Perhaps Morocco is on your bucket list, or you've always been fascinated by the Beat Poets. Maybe you're interested Edward Said's concept of Orientalism, or you'd like to practice your Arabic language skills. In any case, you won't want to pass up this opportunity!
- Journey to Morocco to explore the influence of Moroccan culture on American culture, specifically on the writers and poets associated with the Beat movement in the U.S.
- Visit Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Essaouira while reading works written by Moroccan and American writers who lived in the country, and watching movies from American cinema filmed in Morocco.
- Highlights include: Guest lectures from professors at a local college in Rabat and survival Arabic language tutorials. All literary course content occurs in English.
- Education Abroad will enroll you in ARHU269A (3 credits) OR ENGL269A (3 credits)
Program Dates: Jan 8-26
Pre-requisites: None
Program Fee: $3740
Go here for more comprehensive information, and to apply, deadline is October 1:
UMD Education Abroad Scholarships have recently raised their amount to $1200!
The deadline to apply for a UMD Education Abroad Scholarship is September 24. Go here to apply:
For course, itinerary or in-country information, please contact Zein El-Amine at zelamine@gmail.com or Miran
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