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WFU/Morocco (Summer)

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Fez, Morocco

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GPA Requirement:	2.00	Class Status:	2 semesters completed
Language of Instruction:	Arabic, English, French	Language Courses Offered:	Arabic, French
Housing:	Homestay, Various	Open to non-WFU Students:	Yes
Academic Areas Offered:	Arabic, Economics, French

Program Description:

Wake Forest University Program in Fez, Morocco

Summer 2010 Resident Professor:

Dr. Sylvain Boko (Economics) bokosh@wfu.edu

Location

Morocco is a country of many contrasts, where centuries-old traditions and modern technology are at the heart of dynamic and hospitable culture. From the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the medieval cities of Marrakesh and Fez with their famous souks (markets), to the high-rise financial district of Casablanca, from the mountains and desert of the interior to the long stretches of coastal beaches, from the couscous and tajines to every kind of European cuisine, Morocco offers its visitors the unique example of a country whose deeply rooted cultural values have accommodated ideas and practices of its European neighbors.

The program is based at the Arabic Language Institute in Fez (ALIF). The Institute is housed in a large Moorish-style villa situated in a residential neighborhood and is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and cafes. ALIF has a specialized library, a collection of Arabic films, a satellite television, and a computer center with e-mail access.

Duration

Students usually leave the U.S. for Morocco around May 29 and return July 16.

Academic Program
All students take an area studies course as well as a language course. The area studies course for summer 2010 will be ECN 271: Globaliization & Regional Integration in the Maghreb (3hrs). Language course offerings are Beginning Arabic, Intermediate Arabic, or Intermediate French. In addition to the language course, students are also able to take Moroccan Arabic for an extra fee. Students receive 3 hours of Wake Forest credit for the area studies course and 6 hours of transfer credit for the intensive language course. Non-Wake Forest students who are applying for this program are encouraged to contact the Center for International Studies regarding how the courses are transcripted.

Excursions and Cultural Activities
Excursions may include weekend trips to the following places:
*Meknes, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss
*Middle Atlas (Azrou, Um al-Rabi'a)
*Desert excursion (overnight)
*Rabat (overnight)

There is a planned 4-day excursion to Marrakesh, Essaouira, and Casablanca at the end of the program. Cities are subject to change.

Accommodations

Students are matched with homestay families in Fez according to the language they choose to study. Students stay in hotels during the various excursions.

Costs
The cost for the Summer 2010 program are t.b.a., but it should be the same or only slightly more than the 2009 program cost: $5500, which includes 9 credit hours of tuition, room and board, and most excursions. Students are responsible for their airfare, personal expenses, and a few meals. WFU Students should contact the Center for International Studies for information on summer scholarships.

Selection Criteria
*Good academic standing
*Interest in Moroccan culture and languages

Scholarships
Please contact the Center for International Studies for information on summer scholarships.

Contact Information

Dr. Michaelle Browers, Program Administrator & Professor of Political Science

Phone: (336) 758 3535

E-mail: browerm@wfu.edu

Arabic Language Institute Website: www.alif-fes.com

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Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2010	02/01/2010	02/01/2010	TBA	TBA


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