Leading local professors guide students through key aspects of Moroccan history, society and politics while incorporating site visits throughout Rabat and influential guest speakers into lessons.
Students follow one course, taught in English, over the three-week term.
What did the transition from a colonial state to postcolonial state look like and what did it mean to Moroccans? Examine the historical overview, past and current relations between Morocco and France, and how literature has played an important role in voicing the questions and feelings of the Moroccan people during this time period.
Explore the cultural and linguistic diversity of Morocco where a variety of Arabic and Berber dialects, French, and standardized Arabic are spoken as well as more recently, English. What are the attitudes of Moroccans towards various languages, how does gender shape language use, and does choice of a language partake in the construction of social classes?
Organized social movements can serve as the catalyst for speedier social change. Dig into the demographics of who is likely to participate in social movements, the tools they use such as social media, and recent movements in Morocco and the larger MENA region.
