CIEE Summer Language Arabic in Morocco

Whether your Arabic is basic or advanced, the CIEE Summer Language and Culture study abroad program in Rabat, Morocco is designed to help you develop your Arabic language skills and learn firsthand about contemporary Morocco.
Through language study, an innovative course that explores Morocco’s rich history and culture, and a variety of opportunities for cultural engagement, you will improve your Arabic while gaining greater insight into present-day Moroccan society.
Study abroad in Rabat and you will:
Learn Arabic at your level, and learn the local dialect through the elective Colloquial Moroccan Arabic course
Focus on Moroccan society and culture in an innovative elective course
Live with a local family and immerse yourself in Moroccan culture
Visit museums, festivals, the Medina, and Kasbah; and take field trips to the ancient ruins of Chellah and the Andalucian Gardens; explore another Moroccan city on a multi-day stay
The CIEE Difference

COURSEWORK

Undertake intensive language study while examining Morocco’s complicated and fascinating culture and contemporary society. Explore Moroccan history, politics, development, economics, education, gender issues, and popular culture role in the Arab world as well as its ties to Europe.
EXCURSIONS

study abroad in Morocco
The study abroad program includes a series of required and optional cultural activities and field trips in and around Rabat, including concerts and festivals, as well as visits to the ancient ruins of Chellah, the Andalucian Gardens, local elementary schools, and government agencies. Group activities are also held in the Medina and Kasbah. As part of the language courses, you may visit local markets and attend music and theater performances, which provides practical language training opportunities. You will also enjoy a multi-day stay in another Moroccan city such as Fez or Marrakech.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

You may choose from a variety of volunteer activities with local NGOs, schools, and other organizations. In the past, CIEE participants have worked with blind students, mentally challenged youth, women’s groups, Berber groups, the World Health Organization, and the World Bank.
Dates, Deadlines & Fees

We want to make sure you get the most out of your experience when you study abroad with CIEE, which is why we offer the most inclusions in our fees.
The program fee includes:
Tuition and housing
Pre-departure advising and optional on-site airport meet and greet
Full-time program leadership and support
Field trips and cultural activities
CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits
Please note, program dates are subject to change. Please contact your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor before purchasing airfare. Click the button to view more detailed information about dates and fees as well as estimated additional costs. Please talk with your University Study Abroad Advisor about additional fees that may be charged by your home institution when participating in a program abroad.
Program Application Due Start Date End Date Costs Summer 2014 (6 wks) 04/01/2014 05/29/2014 07/10/2014 $5,850
2.75 Overall GPA
Eligibility

Overall GPA 2.75
2 semesters of college-level French or Arabic or equivalent
Recommended Credit

Total recommended credit for the summer is 7 semester/10.5 quarter hours.
Modern Standard Arabic has 60 contact hours with recommended credit of 4 semester/6 quarter hours. Contemporary Moroccan Culture and Society and Colloquial Moroccan Arabic have 45 contact hours with recommended credit of 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
Program Requirements

All study abroad students enroll in Modern Standard Arabic Language at the appropriate level. Students who want to focus entirely on Arabic language also take Colloquial Moroccan Arabic, while other students take Contemporary Moroccan Culture and Society.
About The City

Rabat, Morocco’s capital and second largest city, has a population of three million. Rabat hosts Morocco’s most prestigious universities, as well as many international institutions such as UNESCO and the World Bank. The city offers a combination of the modern and traditional, and provides a wide range of opportunities for students to experience its culture through art exhibits, music, and theater. Central Rabat has a modern infrastructure with large office buildings, palm tree-lined boulevards, cafés, restaurants, and shopping centers.