DePaul offers a summer intensive language program for students interested in learning Arabic at the cultural and geographical connection point between two continents. Students partake in intensive language study in the centuries-old city of Fez,
Language Courses:
ARB101 Basic Arabic I
ARB102 Basic Arabic II
ARB103 Basic Arabic III
ARB104 Intermediate Arabic I
ARB105 Intermediate Arabic II
ARB106 Intermediate Arabic III
ARB198 Arabic Language Study
ARB201 Advanced Arabic I
ARB202 Advanced Arabic II
ARB203 Advanced Arabic III
ARB298 Arabic Language Study
ARB398 Advanced Arabic Language Study I
ARB398 Advanced Arabic Language Study II
ARB398 Advanced Arabic Language Study III
ARB398 Advanced Arabic Language Study IV
Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
In Morocco, students will be housed with families either in the Medina of Fez or the Ville Nouvelle. This allows them to practice Arabic learned in class and to gain a unique insight into Moroccan culture and lifestyle. Participants are provided with three meals a day.
EXPENSES
In addition to DePaul tuition for 16 credits, costs include a specific program fee. For updated information on specific program expenses, click here:
The program fee covers housing, three meals per day while in the home-stay, study abroad health insurance, wireless access at ALIF, cell phone rental and excursions to Meknes and Rabat.
For Morocco, students must plan their budgets to cover airfare, passport and visa fees, local transportation, supplies, books, cell phone usage and personal expenses.
DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees. Program fees are based on actual costs of the prior year and projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost.
APPLICATION
There are no language prerequisites to participate in this program. However, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA. To apply to this program, students must submit:
• A complete DePaul Study Abroad Program application form
• Two (2) academic recommendation forms from faculty familiar with your academic work.
• An official copy of your transcripts. At DePaul, these may be requested on Campus Connect in the Students section under Request Official Transcripts.
DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 E. Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15