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Over the past two decades, Amazigh Studies has gained momentum, fostering new academic and cultural initiatives in both North Africa and the Anglophone world. This Critical Amazigh Studies Summer Institute (CASSI) aims to remedy the shortcomings of the current situation of Amazigh studies in Anglophone academia by offering seminars, lectures, workshops, and language learning opportunities, equipping participants with the crucial tools they need to engage critically with Amazigh cultural production, historiography, and critical scholarship.
The CASSI is open to both students and faculty who are curious about Amazigh Studies. No prior knowledge of the topic is required.
The CASSI has no prerequisites; participants with no prior knowledge of Amazigh Studies questions will receive full support and supplementary resources to ensure a smooth and enriching learning experience.
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, John Hopkins Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, and the Chloe Center for the Critical Study of Racism, Immigration, and Colonialism
Program Includes
Seminars & Workshops: Led by experts in Amazigh Studies, covering topics such as Amazigh language, linguistics, historiography, anthropology, literature, film, and media.
Language Learning Opportunities: A daily Amazigh language class for beginners throughout the duration of the CASSI.
Accommodation: Comfortable lodging for the duration of the program, ensuring a convenient and immersive experience.
Airport Transfer: Pick-up and drop-off services from the airport to ensure a smooth arrival and departure for all participants.
Cost of Program: $2,500 per participant
Location: International University of Rabat, Morocco
Outcomes & Credits: The CASSI provides a comprehensive introduction to Amazigh history, language, and cultural production while fostering critical engagement with key debates in the field. Students will develop interdisciplinary perspectives, linguistic skills, and a deeper understanding of Amazigh societies within North African and global contexts. Course/ 5 US Credits
School Co-Directors:
Aomar Boum, The UCLA NELC and Center for Near Eastern Studies.
Brahim El Guabli, Comparative Thought and Literature, Johns Hopkins University.
Najib Moukhtari, College of Social Sciences, Université Internationale de Rabat.