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Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy

Introduction | Entry Requirements | Program Requirements | Degree Requirements
Core Courses | International Relations Courses | Area Concentration

Area Concentration (9 SCH)

Students are required to take three courses from an area concentration of their choice.

North African and Middle Eastern Studies

The aim of this area concentration is to situate Morocco and its international relations within the Arab and Islamic contexts. Both the Moroccan state and Moroccan society define themselves as part of this greater historic and cultural realm, an identity which is particularly reflected in Morocco’s relations with other North African and Middle Eastern countries, and also with Europe and the USA. Courses in this concentration explore contemporary issues related to state-building, identity construction, cultural and artistic expression, philosophy, religious practice, material culture, and such social phenomena as gender relations, migration, tourism and urbanization. Courses deal with both the domestic and the international aspects of these issues.

Courses

The following courses satisfy this area concentration.

European Studies

The European Studies concentration aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of European international relations, politics, history, culture, and society. The concentration will also explore the role of the European Union in external relations, institution-building, and the construction of pan-European norms. Europe’s quest for security, prosperity and identity will be addressed throughout the concentration’s courses. The concentration will also address issues that have shaped European identities, thought, and literature

Courses

The following courses satisfy this area concentration.

American Studies

This concentration seeks to respond to the growing need within Morocco to understand, analyze and deal with issues concerning the United States within an international framework. This concentration will focus on providing the Moroccan graduate student with a high degree of understanding of American political and societal structures and life. The student will become familiar with basic texts and historical events in the American experience and learn about the leading problems and characteristics of the United States. The current concentration focuses on the United States, but it is envisioned that other countries will be added in due time. The concentration is aimed at graduates from both Al Akhawayn and other universities, career professionals interested in further training and, overseas students who wish to gain expertise about the United States and other American countries.

Courses

TOTAL 35-51 SCH

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