| Program Title: |
Pitzer Exchange with the Al-Akhawayn University - Ifrane |
| Location: |
Ifrane, Morocco
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco |
| Host website: |
www.aui.ma/and www.alif-fes.com/ |
| Eligibility: |
Students in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available. |
| Preparation: |
At least one area studies course in literature or film, history, political studies, French or Arabic language is required. Suggested additional general preparation course options include: Comparative Politics; Intercultural Communications; Language Culture and Society; Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies; Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the Al-Akhawayn forms. |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: Early July to late December
Spring Semester: Early January to Late May |
| Required Courses: |
Participants are expected to take one language course (Arabic or French) and courses that include content on Moroccan history, politics, literature, culture, and a choice between Arabic or French language. |
| Intensive Language: |
Standard Arabic, Moroccan conversational Arabic and French are taught as regular college courses. |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor |
| Course Options: |
The University offers broad curricular offerings with particular strengths in International Studies, Women and Development, Media Studies, North African and Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science and International Cooperation, Computer Science, Finance, French, Arabic, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology. |
| Required Classes: |
A pre-semester language course worth one Pitzer credit is offered by the Arabic Language Institute in Fez. Five Al-Akhawayn courses (15 units) is equivalent to 4 courses of credit at Pitzer. |
| Housing Options: |
Students live with and take all meals with host families. |
| Advising notes: |
Up to four students per year can be accepted. Students choosing the fall semester option are responsible for their own room and board during the three week break between the language and university components. |
| Online News: |
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/morocco.htm |
