Bachelor of Orientalism

The duration of study to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business and administration for all disciplines is four academic years for those accepted on the basis of the secondary certificate, and two years for those accepted into the promotion program according to the institute. and competence.
The duration of the default study is four years, but it is possible to take full-time and intensive studies so that the student can graduate in three years.
The academic year is divided into three semesters, and the University Council determines the start and end dates of the study and the dates of exams according to the university calendar.

1 . Each course is given a mark out of 100.
2 . The student is considered to have passed the course if he obtains a final result greater or equal to 55% of the course’s top grade.
3 . In the event that a student succeeds in a course and obtains a full mark, the university has the right to check the student’s level through an oral interview or a written exam, and confirm his success in the course or declare his failure in it, if it is not at the required level.
4 . If the student fails the course, he must repeat it with his exams, and repay the full costs.
Graduation average:
The averages of the courses in which the student passed for the five years are summed and divided by the total number of courses, and the overall average is extracted.

Program Structure
50 courses - 150 credits

First semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 101	Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies	– Vocabulary : Basic concepts, geography of the region. – Outputs : A report on a Middle Eastern country.	3	5	compulsory
WE 102	Orientalism: History and Criticism	– Vocabulary : The emergence of Orientalism, the most prominent Orientalists. – Outcomes : A critique of an Orientalist book.	3	5	compulsory
WE 103	Classical Arabic	– Vocabulary : grammar, ancient texts. – Output : translation of a historical text.	3	5	compulsory
WE 104	Abrahamic religions (1)	– Vocabulary : Judaism, Christianity. – Outputs : Doctrinal comparison.	3	5	compulsory
WE 105	Middle Eastern Arts (1)	– Vocabulary : Islamic architecture. – Outputs : Analysis of a historical mosque.	3	5	compulsory
WE 106	Scientific research skills	– Vocabulary : Research methods. – Outputs : Research plan.	3	5	compulsory

Second semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 201	Future Leadership Tools	– Vocabulary : Cultural Project Management. – Outputs : Project Plan.	2	3	compulsory
WE 202	Ancient Languages (1): Aramaic	– Vocabulary : grammar, texts. – Output : translation of an Aramaic text.	3	5	compulsory
WE 203	Abrahamic religions (2)	– Vocabulary : Islam, Sufism. – Outputs : A comparative study.	3	5	compulsory
WE 204	Middle Eastern music	– Vocabulary : modes, instruments. – Outputs : analysis of a musical piece.	3	5	compulsory
WE 205	Photography in Islamic art	– Vocabulary : miniatures, decoration. – Outputs : Islamic decorative drawing.	3	5	compulsory
WE 206	Manuscript Documentation Workshop	– Vocabulary : Preserving manuscripts. – Outputs : Documenting a photographed manuscript.	2	3

 

Third semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 301	Ancient Languages (2): Hebrew	– Studying basic grammar – Reading biblical texts – Outputs : Translating a passage from the Torah	3	5	compulsory
WE 302	Contemporary Orientalism	– Analysis of modern Orientalist discourse – Outputs : Critique of an Orientalist article	3	5	compulsory
WE 303	Middle Eastern antiquities	– Main archaeological sites – Excavation techniques – Outputs : Report on an archaeological site	3	5	compulsory
WE 304	Abrahamic religions (3)	– Christian sects – Islamic sects – Outputs : A comparison between sects	3	5	compulsory
WE 305	Archaeological photography	– Documentary photography techniques – Outputs : Photo file of antiquities	3	5	compulsory
WE 306	Manuscripts Workshop (1)	– Basics of reading manuscripts – Outputs : Copying a manuscript page	3	5	compulsory

Fourth semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 401	Ancient Languages (3): Persian	– Basic rules – Historical texts – Outputs : Translation of a Persian document	3	5	compulsory
WE 402	Middle Eastern Arts (2)	– Coptic art – Byzantine art – Outputs : Analysis of a painting	3	5	compulsory
WE 403	Sufi music	– Musical Styles – Instruments – Outputs : Analysis of a Piece	3	5	compulsory
WE 404	Social history	– Daily life – Customs and traditions – Outputs : Case study	3	5	compulsory
WE 405	Islamic photography	– Miniatures – Art schools – Outputs : Miniature drawing	3	5	compulsory
WE 406	Manuscripts Workshop (2)	– Preservation techniques – Outputs : Preservation report	3	5	compulsory

Fifth semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 501	Advanced Studies in Orientalism	– Modern Schools – Outputs : Research Paper	3	5	compulsory
WE 502	Abrahamic religions (4)	– Historical interactions – Outputs : A comparative study	3	5	compulsory
Optional (1)	Choose two subjects from :
WE 503	Islamic monuments	– Islamic Architecture – Outputs : Architectural Model	3	5	Optional
WE 504	folk music	– Musical folklore – Outputs : Recording a piece	3	5	Optional
WE 505	Arabic calligraphy	– Linear schools – Outputs : Linear board	3	5	Optional

Semester 6 (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 601	Ancient languages (4)	– Ancient religious texts – Outputs : Text translation	3	5	compulsory
WE 602	Documenting heritage	– Scientific methodology – Outputs : Documentation project	3	5	compulsory
Optional (2)	Choose 3 subjects from :
WE 603	Performing Arts	– Oriental Theatre – Outputs : A short theatrical performance	3	5	Optional
WE 604	Film Studies	– Middle Eastern Cinema – Female Directors : Film Review	3	5	Optional
WE 605	religious architecture	– Design of places of worship – Outputs : Architectural plan	3	5	Optional
WE 606	Musical manuscripts	– Study of ancient notes – Outputs : Manuscript analysis	3	5	Optional

Chapter Seven (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 701	Graduation Project (1)	– Determine the topic – Outputs : Research plan	6	10	compulsory
Optional (3)	Choose 4 subjects from :
WE 702	Restoration of antiquities	– Modern techniques – Outputs : Restoration report	3	5	Optional
WE 703	Comparative studies	– Comparing Civilizations – Outputs : A Comparative Study	3	5	Optional
WE 704	Fine arts	– Art Schools – Outputs : Exhibition of works	3	5	Optional
WE 705	anthropologist	– Middle Eastern Cultures – Outputs : Field Research	3	5	Optional

Chapter Eight (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)

Course code	Course name	Course Description	watches	ECTS	Type
WE 801	Graduation Project (2)	– Applied research – Outputs : Published research	8	12	compulsory
WE 802	Field training	– Museums/Research Centers – Outputs : Training Report	6	10	compulsory
WE 803	Graduation seminar	– Research presentation – Outputs : Participation in the symposium	2	4	compulsory
WE 804	Documenting experiences	– Building a professional portfolio – Outputs : Achievements file	2	4	compulsory