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The Department of History offers a comprehensive academic program that focuses on the study of human civilizations and the analysis of historical events throughout the ages, with special attention to the history of Libya and the Arab and Islamic world. Main academic content: 1. General History: - Ancient History (Eastern, Greek, and Roman civilizations) - Islamic History (the Prophet's era, the Rightly-Guided Caliphate, and Islamic states) - Modern and Contemporary History (Europe and America in the 19th and 20th centuries) 2. History of Libya and the Region: - Ancient History of Libya (Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans) - The Islamic Conquest of Libya - The Ottoman Era - Contemporary Libyan History 3. Historical Research Methods: - Historical Research Methods - Criticism of Historical Sources - Archives and Libraries - Historical Writing 4. Supporting Sciences: - Archaeology - Economic History - Social History - Historical Geography Acquired Skills: - Critical Analysis of Historical Events - Researching Sources and Documents - Academic Historical Writing - Understanding Cultural Contexts - Linking Past and Present Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years Job Opportunities: - Academic Teaching - Historical Research Centers - Museums and Libraries - Media and Cultural Work - Government Institutions The program offers a comprehensive view of history, focusing on its cultural and social aspects and linking them to the contemporary reality in Libya and the Arab region.