Politics and Contemporary Religion of Morocco

Politics and Religion in Contemporary Morocco

Instructor: Brian Calfano

Program purpose: This is an intensive program focusing on Religion and Politics of Morocco. Students will experience many of the cultural wonders of Morocco. There will be site visits to Fes, Volubilis, Merzouga, Casablanca, and Rabat that will provide students with a glimpse of the life and culture of this beautiful country.

Program cost per student: $3,250.

Dates of program: May 15-29

Application deadline: October 1, 2010

Airfare deposit deadline: October 1, 2010; Amount: $100

Trip deposit deadline: October 15, 2010; Amount: $250

Preliminary drop deadline: December 17, 2010 (student must find another student to take his/her place in order to receive a refund; request to drop must be made in writing-no email-by 5 p.m.)

Balance of payment deadline: February 14, 2011

Drop deadline: March 10, 2011 (in writing-no email-by 5 p.m.)

Airfare balance due: April 1, 2011

Class: PLS 497, PLS 797 (3 Credits total)

What is included? Round trip airfare (estimated $1,200), Airport pick up and drop off in Morocco, welcome group meal and farewell group meal, on-site orientation meeting, student housing in apartments, excursions to Casablanca, Fes, Merzouga, Rabat and Voulubilis, health insurance, and ISA Resident Director support

What is not included? Tuition