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Moroccan Civil Society: Historical Traditions and Contemporary Challenges DOCUMENT RESUME ED 438 197 SO 030 839 TITLE Moroccan Civil Society: Historical Traditions and Contemporary Challenges. Curriculum Projects of a Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad, June 25-July 29, 1998 (Morocco). SPONS AGENCY Center for International Education (ED), Washington, DC. PUB DATE 1998-00-00 NOTE 303p.; For a related item from this Moroccan Seminar, see SO 030 838. Administered by the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange, Rabat, Morocco. PUB TYPE Collected Works General (020) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC13 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Area Studies; *Curriculum Development; Foreign Countries; *Global Education; Higher Education; *Non Western Civilization; Social Studies; *World Literature IDENTIFIERS Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad Program; *Morocco ABSTRACT This collection of curriculum projects is the result of the Participation of 15 teacher/authors in the 1998 Fulbright-Hays seminar in Morocco. Projects in the collection focus on various topics in Moroccan society. The following curriculum projects are outlined in the collection: "Studies in African Cultures: A Course Syllabus" (Dinker I. Patel); "Islam in Morocco"(L. Michael Lewis); "Notes on Seminar Presentations" (Mary Tyler); "The Lands of North Africa: Focus on Morocco" (Ajile Aisha Amatullah-Rahman); "Morocco: Out of This World" (Lurana Amis); "Islamic Art and Architecture" (Betty Lau): "Morocco: Sight, Sound, and Taste" (Alba De Leon); "An Open Letter Response to Fatima's Journal Entry" (Aaron Braun); "The Moroccan Eye: An Introduction to Modern Moroccan Literature" (Elizabeth Moose); "The Year of the Elephant by Leila Abouzeid: A Case for Inclusion" (Ann Fey); "Individual Projects on Morocco for Senior High School Students" (Jerome A. Kaminski); "Moroccan Politics and Society" (Timothy J. Schorn); "Early Middle Eastern and North African Civilizations: A Course Syllabus" (Jacob Abadi); "Bargaining in the Traditional Market" (Peter Hess); and "An Introduction to Sociology: A Course Syllabus" (John A. Cabe). (BT) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program CURRICULUM PROJECTS OF A FULBRIGHT-HAYS SEMINAR ABROAD IN MOROCCO Moroccan Civil Society: Historical Traditions and Contemporary Challenges (25th June29th July 1998) Administering Agency Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange 7, rue d'Agadir, Rabat, Morocco Tel (212)(7) 76 41 09/76 04 68 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Fax (212)(7) 76 88 52 Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Email: [email protected] This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization Website: www.alakhawayn.ma/macece originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated inthis document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY osobite BEST COPY AVAILABLE _ensitm_en_i_c 0_ TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) U.S. Department of Education Seminars Abroad Program 1998 MOROCCAN CIVIL SOCIETY: HISTORICAL TRADITIONS AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES The Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (Administering Agency) LIST OF PARTICIPANT CURRICULUM PROJECTS Studies In African Cultures: A Course Syllabus Dinker I. Patel 1 Islam In Morocco L. Michael Lewis 8 Notes On Seminar Presentations Mary Tyler 19 The Lands Of North Africa: Focus On Morocco Ajile Aisha 74 Antatullah-Rahman Morocco: Out Of This World Lurana Antis 124 Islamic Art And Architecture Betty Lau 160 Morocco: Sight, Sound, And Taste Alba De Leon 179 An Open Letter Response To Fatima's Journal Entry Aaron Braun 217 The Moroccan Eye: An Introduction To Modern Elizabeth Moose 225 Moroccan Literature The Year Of The Elephant By Leila Abouzeid: A Ann Fey 229 Case For Inclusion Individual Projects On Morocco For Senior High .Jerome A. Kaminski 235 School Students Moroccan Politics And Society 1)r. Tintothy J. Schorn 244 Early Middle Eastern And North African Civilizations: Jacob Abadi 250 A Course Syllabus Bargaining In The Traditional Market Peter Hess 277 An Introduction To Sociology: A Course Syllabus John A. Cabe 291 U.S. Department of Education Seminars Abroad Program 1998 Moroccan Civil Society: Historical Traditions and Contemporary Challenges a A 0 . STU DI E$:: IN, AFRICAN CULTURES: A. COURSE SYLLABUS Dinker 1. Patel Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY 40601, USA. I 4 STUDIES IN AFRICAN CULTURES: COURSE SYLLABUS Dinker I. Patel Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY 40601, U.S.A. PREFACE The following course syllabus for an African Studies Seminar was designed for students at Kentucky State University (KSU). The course fulfills the requirement of a non-western courseoption in the Integrative Studies Program of. the Whitney M.Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies. Kentucky State University was founded in 1886 to African-Americans. As such it was part of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) system. KSU currently serves the educational aspirations of a diverse groups of students from Kentucky, all parts of theUnited States of America,as well as other parts ofthe world. Moroccan, African, and other international students interested in attending Kentucky State University are welcome to write to: Dr. Dinker Patel, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY 40601, U.S.A. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Whitney M. Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies Integrative Studies Program IGS 301: Studies in African Cultures Syllabus and Course Outline INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Dinker Patel SESSION: Spring 1998 DIVISION: BSS CLASS TIME: TR 09:30- 10:45 OFFICE: HH 303 CLASSROOM: HEI 108 OFFICE TELEPHONE: 227-6319 OFFICE HOURS: TBA REQUIRED TEXTS: Khapoya, Vincent., The African Experience Second Edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Bohanon, Paul and Curtin, Philip, Africa and Africans. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press Ramsay, Jaffress F., Global Studies:Africa, Seventh Edition.Guilford, CT: The Dushkin Publishing Group OTHER RESOURCES: The library has numerous resources relevant to this course which are available to the student, and it has resource personnel willing to assist in the student's exploration of these resources. An abbreviated bibliography of books on Africa and some additional readings will be placed on reserve at the Blazer Library. As you will be expected to write several essays, you may wish to explore the offerings of the University's Communication Skills Center (which includes the former writing clinic). Related films and videotapes will be shown to supplement readings and lectures. RATIONALE: In view of Kentucky State University's mission to assumethe role of a liberal arts institution, the study of other people's cultures and theircontribution to human progress and development in an increasingly complicated world is essential.This need for a well balanced global awareness, therefore, makes the study of African cultures acrucial component of an integratedstudies program. 1GS 301, a studyof African Cultures, offers students acomprehensive exposure to the historical, social, political, artistic andeconomic trends of Africa; itis therefore relevant for broadening the student's perspective. The studyof Africa's cultures also provides studentswith a means of taking a morerealistic and more comprehensive view of othercultures, Western and Non-Western. GOAL: The goal of the course is to introduce students toAfrican studies through selected readingsof primary and secondary materials. As an introductorylevel course, the course is intended togive students only a taste of what Africa is all about.Being interdisciplinary in approach, this course politics, willprepare students for morespecialized studies of African peoples,cultures, economics, and artistic expressions. OBJECTIVES: I.Through the study of African history, studentswill learn to understand and appreciate Africa's contribution to human progress and civilization. and 2.Through the study of African philosophy andreligion, students will learn to understand appreciate African's view of the universe and theirplace in it. 3.Through the study of various African societies,students will gain an understanding of the richness and the variety of African cultures. 4.Through the study of African sculpture, music, andliterature, students will understand the wealth and significance of African artistic expressions. 5.Through the study of African political and social structures,students will learn to appreciate Africa's role in global political economy and have a greaterunderstanding of international relations. 6.Through the integrative study of each of the above aspectsof African cultures, students will have a conceptual framework for understanding andappreciating other cultures. EVALUATION: Final grades will depend on:Successful and timely completion of all assignments;meaningful contributions to class discussions; class attendance, andperiodic examinations. TOPICAL SEQUENCE 1. AFRICA: THE CONTINENT AND ITS PEOPLE Introduction 1 Geography 2 Demography 8 Language and Culture 13 Readings from Africa and Africans 1. Myths & Facts 5 2. The African Continent 17 3. Mapping Africa 33 2. AFRICAN TRADITIONALINSTITUTIONS Introduction 27 Kinship 30 Forms of Marriage 34 Non-kinship Groups 40 The Individual in AfricanSocieties 44 Family Life and Socialization 50 1. Family Life 50 2. Socialization 51 Traditional
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