| Winter 2016: Morocco DLLC |
| January 03, 2016 - February 04, 2016 (dates are tentative) |
| This program is closed. Please contact the faculty director for more information. |
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| Meetings | |
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| Interest Meetings: |
| | 03/05/2015 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Jastak-Burgess 201 | |
| | 04/06/2015 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Jastak-Burgess 201 | |
| | 05/05/2015 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Jastak-Burgess 201 | |
| | 09/10/2015 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Jastak-Burgess 201 | |
| | 09/14/2015 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Jastak-Burgess 201 | |
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| Orientation Meetings - attend ALL of the following: |
| | 10/29/2015 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 201 Jastak Burgess | |
| | 12/10/2015 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 201 Jastak Burgess Hall | |
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| Health Meetings - attend one of the following: |
| | 10/07/2015 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Perkins | |
| | 11/06/2015 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Perkins | |
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| Program Notes | |
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| This program is highly competitive and will accept only a limited number of applicants. Interview appointments and acceptance decisions are at the discretion of the faculty director. |
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| Please note that First Semester Freshmen are eligible for participation and encouraged to apply to this program.. |
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| Program Description | |
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The participants will enjoy this unique opportunity to study North African Art, (Roman Architecture and Mosaics, Islamic architecture and Art.....) Arabic Language, civilization, history. The students will have the chance to Learn about North Africa and the Middle East: the politics, the societies, economies and much more not only by taking classes but also by immersing themselves in Morocco through being a member of a North African family for five weeks!
The program will include a long weekend in Granada, Spain in order to explore the Islamic heritage and islamic architecture of Andalusia and Europe.
Students will also visit Rabat, the capital of Morocco. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Salé, the city's main commuter town. Rabat, Temara, and Salé form together a conurbation of over 1.8 million people. Silt-related problems have diminished Rabat's role as a port; however, Rabat and Salé still maintain important textile, food processing and construction industries. In addition, tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies in Morocco serve to make Rabat one of the most important cities in the country. Rabat is accessible by train through train system and by plane through the nearby Rabat-Salé Airport.
The Moroccan capital was recently awarded second place in "Top Travel Destinations of 2013" by CNN. The program will comprise numerous excursions inside and outside the city of Rabat, including a several-day trip to the desert. Students will have the chance to experience the Bedouin life by visiting the Sahara , camping in it and interacting with local people. The program will also give students a chance to see North African influence in Spain with a weekend excursion to Granada. This program will give the students a priceless Experience.
The Program Fee includes housing, all program-related events and excursions, some meals, in-country transportation and international medical insurance.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare to/from Morocco, nor airport transfers within the U.S. The program officially begins when students arrive in Morocco. Students will receive detailed travel instructions after acceptance, explaining how and where to purchase their plane ticket. See the Cost section below for estimate airfare. For this program, students will be given recommended flight itineraries for traveling together.
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| ACCESSIBILITY: Participants with disabilities should know that accessibility and accommodation in some program locations may differ from the United States. Transit systems and legacy building construction practices may not meet U.S. accessibility standards, and alternative access to public transportation, buildings, or public sites cannot be guaranteed. But UD students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to study abroad. Review these questions with the Office of Disability Support Services to determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs. |
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| Program Courses | |
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| Students must enroll in all credit-bearing courses for a grade. Only the UNIV (zero credit) course may be taken pass/fail. Audit registration is not permitted on UD Travel Study. Please refer to the University Catalog to verify requirements and prerequisites |
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| All students must enroll in at least 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. |
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One of the main goals of the program is for students to be immersed in Arab culture and language. In North Africa, students have the opportunity to see a strong diversity of starkly different cultures. An important aspect of this experience is exposure to the arts of the Berber, Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, and European Colonists. Through decoration, architecture and other forms of artistic expressions, a comprehensive glimpse into Moroccan culture and history. By the end of the program, the students will have an excellent understanding of the North African region; politics, economies, societies, and identities.
All students will take ARAB 208: Contemporary North Africa (taught in English). Students may then choose between ARAB 200: Advanced Intermediate Arabic OR ARTH 249: Art and Architecture in Context (taught in English). |
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| ARAB 206-070: Culture Through Conversation (3 credits) |
Focuses on topics drawn from contemporary Arab life discussing aspects of modern Arab culture.
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| Prerequisite: ARAB 107 or equivalent. |
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| ARAB 208: Contemporary North Africa (3 credits) |
| This course provides an academic and interactive survey of contemporary North African civilization. The course will incorporate geography, history, society, economy and politics , with an emphasis on Morocco. A main factor in this emphasis will be Moroccan cultural fluidity and assimilation through Islamic, French Colonial, and post-independence governments. This course is taught in English. |
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| ARTH 249-070: Art and Architecture in Context (3 credits) |
| Despite its turbulent history, of all the countries in the Maghreb, Morocco has retained the richest artistic heritage, at least in terms of the Islamic period. Enriched by the cultural contribution of Muslim Andalucia, far more than by the Middle East, Morocco was at the centre of the Hispano-Moorish architectural movement for almost six centuries (11C-17C). Moroccans also excelled in ceramics, woodwork, books, textiles, jewelry and weaponry. Nowadays, the country’s art and craft industry is still extremely healthy and a major attraction for visitors. This course is taught in English. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group A |
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| UNIV 370-130: Study Abroad - Morocco FLLT (0 credits) pass/fail |
| Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Discovery Learning |
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| Requirements | |
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For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by Zoom.
A transcript is required from Non-UD applicants only. Non-UD students, please email a copy of your official transcript to the Program Coordinator.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. Please review the study abroad acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we encourage you to apply to another program. |
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| Costs | |
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How much does it cost?.
- University of Delaware Tuition/Fees for one Winter Session
- Travel Study Program Fee
- Usually covers: housing, all program-related excursions and some meals (check with the program's faculty director for details).
- Does NOT cover: airfare to/from the program site and ground transportation to/from the U.S. departure airport. For planning purposes only, we estimate roundtrip airfare to be approximately $1,300.00.
- Plan ahead for how to pay for travel study, and make sure you understand the costs associated with your program.
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When and how do I pay?
If you are offered acceptance to the program, you will have 3 days to withdraw without financial penalty. After the 3 days have passed, you will be officially accepted to the program, and CGPS will post the full Program Fee and Tuition/Fees to your UD student account.
- An initial payment of $1000.00 will be due in mid-October.
- The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early January.
- Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
- All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable.
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Other important things to note:
- Program Fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final Program Fees may increase due to unforeseen local cost increases, fluctuations in exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
- CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of all Program Fees paid.
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| | Delaware Resident | Non-Delaware Resident | | Final Tuition based on current year | $2,106.00 | $5,648.00 | | Final Program Fee | $3,700.00 | $3,700.00 | | UD Registration & Activities Fee | $30.00 | $30.00 | | Total to be charged to UD account (final) | $5,836.00 | $9,378.00 | | Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately) | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
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| The rates above may not apply to you if you are a UD graduate student during the time you are studying abroad. Please refer to http://www1.udel.edu/finaid/rates.html for the appropriate rates. |
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| Scholarships | |
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| Financial need-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. To be considered, students must have a current FAFSA on-file with Student Financial Services. For more details, please see our scholarships page. |
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| Deadlines | |
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| All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable. Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS. |
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| Submit Program Application by 5pm on | November 14, 2015 | | Acceptance and Scholarship Announced | September 27, 2015 | | $1,000.00 Initial Payment Due * | mid-October | | Program Fee Balance, Tuition and Fees Due | early January |
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| *All students will receive an email when they are accepted to a program and will have 10 days from that notification to make their $1,000.00 Initial Payment. |
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| Please note that this program is highly competitive and will accept only a limited number of applicants. |
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| Contacts | |
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| Khalil Masmoudi |
| Faculty Director |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| 317 Jastak Burgess Hall |
| 302-831-8262 |
| khalilm@udel.edu |
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| Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates. |
