Overview
Why study abroad in Morocco?
In a globalized world, it’s important to understand the complex drivers of migration, the policies that govern human mobility, and how human rights are key to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. International migration is at the top of the global policy agenda with an understanding that migration can bring economic, social, and cultural benefits, and yet proponents of nationalistic political movements argue that the challenges posed by documented and undocumented migration outweigh these benefits.
This program explores the interconnectedness of these issues in the context of Moroccan and Sub-Saharan migrations to the European Union through the analysis of the experiences of the migrants themselves, the challenges they face, the policies that affect their lives, and the impact of migration on Morocco’s development. Students examine the global governance of migration through issues of poverty, climate change, integration, and the human rights of migrants. The program allows students to put forward scenarios and solutions to the challenges of current and future migration trends in Morocco, sub-Saharan Africa, and the EU.
Excursions to Agadir and Tiznit in the south inform the nexus of issues that complicate and intersect with migration, from climate change to poverty to local development. Visits to migration networks in Tangier, Tetuán, and the Spanish enclave Ceuta in the north provide insights into the lived realities of migrant communities, and a nuanced understanding of attempts to achieve social justice on local, regional, and global scales. An excursion to the Netherlands provides a comprehensive understanding of migration politics, integration, and social justice in the EU.
Highlights
- Study the challenges of migration and policy solutions being implemented and put forward in Morocco and the European Union.
- Complete a five-week internship with an organization working in migration or a related field, or work on an independent project on a topic of your choice.
- Visit Dutch Moroccan communities in the Netherlands to understand the everyday realities of diaspora communities.
- Enhance your perspective on the impact of migration on development in Morocco as a sending and destination country.
- Explore climate change as a major driver of migration through visits to Amazigh communities in southern Morocco where changing ecosystems adversely affect the population.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites; however, students with a background in French will find ample opportunity for French language practice while also learning Arabic.