Description

Gain a multifaceted perspective of migration in Morocco, a country propelled onto the center stage of international debate by geography and current dynamics in global economy and world relations. At the tip of the Mediterranean rim, Morocco has had intertwined and tumultuous relations with Europe for centuries. Since its independence in 1956, the country has been a major source of unskilled, then skilled, labor for expanding European economies. Today, Europe is home to more than two million first-, second-, and third-generation Moroccans who have kept close ties with their country of origin.

Morocco has also become a country of transit for sub-Saharan African migrants, and is rapidly developing into a receiving country for migrants. This diverse human mobility has tremendous impact on class and economy, ethnic and racial relations and on the overall tapestry of Moroccan culture and society. In this context, Morocco provides an excellent site for a comprehensive study of migration.

Highlights

16 credits: Intensive Language Study Moroccan Arabic 4 credits; Migration Studies Seminar 6 credits; Field Study Seminar 2 credits; Independent Study Project 4 credits.

Homestay: five weeks in Rabat. Rural Visit: 1 week in Middle Atlas Mountains

Educational Excursions: Tangiers, Chefchaouen, Marrakech, Andalusian Spain

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.

Experience Required

yes

At least one semester of college-level work at the time of application and good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. There are no prerequisites; however, students with a background in French will find ample opportunity for French language practice, while also learning Arabic.

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 12-15

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship 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