Malta: An island of linguistic, cultural and historical treasures

Led by Professors Rebekah Rast & Ziad Majed

LI1099FB - Language and Society
ME1099FB - Struggles, Cult, Ids & Revolutions in the Modern Middle East
Linguistic Minors
Middle East Pluralities Majors and Middle Eastern and Islamic Cultures Minors 

Malta is a “multilingual” island with a rich history of migration from all corners of the Mediterranean. This trip focuses on real-life questions about migration, culture, religion and language and the interface between these and socio-political issues.
Through meetings with academics and cultural actors and visits to ethnic neighborhoods, you will engage in conversations about these questions, learn about the rich history and the current situation on the island where Maltese, English and other languages are spoken. Through visits to historic and cultural sites, such as St John’s Co-Cathedral, the beautiful old cities of Rabat and Mdina, and the medieval Citadel on Gozo, you will understand the depth of past and present struggles of migration and occupation.

Trip cost: €770
Includes round trip transportation to the destination, accommodation with breakfast, local visits, professors trip cost and VAT 

Last day to register/cancel: September 7, 2025 • Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than Sept. 19 for the Fall 2025 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.