Fez: Language Media and Culture

Led by Professors Raphaël Bloch Lainé & Waddick Doyle

FR1099FB1 Teaching your own Language in Paris
CM5005 Identity Formation in a Transnational World
CM5001 Global Communications

This immersive program deepens insights into language and cultural identity in a historic city celebrated for its linguistic and spiritual diversity. Highlights include an introductory colloquial Arabic course at a partner school, a village visit, and tours of key cultural sites. Participants will explore scholarly heritage at the renowned Al-Qarawiyyin Library, home to ancient manuscripts by figures like Ibn Khaldun. Hands-on workshops in Arabic calligraphy and traditional cooking offer firsthand experience of the region’s rich artistic and culinary traditions. Through these activities, reflective discussions, and cultural exchanges, students will engage with how language and identity are shaped and shared across transnational spaces.

Trip cost: €950
Includes round-trip transportation to the destination, hotel accommodations with breakfast, a group meal, local visits, professors’ trip costs, and VAT

Last day to register/cancel: January 19, 2025 • Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than January 31 for the Spring 2025 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.