2010/2011 Arabic Study Abroad Programs

Study Arabic in Morocco and get transferable college credit

Through its partners, Moulay Ismail University in Meknes and Brookhaven College in Dallas, Texas, Qalam Center offers transferable credit to American University students for semester, summer intensive, and winter session programs.  Qalam Center study abroad programs offer the highest instruction quality, smaller class sizes, more instruction time, more flexibility, more exploration activities and more support than other study abroad programs in Morocco.  Because Qalam Center is a privately owned institution and sells its programs directly, Qalam Center credit programs are affordable for all students and cost 40-60% less than most other competitor programs for Arabic study abroad.

Qalam Center’s programs are suitable for students of all Arabic language levels who want to focus on language acquisition and communication skills. In addition to the language courses, students will also visit the cities of Casablanca, Fes, Meknes,Chefchaoun and Marrakech as well as the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Eastern Moroccan Sahara.

Semester Programs

The Semester in Rabat Intensive Arabic Language program offers students a rigorous language curriculum focused on learning a language of both ancient beauty and modern importance. The academic curriculum focuses on Modern Standard Arabic language instruction as well as an initial introduction to Colloquial Moroccan Arabic.

Program Dates

Program Includes

•  14 transfer credits/One semester of study (360 classroom contact hours)
•  6 guest lectures by visiting professors
•  24 local excursions
•  12 calligraphy sessions
•  School Lunch (traditional Moroccan cuisine) Monday – Friday
•  Airport pickup and drop-off
•  Weekend trip to Fes, Meknes, Volubilis
•  Weekend trip to Casablanca Hassan II Mosque
•  Weekend trip to Marrakech/Essouira
•  Weekend trip to Arfoud/Errachidia (the Sahara)
•  Weekend trip to Tangiers/Chefchaoun (the Rif Mountains

Semester Housing

Host Family Accommodations  includes: a single room with a Moroccan family, breakfast and dinner 7 days a week
School Residence (Double Occupancy) includes: a double room in the school residence, WIFI internet access, cleaning 2x /week, breakfast Monday-Friday.
School Residence (Single Occupancy)  includes: includes: a double room in the school residence, WIFI internet access, cleaning 2x /week, breakfast Monday-Friday.

Summer Intensive Sessions

The summer intensive Arabic program in Rabat offers students an opportunity to markedly increase their Arabic communication skills and, in many cases, advance through up to two semester’s worth of material during their summer break. The academic curriculum focuses on Modern Standard Arabic as the language of instruction.

Program Dates

Each session includes:

•  5 credits/session of study (120 classroom contact hours) (max: 14 credits)
•  2 Guest lectures by visiting professors
•  Twice weekly local excursions
•  Calligraphy courses 2x/week
•  School lunch Monday - Friday
•  Airport pickup and drop-ff
•  Trip to Casablanca Hassan II Mosque (All Sessions)
•  Trip to Marrakech/Essaouira (Session A)
•  Trip to Northern Rif Mountains (Session B)
•  Trip to Fes, Meknes, Volubilis (Session C)
•  Exploration desert trip Merzouga/Arfoud/Errachidia (All Sessions)

Housing

Host Family Accommodations includes: a single room with a welcoming Moroccan family, breakfast and dinner 7 days a week
School Residence (Double Occupancy) includes: a double room, WIFI access, cleaning 2x /week, breakfast Monday-Friday.
School Residence (Single Occupancy)  includes: a single room, WIFI access, cleaning 2x /week, breakfast Monday-Friday.

Winter Intensive Session

The winter session intensive Arabic program in Rabat offers students an opportunity markedly improve their communication skills in Arabic during their winter break. The academic curriculum focuses on Modern Standard Arabic as the language of instruction.

Program Dates

Winter Session Includes-

•  5 credits/One session of study (120 classroom contact hours)
•  guest lectures by visiting professors
•  twice weekly local excursions
•  calligraphy courses
•  all meals except weekend lunches
•  airport transfers
•  Exploration trip to Casablanca Hassan II Mosque
•  Exploration trip to Fes, Meknes, Volubilis

Housing

Host Family Accommodations includes: a single room with a Moroccan family, breakfast and dinner 7 days a week
School Residence (Double Occupancy) includes: a double room in the school residence, WIFI internet access, cleaning 2x /week, breakfast Monday-Friday.
School Residence (Single Occupancy) includes: a single room in the school residence, WIFI internet access, cleaning 2x /week, breakfast Monday-Friday.