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

Subject Areas

• Arabic
• Middle Eastern Studies

Cost in US$:

please inquire for more information

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available

Please inquire

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement

A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT offers semester, summer, and academic year programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.

Programs focus on critical global issues in specific geographical and cultural contexts using an interdisciplinary approach. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy. 

Year Founded

1932