Academe


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Dr. Steven Isaac

Morocco & Spain

Berber Culture: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
HIST 484-01
10 – 25 May 2009

Applications Ready: Applications are now available either through Dr. Isaac (Ruffner 227) or in the swivel racks outside the Study Abroad offices in Ruffner. Please note that there is an essay asked for on the back page of the application. This can be a standard style, double-spaced essay. Also: the application comes with two recommendation forms. One of these is for your advisor, but many students do not always know their advisor that well, so you can feel free to treat that form as an optional extra. Applications are due to Dr. Isaac by 30 November 2008. 

Financial Deadlines: Payments must be made out to Longwood University and deposited with the cashiering office. At the moment, the overall fee (not counting the tuition for HIST 483!!) appears to be floating at $3150, but we're still working to bring it down where we can.

  • 1 December: $500
  • 6 February: $1000
  • 6 March: $1000
  • 3 April: balance remaining
  • Proposed Schedule

    Dates Locations Sites of Interest / Topics du jour
    Spring 2008 Longwood Assigned readings, films, and preparations for a bit of cultural immersion/shock
    10 May Depart Washington area airport
    11 May Arrive Casablanca; visit, then Marrakesh by evening Visit to Hassan II Mosque
    12 May Marrakesh Guided visit through medinah (Saadian tombs, Bahia Palace, Ali ben Youssef Qur‘anic School, souks, gardens) ; Overnight in traditional riad
    13 May Marrakesh High Atlas Mtns (lunch & visit with Berber family); Tin Mal Mosque; Night back in Marrakesh
    14 May Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzatate – Skoura “Hollywood of Morocco”; Overnight stay in 18th-century casbah
    15 May Tinjedad – Sahara Desert Berber Museum in Tinjedad; Camel Trek; Overnight in the desert
    16 May Khamlia–Ziz Valley Oasis–Errachidia Gnawa Music in freed slave village; lunch with local family
    17 May Midelt–Ifrane Dinner with family and traditional music (Ahidouss local band)
    18 May Ifrane–Fez Light hike through cedar forest; visit to local women’s co-operative
    19 May Fez Guided visit through medinah (9000 streets and alleyways...famed tanneries & more); lunchtime Arabic calligraphy workshop!
    20 May Moulay Idriss – Volubilis – Chefchaouen Tomb of Idriss; Ancient Roman capital’s ruins
    21 May Chefchaouen Lunch in village; Artisanal pottery workshop
    22 May Ferry: Tangiers to Algeciras  
    23 May Cordoba  
    24 May Alhambra  
    25 May Depart Malaga for USA  
    5 June   Final Paper Due

    U.S. Consulate in Casablanca (Info for U.S. Citizens)