.edu>
Subject:U of Arizona Morocco Study Abroad Program

The University of Arizona in Morocco
L'Université Moulay Ismail
June 21-July 30

Program Highlights:
This program focuses on understanding contemporary Moroccan society and
culture, as well as providing an opportunity to take intensive Moroccan
colloquial Arabic, intensive Berber language, or Francophone literature
in French. It has both an undergraduate and a graduate component, the
latter emphasizing research opportunities and sources within Morocco.
Classes are at L'Université Moulay Ismail in Meknes, Morocco.
Undergraduates seeking an exciting study abroad experience or the
specialized undergraduate or graduate interested in North African/Arab
society and culture or North African languages can benefit from this
program.

Location:
Meknes, one of the four "Imperial Cities" of Morocco, has a population
of at least 500,000. Located on the plain between Rabat and Fez (and
near the Roman site of Volubilis), Meknes was the capital city of the
Alawite dynasty when Sultan Moulay Ismail reigned for 55 years in the
late 17th and early 18th centuries. It contains numerous historic
buildings as well as having a vibrant souq (market) and madina (old
city). L'Universite Moulay Ismail was founded in 1982 and during the
regular school year has about 25,000 full-time students. Within its
Faculty of Arts and Sciences are separate departments that focus on
Arabic, French, History, Geography, and Islamic Studies.Classes:

The following classes will be offered in the program:
1) Intensive Beginning Moroccan Arabic (6 units  120 hours of
instruction/conversation/lab)
2) Intermediate Moroccan Arabic (6 units  120 hours of
instruction/conversation/lab)
3) Intensive Beginning Berber (6 units  120 hours of
instruction/conversation/lab)
4) Readings in Arabic Literature (advanced level  3 units, 45 hours)
5) Francophone Literature of North Africa (in French) (3 units, 45  
hours)
6) Introduction to Arabic Language: Written & Spoken (3 units, 45 hours)
7) Morocco: Contemporary Society and Culture (3 units  in English, all
students take, 45 hours)
8) Research Issues & Sources in Morocco (2 units  mainly for graduate
students, 30 hours)

The classes will be 4 days per week, allowing 3-day weekends for travel
and interaction with Moroccans, and for most students, opportunities to
use your language training. Four 3-day excursions are included with the
program, tentatively one to Marrakesh, one to Volubilis and Fez, one to
the south, such as the Ziz valley, and one to the Rif in the north, such
as Tangier and Chefchaouen.

Credit:
Students will take a minimum of 6 credits, and students can take from
6-11 credits. Undergraduate students not having any prior background in
North African studies or languages, might, for instance, take 6 units
(e.g. course 5 and 6 above). Students taking intensive languages
normally will be taking 9 units (to include course 6 above), while
graduate students may be taking, in addition, course 7 above, for a
total of 11 units.

Costs:
For 6 units the cost is $3,300 while for more than 6 units the cost is
$3,600. This price includes lodging and most meals. Transportation costs
to and from Morocco are not included in the price of the program.
Transportation, lodging and most meals for the four 3-day excursions are
included.

Dates:
Monday, June 21- Friday July 30

Eligibility and Application:
The application deadline is March 17. Applications are available at the
Office of Study Abroad & Student Exchange (520) 626-9211, email:
wrightd1 at email.arizona.edu

For more information please contact Professor Michael E. Bonine, Head of
Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Arizona (520) 621-8012
(bonine at u.arizona.edu) or Kate Mackay, Assistant Director, Center for
Middle East Studies, University of Arizona (520) 621-8079
(kmackay at u.arizona.edu). Students interested in the Francophone
literature can also contact Professor Carine Bourget, French & Italian
Department, University of Arizona (520) 626-0792  
(bourgetc at u.arizona.edu).

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