AMIDEAST: Rabat – Moroccan Arabic & Culture, Short-term Program
- Hosted at: Al Akhawayn University
- Location(s): Rabat, Morocco
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Students enrolled in the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Moroccan Arabic and Culture Program in Rabat take one 3-credit course combining 35 hours of Moroccan Arabic with ten hours of lecture/discussion in English on different aspects of traditional and ... read more
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Students enrolled in the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Moroccan Arabic and Culture Program in Rabat take one 3-credit course combining 35 hours of Moroccan Arabic with ten hours of lecture/discussion in English on different aspects of traditional and contemporary Moroccan culture. Topics covered include the Moroccan political system, women and Islam, Amazigh culture, linguistic diversity, and Moroccan history. The Colloquial Arabic portion of the course is structured to introduce students to the local spoken language, opening doors to communication with Moroccans.
Students in the Moroccan Arabic and Culture program live with
Arabic-speaking Moroccan host families and attend classes at AMIDEAST’s facilities in the bustling Agdal area of Rabat. The three-week program introduces students to Moroccan Colloquial Arabic and explores the essential elements of Moroccan cultural life. The program provides a rich portrait of this complex and dynamic country.
In addition to academic coursework, AMIDEAST offers the following components:
- in-country orientation
- the opportunity to live with a Moroccan family
- visits to historic sites in and around Rabat
- one day excursion to a nearby city
- transportation to Al Akhawayn University (for students enrolled in that specific program for the following semester)
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
- January Term
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- Arabic
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Near Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
- Middle/Near Eastern Languages, Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
Minimum GPA:
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AMIDEAST Scholarships
Amideast Education Abroad students are selected to act as a "correspondents" for our semester and summer programs. These correspondents submit multiple blog entries while developing travel and creative writing skills. Students also critically reflect in writing on their education abroad experience with Amideast.
$1,000 (semester) or $500 (summer)
Amideast Education Abroad Need Based Scholarships are awarded based on the student's financial need, and can be given up to $3,000 for summer programs and $5,000 for semester programs. Awards may be disbursed as a tuition reduction, one-time bank transfer, or equal monthly on-site cash payments.
$500 - $5,000
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