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The academic program of the Department of Arabic Language at the College of Arts includes a comprehensive study of the Arabic language and literature, with a focus on linguistic, literary, and critical aspects. Main academic content: 1. Arabic Language and its Sciences: - Grammar and Morphology, Rhetoric, Prosody, Semantics, Arabic Dialects. 2. Arabic Literature: - Pre-Islamic, Islamic, Umayyad, Abbasid, Modern, and Contemporary Literature. 3. Literary Criticism and Textual Studies: - Ancient and Modern Critical Methods, Analysis of Poetic and Prose Texts. 4. Quranic and Linguistic Studies: - Interpretation of Quranic Texts, Quranic Sciences, and Rhetorical Miracles. 5. Applied skills: - Academic writing, scientific research, linguistic analysis, translation. Academic Levels: Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years, including core and elective courses. The department is one of the university's leading departments, aiming to graduate specialists proficient in the Arabic language who are capable of teaching, researching, or working in media and cultural fields.
The Department of English at the University of Derna offers an integrated program that focuses on developing linguistic, literary, and analytical skills, preparing students for diverse fields such as teaching, translation, academic research, and other professional fields. Main Academic Content: 1. English Language Skills: - Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. - Grammar, Vocabulary, and Phonetics. 2. English Literature: - Ancient and modern literature (including poetry, theater, and the novel). 3. Linguistics and Critical Studies: - General linguistics, textual analysis, and literary criticism methods. 4. Translation and practical applications: - Translation & Interpretation. - Academic & Creative Writing. 5. English-Speaking Culture and Civilization: - British and American History, Popular Culture, and Comparative Studies. Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree: 4 years, including core and elective courses. The department aims to graduate students who are proficient in the English language, capable of entering the local and international labor market, or pursuing graduate studies.
The academic program of the French Department at the Faculty of Arts includes a comprehensive study of the French language, literature, and culture, with an emphasis on linguistic, literary, and analytical skills. Main Academic Content: 1. French Language and Skills: - Grammar, morphology, vocabulary, academic writing, translation (from and into French). 2. French and Francophone Literature: - French literature across the ages (medieval, classical, romantic, modern, and contemporary), and Francophone literature. 3. Linguistics and Textual Analysis: - Phonology, descriptive grammar, discourse analysis, critical approaches. 4. French Culture and Civilization: - French history, the arts, French society, and international relations. 5. Practical Applications: - Conversation, creative writing, written and simultaneous translation, and the use of technology in language teaching. Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years, including core and elective courses. The department aims to prepare graduates proficient in the French language who are capable of working in the fields of teaching, translation, tourism, diplomacy, and academic research.
The Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems offers an integrated academic program that combines theoretical foundations and practical applications in the field of geographic sciences and modern technologies, with a focus on understanding human-environment interactions. Main Academic Content: 1. Physical Geography: - Climatology - Geomorphology - Soil Science - Water Resources Human Geography: - Population Geography - Urban Geography - Economic Geography - Development Geography 3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): - GIS Basics - Remote Sensing - Digital Mapping - Spatial Data Analysis Supporting Sciences: - Geostatistics - Global Positioning Systems (GPS) - Urban Planning - Environmental Disaster Management Acquired Skills: - Analyzing Geographic Phenomena - Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ArcGIS, QGIS) - Producing Digital Maps - Conducting field surveys - Analyzing spatial data Academic levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years Employment opportunities: - Government institutions (municipalities, urban planning) - Research and study centers - Environmental consulting firms - Natural resource management institutions - Academic teaching The program combines traditional geographical knowledge with modern technologies, with a particular focus on geographical and environmental issues in Libya.
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.
The Department of Islamic Studies offers a comprehensive program that focuses on the study of basic Islamic sciences and supporting sciences, with an emphasis on the legal, doctrinal, historical, and cultural aspects of Islam. Main Academic Content: 1. Basic Islamic Sciences: - The Holy Qur'an and its Sciences (Tafsir, Tajweed, Qira'at) - The Prophetic Sunnah and its Sciences (Hadith Terminology, Prophetic Biography) - Islamic Doctrine and Theological Sects 2. Historical and Civilizational Studies: - Islamic History (the Prophetic Era, the Rightly-Guided Caliphate, Islamic States) - Islamic Civilization and Intellectual Heritage - Contemporary Islamic Thought 3. Supporting Sciences: - Da'wah and its Foundations - Logic and the Foundations of Research - Comparative Religions - Islamic Economics 4. Applied Skills: - Scientific Research in Islamic Studies - Public Speaking and Debating - Intellectual Analysis of Islamic Texts Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years, including core and elective courses The department aims to prepare specialists in Islamic sciences capable of: - Teaching in educational institutions - Working in the field of advocacy and guidance - Scientific research in Islamic heritage - Contributing to religious and cultural institutions The program is characterized by a balance between authenticity and modernity, linking Islamic heritage with contemporary requirements.
The Department of Mass Communication offers a sophisticated academic program that combines theoretical foundations with practical skills in various media fields, with a focus on labor market requirements and technological developments in the field of mass communication. Main Academic Content: 1. Basic Media Branches: 1. Basic Media Branches: - Digital Media (Design, Content Management, Online Journalism) - Journalism (Editing, Investigations, Directing) - Radio and Television (Production, Presentation, Editing) - Public Relations (Marketing, Reputation Management, Media Campaigns) 2. Supporting Sciences: - Media Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) - Media Discourse Analysis (Rumor, Propaganda, Persuasion) - Media Law and Ethics - Social Impact of the Media 3. Applied Skills: - Media Writing (News, Reports, Articles) - Photography and Editing (Adobe Software, Live Broadcasting Tools) - Social Media Management - Audio and Visual Content Production Academic Levels: Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years (theoretical subjects + practical training) Employment Opportunities for Graduates: - Journalism (print and digital) - Radio and Television (production, presentation, and directing) - Public Relations and Marketing - Digital Content Management - Media Research Centers - Academic Teaching (after completing graduate studies) Program Features: - Integration of modern technologies into education (studios, broadcast equipment, specialized programs) - Partnerships with media organizations for field training - Focus on local media (issues related to Libya and the Arab world) The program is one of the leading programs in the region, preparing its students to keep pace with the changes of the digital age while maintaining professional ethics.
The Department of Philosophy offers an integrated academic program that focuses on the study of philosophical thought throughout the ages, with an emphasis on developing students' critical and analytical skills. Main Academic Content: 1. Main Philosophical Schools: - Ancient Greek Philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) - Islamic Philosophy (Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, Ibn Rushd) - Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche) Main branches of philosophy: - Epistemology - Philosophy of science - Ethics - Aesthetics - Logic and philosophy of language 3. Supporting sciences: - History of ideas - Theology - Political philosophy - Social philosophy 4. Skills Acquired: - Critical Analysis of Texts - Constructing Logical Arguments - Philosophical Research - Academic Writing Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years Job Opportunities: - Academic Teaching - Intellectual Research Centers - Media and Cultural Work - Educational Institutions - Civil Society Organizations The program offers a comprehensive view of the global philosophical heritage, with a focus on linking philosophy to contemporary societal issues.
The Department of Psychology offers an integrated academic program that combines theoretical foundations and practical applications in the field of psychological sciences, with a focus on understanding human behavior and mental processes. Main Academic Content: 1. Basic Branches of Psychology: - General Psychology - Developmental Psychology (Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, and Aging) - Social Psychology - Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Clinical and Pathological Psychology 2. Research Methods and Techniques: - Research Methods in Psychology - Psychological Statistics - Psychological Measurement and Evaluation - Psychological Tests and Measurements 3. Applied Fields: - Psychological Counseling and Guidance - Mental Health - Behavior Modification - Educational Psychology 4. Supporting Sciences: - Psychophysiology - Neuropsychology - Philosophy and Psychology - Psychological Anthropology Acquired Skills: - Human Behavior Analysis - Design and Implementation of Psychological Research - Application of Psychological Tests and Measures - Counseling and Guidance Skills - Psychological Data Analysis Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years Job Opportunities: - Psychological and Counseling Centers - Educational Institutions - Hospitals and Mental Health Centers - Government and Private Institutions - Research and Study Centers The program is characterized by a balance between theoretical and practical aspects, with a focus on contemporary psychological issues in Libyan society.
The Department of Sociology offers a comprehensive academic program that focuses on the study of social phenomena and the analysis of societal structures, with an emphasis on the theoretical and applied aspects of the social sciences. Main Academic Content: 1. Basic Social Sciences: - Classical and Contemporary Social Theory - Social Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) - General Sociology and its branches (Family, Political, Economic) 2. Applied Community Studies: - Analysis of Social Structures and Institutions - Studies of Development and Social Change - Demography - Social Problems (Poverty, Unemployment, Crime) 3. Supporting Sciences: - Cultural Anthropology - Social Psychology - Social Philosophy - Social Statistics 4. Practical Skills: - Field Research Design - Social Data Analysis - Scientific Report Writing - Using Statistical Software Academic Levels: - Undergraduate (Bachelor's): 4 years, including theoretical and applied subjects. The program combines theory and practice, with a focus on social issues in the Libyan context.
To be a leading and innovative program in English graduate studies (Literature, Linguistics, and Translation), distinguished by producing impactful research and qualifying competitive scholars who contribute to knowledge society and cultural advancement at the national and regional levels.
The Arabic Language Department believes that the Arabic language, with its representation of the nation's identity and as the language of its upright religion, is the great bond that unites the nation and gives it its distinction among the nations of the world. Therefore, this department will work to serve this language, care for it, and spread its rules, ensuring that this language remains a vessel for thought and sciences, preserved and cared for throughout time.
Considering the importance and increasing role of media and communication in the lives of modern societies and their impact on politics, society, culture, and individual psychology, especially in the areas of comprehensive development, and the role that media plays in the age of globalization in the development of developing societies in all fields, and given the immense power that media outlets represent in all areas, as well as the danger they pose to national identity, and the attempts of major powers to dominate and infiltrate developing countries, it was natural to pay attention to the media system, its human resources, and the investment of financial resources in order to keep pace with the increasing development in media technologies and communication technology, to fortify society
Considering the importance and increasing role of media and communication in the lives of modern societies and their impact on politics, society, culture, and individual psychology, especially in the areas of comprehensive development, and the role that media plays in the age of globalization in the development of developing societies in all fields, and given the immense power that media outlets represent in all areas, as well as the danger they pose to national identity, and the attempts of major powers to dominate and infiltrate developing countries, it was natural to pay attention to the media system, its human resources, and the investment of financial resources in order to keep pace with the increasing development in media technologies and communication technology, to fortify society.
The University of Derna, represented by the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts, is keen to localize graduate studies domestically, advance and develop the educational process, and harness all its capabilities to advance it, in an effort to catch up with model universities. Since sociology had the upper hand in solving problems and adapting to the changes that resulted from the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution, and contemporary issues that hinder the progress of societies, it even became an important tool in issues of war and peace through its important materials represented in sustainable social development, political sociology and the sociology of war.