Morocco: Intensive Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture

  Morocco

Rabat

Term: Summer 
Dates: 7 weeks (mid June to late July)

Description: The School for International Training's Study Abroad programs offer field-based study in over 57 countries. Each summer program, offering 6, 8 or 9 academic credits, focuses on a specific academic theme. This academic experience is designed to encourage a global awareness that enables people to live in an interdependent world. Groups of seven to 25 students are led by one or two academic directors.

This program offers intensive Modern Standard Arabic (Fus'ha) and an introduction to Moroccan culture and Moroccan Arabic (Darija) through cultural and linguistic immersion. SIT is uniquely situated to offer this fusion of Fus'ha and Darija, as it has offered a similar course in the semester-long program since 1988 and in the summer program since 2004. In this program, even beginning students are able to understand a few lectures in Arabic by the end of the summer.

Language classes are run in conjunction with the Center for Cross-Cultural Learning in Rabat. Located in a nineteenth-century Andalusian home in the old Medina of Rabat, the Center hosts educational programs and organizes other cultural events, such as artistic shows and performances, for local communities.

Highlights:
Educational Excursions:

Students undertake two five-day excursions to explore Morocco's history of dynasties as well as rich contemporary culture. The northern excursion will generally include the towns and cities of Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Ouazzane. The southern excursion to the High Atlas Mountains will generally include the towns of Fes, Beni Mellal, and Ouzoud.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: Associates

Cost in US$: please inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available. Please inquire

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement: SIT Study Abroad is the accredited higher education institution of World Learning, a private, nonprofit international organization promoting international and intercultural understanding, social justice, and economic development through education, training, and field projects around the globe. SIT prepares students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens through SIT Study Abroad, undergraduate, field-based academic programs operating in more than 50 countries worldwide, and thorough short-term professional training and graduate degrees in language teaching, conflict transformation, international education, social justice in intercultural relations, management, and sustainable development.

Year Founded: 1932