Extra-curricular activities in Fez

Conversational Berber
Introductory courses in Berber (Tamazight) are designed to give students basic communication skills. The primary focus will be on speaking, listening and vocabulary. The Berber script is not covered.

Cultural courses and activities
Cultural courses are arranged on a private basis. They may be taken solely or in conjunction with language courses.

Courses in Media Arabic are designed to give students an introduction to reading newspapers, magazines and understanding news broadcasts. This course is recommended for second and third year Arabic students, but can be adjusted to meet students' specific needs and levels.

Courses in Koranic Arabic include basic linguistic structures of Koranic Arabic and necessary vocabulary to grasp Koranic texts. This course is recommended for students with at least three years of Arabic experience, but can be adjusted for less experienced students.

In the course on Women in Islam, students will explore the role of women in Islamic culture from pre-Islamic era to the present. The religious and social positions of Muslim women are studied through film, photography and literature. Contemporary dress code, economic self-sufficiency, gender interactions and the role of women in the medina are also discussed. No previous knowledge of Islam or Arabic is required for this course.

Other courses in Arabic language and Arab culture include: Koranic Recitation, Arabic Literature in Translation, Sciences of the Koran, Hadith, Wood and Plaster Carving, Calligraphy, Lute (Oud) and Moroccan cooking.

In addition to Cultural courses, the Language Institute offers a comprehensive lecture program on different aspects of Islam. Lectures address historical and contemporary topics, aiming at cross-cultural dialogues.

A variety of sport opportunities are also available. You can practice sports at affiliated sports clubs in the city. Trips to the Fez stadium to watch football matches may also be arranged.

You can participate in tours and cultural excursions. The Language Institute offers three tours in Fez on a regular basis: a general tour of the Medina, a tour to the Medersas, and another to the Mellah or Jewish quarter. The Language Institute can also arrange trips and transportation to a variety of sites throughout Morocco according to your wishes.