Department of History
About
The Department of History at Afro-Asian University offers a captivating journey through time, exploring the diverse narratives that have shaped human civilization. With a dynamic curriculum spanning ancient civilizations to contemporary societies, students engage in critical analysis, research, and discussions to unravel the complexities of the past. Led by a dedicated faculty, our department fosters a deep understanding of historical events, cultures, and movements, empowering students with invaluable insights into the world we inhabit today.
The Department of History at Afro-Asian University aims to equip students with a comprehensive set of learning outcomes to foster their intellectual growth and prepare them for a range of academic and professional pursuits. By the time students complete their studies, they are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes:
Historical Knowledge: Demonstrate a deep understanding of key historical events, periods, and themes from diverse cultures and regions around the world.
Critical Thinking: Develop critical thinking skills to analyze primary and secondary sources critically, evaluate historical arguments, and formulate independent interpretations.
Research Skills: Acquire proficiency in historical research methods, including the ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of primary and secondary sources.
Writing and Communication: Communicate historical ideas effectively through clear and persuasive writing, oral presentations, and digital media, adhering to academic standards of clarity, coherence, and argumentation.
Interpretation and Analysis: Interpret historical evidence thoughtfully and analytically, recognizing different perspectives and contexts, and synthesizing diverse sources to construct nuanced historical narratives.
Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate ethical awareness and integrity in historical research and writing, including respect for diverse viewpoints, acknowledgment of sources, and adherence to professional standards of academic integrity.
Cultural Competence: Develop cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities in historical contexts, fostering empathy and understanding across cultural boundaries.
Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate effectively with peers and colleagues in group projects, discussions, and research endeavors, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and respect for diverse viewpoints.
Information Literacy: Cultivate information literacy skills to critically evaluate historical information, navigate digital archives and databases, and use technology effectively for research and communication purposes.
Lifelong Learning: Cultivate a lifelong passion for learning and intellectual curiosity, engaging in continued self-directed study, professional development, and intellectual inquiry beyond the classroom.
Graduates from the Department of History at Afro-Asian University possess a diverse skill set that opens doors to various career opportunities. Some potential career paths include:
Historian: Conducting research, analyzing historical data, and interpreting findings for academic institutions, museums, government agencies, or historical societies.
Archivist: Organizing and preserving historical documents, manuscripts, and records in archives, libraries, or museums.
Educator: Teaching history at secondary schools, colleges, or universities, providing instruction on various historical periods, events, and themes.
Museum Curator: Managing collections, designing exhibits, and interpreting artifacts for museums, cultural institutions, or heritage organizations.
Historical Consultant: Advising on historical accuracy for media productions, documentaries, or historical fiction novels.
Research Analyst: Employed by think tanks, government agencies, or market research firms to analyze historical trends, data, and patterns to inform decision-making.
Librarian: Managing historical collections, providing research assistance, and curating resources in academic, public, or special libraries.
Genealogist: Tracing family histories, conducting genealogical research, and assisting individuals in uncovering their ancestral roots.
Cultural Resource Manager: Preserving and managing historical sites, monuments, or landmarks for government agencies, non-profit organizations, or heritage societies.
Public Historian: Engaging with the public through exhibitions, tours, lectures, or digital media platforms to promote awareness and appreciation of history.
Bs Programme
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1302 | Arabic – 1 / 1 اللغة العربية | 3 |
BSAH 1303 | English اللغة الإنجليزية | 3 |
BSAH 1304 | مدخل إلى فقه العبادات | 2 |
BSAH 1305 | Sociology / مدخل علم الاجتماع | 3 |
BSAH 1306 | AHPSchology / مدخل علم النفس | 2 |
BSAH 1307 | History / تمهيد لدراسة التاريخ | 3 |
BSAH 1308 | Geography مدخل إلى علم الجغرافيا / | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1309 | تيارات فكرية معاصر / Contemporary Intellectual Trends | 3 |
BSAH 1310 | أثر الحضارة العربية في الحضارة الغربية / The Impact of Arab Civilization on Western Civilization | 3 |
BSAH 1311 | مدخل إلى مصطلح الحديث / An Introduction to the Terminology of Hadith | 3 |
BSAH 1312 | الحاسوب / The Computer | 3 |
BSAH 1313 | قرآن كريم / The Holy Quran | 3 |
BSAH 1314 | جوانب تربوية في السيرة النبوية / Educational Aspects in the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 |
BSAH 1315 | مدخل إلى علم الأخلاق / An Introduction to the Science of Ethics | 3 |
18 |
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1316 | أسس علم الاجتماع / The Foundations of Sociology | 3 |
BSAH 1317 | الجغرافيا البشرية / Geography | 3 |
BSAH 1318 | اللغة العربية / Arabic | 3 |
BSAH 1319 | تمهيد لدراسة العقيدة | 3 |
BSAH 1320 | علم النفس / AHPSchology | 3 |
BSAH 1321 | اللغات الأجنبية / Languages | 3 |
BSAH 1322 | مدخل إلى علم التصوف / An Introduction to the Science of Sufism | 3 |
18 |
SEMSETER 4
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSAH 1323 | التاريخ الحديث / History | 3 |
BSAH 1324 | علم النفس 3 / AHPSchology | 3 |
BSAH 1325 | Social Sciences / علم الاجتماع3 | 3 |
BSAH 1326 | الجغرافيا الطبيعية / Geography | 3 |
BSAH 1327 | العربية 3 اللغة / Arabic | 3 |
BSAH 1328 | الفكر الإسلامي / Islamic studies | 3 |
BSAH 1329 | الفلسفة / Philosophy | 3 |
18 |
SEMSETER 5
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
BSHI 1403 | مصادر علم التاريخ / Sources of History Science | 3 | ||
BSHI 1404 | السيرة النبوية / The Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 | ||
BSHI 1405 | مناهج علم الآثار / Methods of Archaeology Science | 3 | ||
BSHI 1406 | المدارس التاريخية / Historical Schools | 3 | ||
BSHI 1407 | التراث الأثري بإفريقيا وآسيا / Archaeological Heritage in Africa and Asia | 3 | ||
BSHI 1408 | المؤسسات والاجتماع البشري / Institutions and Human Society | 3 | ||
18 | ||||
SEMESTER 6
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
BSHI 1409 | تاريخ الصحابة / History of the Companions (of the Prophet) | 3 | |
BSHI 1410 | فلسفة التاريخ / Philosophy of History | 3 | |
BSHI 1411 | شبهات وأباطيل في التاريخ الإسلامي والرد عليها / Misconceptions and Fallacies in Islamic History and Their Responses | 3 | |
BSHI 1412 | القيم الحضارية في الإسلام / Civilizational Values in Islam | 3 | |
BSHI 1413 | فقه السيرة النبوية / Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 | |
BSHI 1414 | مصادر السيرة النبوية ومناهج دراستها / Sources of the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) and Methods of Studying It | 3 | |
18 | |||
SEMESTER 7
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
BSHI 1415 | ترجمة وتحليل النصوص التاريخية / Translation and Analysis of Historical Texts | 3 | |
BSHI 1416 | التاريخ الثقافي والسياسي في آسيا / Cultural and Political History in Asia | 3 | |
BSHI 1417 | اللغة الإنجليزية / The English Language | 3 | |
BSHI 1418 | الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة ( علوم الحاسب ) / Computer Sciences | 3 | |
BSHI 1419 | المدارس التاريخية المعاصر / Contemporary Historical Schools | 3 | |
BSHI 1420 | جهود العلماء في تدوين التاريخ / The Efforts of Scholars in Recording History | 3 | |
18 | |||
SEMESTER 8
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
BSHI 1421 | تاريخ الخلافة الراشدة / The History of the Rightly Guided Caliphate | 3 | |
BSHI 1422 | جهود العلماء المعاصرين في كتابة التاريخ / The Efforts of Contemporary Scholars in Writing History | 3 | |
BSHI 1423 | علماء التاريخ في أفريقيا وآسيا … نماذج وتطبيقات / Historians in Africa and Asia… Models and Applications | 3 | |
BSHI 1424 | أشرطة سمعية بصرية وثائقية / Audiovisual Documentary Recordings | 3 | |
BSHI 1425 | التاريخ الثقافي والسياسي في أفريقيا / Cultural and Political History in Africa | 3 | |
BSHI 1426 | مناهج بحث علمي / Methods of Scientific Research | 3 | |
18 | |||
MS Programme
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSHI 1539 | الحضارة الاسلامية / Islamic Civilization | 3 |
MSHI 1540 | رواد علم تاريخ في أفريقيا / Pioneers of Historical Science in Africa | 3 |
MSHI 1541 | فلسفة التاريخ / Philosophy of History | 3 |
MSHI 1542 | التاريخ الأوربي الحديث / Modern European History | 3 |
12 |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSHI 1543 | تاريخ الفكر السياسي الإسلامي / History of Islamic Political Thought | 3 |
MSHI 1544 | رواد علم التاريخ في آسيا / Pioneers of Historical Science in Asia | 3 |
MSHI 1545 | مصادر دراسة التاريخ / Sources of Historical Study | 3 |
MSHI 1546 | مناهج البحث في علم التاريخ / Research Methodologies in Historical Science | 3 |
12 |