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Islamic Culture and the West

Morocco
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Location
Morocco: Fes, Rabat

Term
Summer

Dates
May 26, 2012 - June 16, 2012

  • Description

    This three-credit program is designed to educate students on Arabic language, culture and the study of Islam. The program introduces students to an in-depth and first-hand understanding Islamic culture in Morocco and presents a broad view of the socioreligious and sociopolitical issues that are shaping the Muslim world today providing students a framework for understanding the complex relationship between Islam and the West with an emphasis on cultural, linguistic and inter-religious aspects.

    This course will be an introduction to and an experience with intercultural dialogue with Moroccan people and places.

  • Highlights

    * Homestays in the capital of Morocco
    * Interactive activities with local Moroccan students and an Arabic crash course
    * Multiple excursions in and around Rabat to museums, landmarks and non-profit organizations
    * Three-day trip to the ancient city of Fez
    * Six-day trip to the south of Morocco with two full days in Marrakech
    * An overnight in the Sahara desert

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Subject Areas

    • Theology
  • Cost in US$:

    Please contact Marquette

  • Program Fees Include:

    The program fee includes housing/hotel accommodation, academic fees, field trips, airfare, meals, arrival, departure transfers between the airport and housing in Morocco, and sickness/accident and emergency medical evacuation insurance. Students must submit their passport to OIE five weeks before the departure date.

  • Experience Required

    yes

      Most majors; minimum sophmore standing; 2.75 GPA
  • This Program is open to

    American and Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups

  • Application Process Involves

    • Essay
    • Letters of Reference
    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    10 - 14 days

  • Marquette University's Mission Statement

    Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving our students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. Our mission, therefore, is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. All this we pursue for the greater glory of God and the common benefit of the human community.

  • Year Founded

    1881

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