Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) in Rabat, Morocco
- IES in Rabat, Morocco is located in the capital, Rabat. The IES curriculum concentrates on Arabic language and North African Studies courses, taught in English and French.
- Modern Standard Arabic is offered at the advanced beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, while beginning Moroccan Colloquial Arabic is taught in an intensive course during the three-week program orientation in the city of Fez. Area studies courses taught in English in Rabat include, depending on the semester: North African Cultural Identities, Contemporary History of Morocco, Literature in Translation, American Cultural Discourse on Morocco, Islam in North Africa, Moroccan Politics, and Gender and Society.
- Courses in French are: Maghrebian Francophone Literature, North African Politics, and Advanced French Language. Students with at least four semesters of French or Spanish may enroll in one course taught in that language at Mohammed V University, where they will study with local students.
- Supervised, credit-bearing internships are offered with NGOs, businesses, museums, and schools. Multi-day field trips travel to areas of regional historical and cultural interest such as the Sahara Desert and Granada and Cordoba in southern Spain.
- Student housing options include home-stays and Moroccan university dormitories.
- Eligibility: Arabic Track: At least one semester of Arabic. French recommended. French Track: At least four semesters of French or equivalent. Arabic recommended. French-track students must also study Arabic in Morocco.
International Education of Students (IES) | PH: 800-995-2300 ext. 5036 (Amber Mercier) | Fax: 312-944-1448
amercier@iesabroad.org
