Rabat Courses – 2027 Summer
Academics
The city of Rabat reflects a rich blend of Arab, Berber, and French influences and is an ideal locale to study Moroccan culture and Arabic language. Through field trips to historic sites, cultural institutions, and vibrant neighborhoods, you will engage directly with local traditions and daily life, enriching your classroom learning and fostering deeper connections with the community.
You will enroll in three to four credits during the summer session. At least one 3-credit course is required. Courses are small and meet daily for a minimum of three hours plus study outside of class. The intimate class size allows for meaningful discussions and close interaction with your professor and other students. Courses are taught in English and no prior knowledge of Arabic or French is required.
Courses Offered
Course availability is contingent upon scheduling constraints, meeting enrollment minimums, and is subject to change. View course details and descriptions.
Summer
Moroccan Culture and Language
- Darija (Moroccan Arabic) for Daily Communication
- Elementary Arabic I (Modern Standard Arabic)
- Intercultural Communication and Community Engagement
- Politics and Society in North Africa
Non-Credit Workshops
- Moroccan Cuisine
USAC Course Descriptions
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- SummerArabic World Languages and Literatures 100-level 4 credits Taught in Arabic
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- SummerArabic World Languages and Literatures 100-level 1 credit Taught in Arabic
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- SummerCommunications Honors Sociology 300-level 3 credits Taught in English
This experiential, service-learning course develops students’ intercultural communication skills and intercultural competence through active engagement with community partners in Rabat, Morocco. Students explore how cultural values, communication styles, identity, and power shape interactions across differences, drawing from frameworks such as Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and fair-trade learning. Through structured reflection, reading, facilitated discussions, cultural immersion, and 5 hours of community engagement per week, students deepen their cultural self-awareness, develop adaptive communication skills, examine ethical dimensions of service, and collaborate on a project that advances the social mission of a local partner organization.
Honors-eligible: This course is eligible for honors credit. Membership in your home university Honors program and supplemental honors learning agreement is required to receive honors credit for this course. See USAC Honors page
- SummerCommunications Honors Sociology 300-level 3 credits Taught in English
This experiential, service-learning course develops students’ intercultural communication skills and intercultural competence through active engagement with community partners in Rabat, Morocco. Students explore how cultural values, communication styles, identity, and power shape interactions across differences, drawing from frameworks such as Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and fair-trade learning. Through structured reflection, reading, facilitated discussions, cultural immersion, and 5 hours of community engagement per week, students deepen their cultural self-awareness, develop adaptive communication skills, examine ethical dimensions of service, and collaborate on a project that advances the social mission of a local partner organization.
Honors-eligible: This course is eligible for honors credit. Membership in your home university Honors program and supplemental honors learning agreement is required to receive honors credit for this course. See USAC Honors page
- Summer
This series of workshops introduces students to Moroccan cuisine through hands-on experiences that connect food, culture, and community. Students will learn about traditional ingredients, cooking techniques, and the role that food plays in daily life while preparing and sharing Moroccan dishes. Activities may include making khobz (Moroccan bread) and baking it in a communal neighborhood oven, preparing traditional meals, and engaging with local community members and organizations connected to food traditions in the medina.
- SummerPolitical Science Sociology 300-level 3 credits Taught in English
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