Study Abroad: Islamic Culture and the West

Marquette University

Office of International Education Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor P.O. Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 United States

Description

This three-credit program is designed to educate students on Arabic language, culture and the study of Islam. The program introduces students to an in-depth and first-hand understanding Islamic culture in Morocco and presents a broad view of the socioreligious and sociopolitical issues that are shaping the Muslim world today providing students a framework for understanding the complex relationship between Islam and the West with an emphasis on cultural, linguistic and inter-religious aspects.

This course will be an introduction to and an experience with intercultural dialogue with Moroccan people and places.

Highlights

* Homestays in the capital of Morocco
* Interactive activities with local Moroccan students and an Arabic crash course
* Multiple excursions in and around Rabat to museums, landmarks and non-profit organizations
* Three-day trip to the ancient city of Fez
* Six-day trip to the south of Morocco with two full days in Marrakech
* An overnight in the Sahara desert

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

Please contact Marquette

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The program fee includes housing/hotel accommodation, academic fees, field trips, airfare, meals, arrival, departure transfers between the airport and housing in Morocco, and sickness/accident and emergency medical evacuation insurance. Students must submit their passport to OIE five weeks before the departure date.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

Most majors; minimum sophmore standing; 2.75 GPA

This Program is open to

American, Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

Home-stays

Participants Travel to Morocco

in Groups

Application Process Involves

Essay
Letters of Reference
Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 - 14 days

Marquette University's Mission Statement

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving our students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. Our mission, therefore, is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. All this we pursue for the greater glory of God and the common benefit of the human community.

Year Founded

1881

Islamic Culture and the West