Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU): Minor Morocco Studies. This includes a lecture series ( work groups) 'Orientation on Morocco', postcolonial literature focused on Morocco, Moroccan Arabic course A and B. Furthermore, Morocco is often discussed in 'Livelihood, Alliances and Governance' for students of social and cultural anthropology. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Oriental Languages and Cultures course: No, Morocco used to be a specialization, but now the focus is on Egypt.Tilburg University (UvT): Formerly for students of intercultural communication: knowledge of the Arab world, sociolinguistics of Arabic and Berber, Moroccan Arabic course, introduction to the Berber language and culture. Attention is now being paid to (aspects of) Morocco in the new study General Cultural Sciences at the Faculty of Communication and Culture. An important pillar in this (and the research) is multiculturalism, in which the position of language, culture and religion (Islam) of ethnic groups living in the Netherlands is explained in detail. Various courses are devoted to it, such as “Cultures in the Netherlands” and “Media and the multicultural debate”. University of Amsterdam (UvA): No, the emphasis in the study Arabic language and culture is on Egypt. In the minor migrant languages, however, attention is paid to Moroccan Arabic and Berber. Utrecht University (UU): Yes, in recent years two courses "Languages and Cultures of North Africa" have been given in which Riffian was taught and the history of Morocco. In 2006 there was a post-academic course (although also open to students) which included a new Riffin course. Fontys Hogescholen: Yes, a college in Morocco is included in the teacher training program as the region of origin and developing country. Attention is also paid to Morocco in the subjects of intercultural education and the multicultural society. There is also a field practical of 15-30 days for third-year students of the geography teacher training course, and there are refresher courses including field practicals for teachers of secondary education and vocational education. There will also be a minor in sustainable global development and interculturality, with generous attention to (the cultural aspects of) Morocco and where an internship of approximately 2 months is planned in Morocco. Furthermore, at the end of April this year, a cooperation agreement was signed with Al Akhawayn University in Ifran, Morocco. Under the agreement, a student from IBMS is currently there, and a Moroccan business student is coming here. University of Groningen (RUG): Yes, lectures with case studies focused on Morocco, eg anthropology of Muslim cultures. Leiden University: Yes, every year a lecture on Tashelhiyt Berber (South Morocco), 2 hours a week seminar. A lecture in Riffin Berber (Northern Morocco) every other year, 2 hours of lectures per week. Every year an MA lecture: Current Research in Languages and Cultures of the Maghreb. On request: Moroccan Arabic. Hogeschool De Horst: Once a year, within the Choice/Free Space programme, a study trip to Morocco is offered, including visits to practical institutions in the field of social work. The trip is prepared and supervised by 2 teachers and a student of Moroccan descent (as a graduation project). Links are also made with Morocco in internships, voluntary work and other educational projects carried out by students in the Netherlands.Utrecht University of the Arts (HKU): At the moment there are no educational activities specifically aimed at Morocco, but the HKU actively focuses on immigrant youngsters (and therefore also Moroccan youngsters) with the aim of interest them in culture/theatre in general and possibly. In due course an education at the HKU.Rotterdam Conservatory & Rotterdam Dance Academy (Codarts): There are plans to develop a minor in Maghreb music, initially together with Barcelona.INHOLLAND: Our School of Economics has just started building a network of partnerships. After a working visit to Morocco in June 2005, 5 institutes were selected with which we would like to work together. This concerns student and teacher exchange.Hogeschool Utrecht: No, Morocco will be included in the geography and history courses at the PABO and second-degree programmes.Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland (CHN): Yes, these activities are aimed at to recruit Morocco. There are no specific substantive components aimed at Morocco.

VU: The 'Orientatie op Morocco' lecture series now has about 25 participants. In 2003/4 about 75 students took part in 'Orientatie op Morocco' and 28 students followed Moroccan Arabic A.RU: Introduction to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern studies: between 40 and 50 students. Capita selecta ethnography of the Mediterranean area: between 25 and 30 students. MES master course on the Mediterranean: 12 students last year. Arabic department: 5 – 7 students annually for Moroccan 1 and 2.UvA: Introduction to Berber language and culture: max. 10 students. Fontys Hogescholen: 30 to 40 students (teacher training). RUG: 75-100 students. Leiden University: 5 to 10 students.UU: In recent years, approximately 10 to 15 students have been enrolled in this education ("Languages and Cultures of North Africa" ) part.Hogeschool De Horst: Study trip: 15-18.CHN: There are 2-3 students a year (usually BA hospitality).Hogeschool In holland :No answer to this question!!???

VU: 'Orientation on Morocco': 5 ECTS, postcolonial literature: 5 ECTS, Moroccan Arabic course A and B: 10 ECTS.Fontys Hogescholen: Minor sustainable global development and interculturality: approx. 30 ECTS of which 10 ECTS internship in Morocco. College Morocco incl. field practical 4 ECTS; intercultural education 4 ECTS.RUG: Anthropology of Muslim cultures: 5 ECTS.Leiden University: Tashelhiyt Berber and Riffijns Berber: 8, extendable to 20 ECTS. Current Research in Languages and Cultures of the Maghreb: 10 ECTS. Moroccan Arabic: 8 ECTS.RU Arabic department: Moroccan Arabic 1 and 2: 5 ECTS.UU: The study load of the courses was 7.5 ECTS for a course of one block (10 weeks including exam). Hogeschool De Horst: 4 ECTS.Codarts: Minor has a minimum size of 15 ECTS, can be extended if there is sufficient interest.CHN: Normal study load of a full-time bachelor's programme.

VU: Yes, in 2004 there was an interfaculty excursion to Morocco, to bring students into contact with the country as well as with universities there. This excursion included a preparatory seminar. Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Yes, during the field practicals and the teacher training internships (see question 6). And four technology students here work together with business and technology students there (on the development of a charger for mobile telephones). which runs on solar energy). This contact is mainly by e-mail. Hogeschool De Horst: In advance by telephone and, if possible, with institutions to be visited in the professional field. The MWD and SPH training teams have made study trips to Morocco as part of the promotion of expertise in the field of Multicultural Competence (co-financed from a fund at the European Platform and a Morocco fund from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science). In the more distant past (until about 1992) there were contacts/staff exchange with the Social Work training in Tangier; these were discontinued after the termination of the STIR subsidy program and partly as a result of the revision of the curriculum (discontinuation of the Intercultural Learning Route). HES Amsterdam: In the past there was contact with a Moroccan institution; this has been phased out due to insufficient quality. HKU: A group of students and teachers from the various teacher training programs in the arts (visual, music, theater and art management) traveled to Morocco in the summer of 2003. There are plans for a joint project (MEDA is being considered), but it is difficult to realize because of the training structure in Morocco, which is so different from here and then required for EU projects. As a result of this and the difficulties in finding a good partner, the plans have been put on hold for the time being. Codarts: Minor plan is still in the planning phase. Contacts were made during the Maghreb conference in Barcelona. INHOLLAND: The idea is to start with student and teacher exchanges on a small scale from January 2006.

VU: The minor's program changes every other year. For example, there will be no 'Orientation on Morocco' in 2006/7, but there will be postcolonial literature and history of Morocco, no further Moroccan Arabic, but French language acquisition (according to plans from 2004). The excursion should also take place every other year. If students want to write papers in the context of blocks, this is always possible. Sometimes this also happens. Fontys Hogescholen: Yes, the field practical accompanying lecture is a compulsory component for the geography students and optional for the others.RUG: Yes.Leiden University: Only Riffin Berber once every two years.RU Arabic department: Moroccan Arabic 1 and 2: annually.UU: No, it is desirable but not (yet) possible.De Horst University of Applied Sciences: Yes, from the Keuze/Free Space programme. Study trip will only take place if there are enough participants.Codarts: If minor plan has been worked out, yes.INHOLLAND: Not yet, but it would be ideal if digital and physical mobility would take place, so that contact with Morocco is given an integral place in the curriculum. CHN: Yes, regarding the recruitment of students.

VU: Internships and learning studies occur occasionally, once or twice a year. Last year, two students conducted a learning study in Morocco; one to Berber awareness and one to the possibilities of Dutch lessons in Northern Morocco. Fontys Hogescholen: Yes, internships in which mainly development projects are prepared, implemented and evaluated. The major internship as part of the minor is offered Fontys-wide.RUG: No, but with Moroccans in the Netherlands. Leiden University: Yes, fieldwork assignments.RU Arabic department: Yes, students who spend an external minor in Morocco.UU: Not at the moment.Hogeschool De Horst: In previous years, students occasionally did internships in Morocco. Not in Morocco itself for the last 10 years. Always in the Netherlands, in institutions that deal with target groups of Moroccan descent. Number: at the time: 1 to 2 per year in Morocco; internships with Moroccan dimensions in the Netherlands not specifically registered. Explanation: language problem during internships in Morocco for NL students and during internships in NL for Moroccan students; also in exchanges with Moroccan students and teachers. This makes reciprocity difficult to achieve. There are also no subsidies. Substantive problem: social work in Morocco is poorly developed/professionalized according to the NL standards. As a result, it is not easy to organize internships in Morocco that meet the criteria. Hogeschool Leiden: Sporadic internships.Hanzehoogeschool Groningen: As far as we know, no internships.HES Amsterdam: Yes, very occasionally there are internships in Morocco. HKU: Students are free to do an internship abroad in Morocco. On the basis of the data known to BIZ (Bureau Internationale Zaken) it occasionally happens that a student spends his internship period in Morocco. Codarts: If the minor plan has been implemented, yes. INHOLLAND: Yes, we now have contacts with five (Dutch) companies. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences: No, there are plans in that direction. This is based on about 5 students from the PABO who do internships at schools around Al Hoceima. CHN: Very occasionally. There is now a Tourism Management student in Casablanca.

VU: In the academic year 2003/4, 3 bachelor's theses were made in the minor Morocco studies and ten papers. The students who conduct a learning research in Morocco also write their thesis about it. Fontys Hogescholen: Yes, internship reports and papers as a contribution to the Morocco field practical. RUG: No, but with Moroccans in the Netherlands. CIDIN: Yes, there are students who do research in Morocco. Leiden University: Yes.RU: There are certainly theses in Mediterranean Studies that deal with a subject in Morocco. Also at the Arabic department, in the field of linguistics or with a social-scientific perspective (political science, economics, anthropology).UU: A student recently graduated in education at Islamic schools in the Netherlands, where Moroccans often teach.

VU: There is a need to intensify contacts, but because the interest of the students is quite variable (sometimes limited), it is not possible to expand. An exchange of students in collaboration with a university would be desirable (a kind of Socrates program aimed at Morocco). Fontys Hogescholen: Yes, let our students carry out learning activities in Morocco together with Moroccan study programs and Moroccan students. RUG: Yes, more contact with colleagues in Morocco, and sometimes there is a need for accommodation for students who would like to do an internship but find it too scary to arrange everything themselves. CIDIN: Yes, during fieldwork and educational contacts there may be a need for support with problems of an administrative and communicative nature.Leiden University: Yes, more contacts with regard to education Berber.RU Arabic department: Educational facilities for students who take the foreign minor in the BA2 year Want to spend in Morocco. Hogeschool De Horst: Expansion of possibilities for students (study visits, exchange programmes, internships) and staff mobility in collaboration with Moroccan partner training and projects with the professional field in Morocco and the Netherlands. Linked to expanding subsidy options (e.g. NUFFIC, BuZa-MATRA). INHOLLAND: It would be nice to know what kind of contacts are common between Moroccan and Dutch institutes, and what kind of scholarships are available to facilitate the mobility of students and to support teachers.Hogeschool Utrecht: Structural contacts are desirable with regard to internships, research, and the possibilities to set up an exchange.CHN: Yes, with regard to student recruitment and obtaining educational partners for double diplomas or 'articulation agreements' to promote of the influx from Morocco.

He did and does research in Morocco, in the Middle Atlas, from 1990-1997 and again from 2001-2005. This research has been published in international journals. Perhaps in the future research in the Rif.

Last year, he conducted research into abandoned women for the Advisory Committee on Immigration Affairs. Also research (together with Martijn de Koning) into the choice of marriage partners among migrants (Moroccans). She would like to continue with both investigations (also in Morocco) because much remains unanswered.

He conducted research into Berber and Moroccan Arabic in the field of bilingualism, education, language shift, etc. in the Netherlands and Morocco.

He conducted research into language acquisition of Berber in the Netherlands and Morocco.

A. Monitoring (since 1983) of a Moroccan family and its network in Sidi Slimane.B. Life story research Moroccan migrant daughters (and sons since 2006).

HJ Stroomer is editor of the “Berber Studies” series, see Köppe Verlag/ Keulen.

Mohamed El Ayoubi has written a dissertation on the Berber dialects of the Rif.