This program will begin immediately after Ramadan and will last five weeks. The program will consist of four weeks of classroom instruction and one week of cultural exploration, Arabic language practice, and community engagement. The program is offering two new courses designed exclusively to be taught abroad on this program! These courses are RELG 398: "Special Topics in Islam and Politics" and MODL 298: "Amreeca: The U.S. in Arab Eyes".
RELG 398: “Special Topics: Islam and Politics” examines the role of Islam in different Muslim states and the relationship of Islam to the major political issues of today, including the role of religion in the politics of the modern Middle East and North Africa. Students will be exposed to the dynamics of Islam and politics in Morocco through guest speakers and site visits.
Through MODL 298“Amreeca”, students will have an opportunity to explore Islam, what it means to be an American in the eyes of Arabs, what Arabs think of American family values, the American war on terrorism, and the American involvement in the peace process in the Middle East. They will investigate questions of national security importance, and enhance their cross-cultural ability to become better global citizens. In addition, they will investigate cultural differences, and conduct surveys on Arabic public opinion.
In addition to taking these two courses, students who have Arabic experience will have the opportunity to meet with volunteer conversation partners to improve upon Arabic language skills. During weekends the program will organize field trips to include panel discussions, guest speakers (Islamic scholars, politicians and government representatives) and Arabic calligraphy and Arabic cooking and Henna workshops.
More details at: http://unl.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=12502