About the Center

Introducing the Center

The establishment of the Academic Studies Center holds significant importance by equipping students and scholars with essential skills in various academic fields within the departments of the College of Arts and Humanities. This includes political studies, history, archaeology, African studies, Latin American studies, and more. It is necessary to raise general societal awareness, both politically and intellectually, and develop the individual capacities of specialized students in these fields amidst the era of globalization and evolving concepts influenced by current conflicts impacting communities and populations.

The center aims to lay the foundations of academic thinking among students and young researchers in various academic disciplines required in the job market. It also fosters scientific and methodological thinking among researchers and students, providing them with proper scientific and intellectual preparation in fields such as historical, archaeological, and political sciences.

Furthermore, the center seeks to introduce and familiarize people with the African continent, its peoples, and civilizations. It emphasizes that African studies are a global project that transcends geography and regional boundaries. The continent's diverse mix of ethnicities and races interact and face several challenges, including Western economic, political, religious, and intellectual hegemony, as well as forced and voluntary migrations. Understanding and comprehending these processes necessitate the inclusion of Africa as a vital element in the field of academic studies. Currently, the center consists of four academic units: Political Studies Unit, Historical and Archaeological Studies Unit, African Studies Unit, and Latin American Studies Unit. These units represent the initial stage of establishing the academic center, with future plans to expand and add more academic units. 

Vision

The center's vision is based on a commitment to scientific and academic research methodology within the framework of its academic units. The vision also entails training a new generation of critical thinkers in the relevant studies, adhering to criteria such as accuracy, objectivity, quality, and professionalism.

Mission

The center's mission is to provide advanced and innovative programs in education and training in the scientific specialties offered by the center. This contributes to building students' capacities, enriching their knowledge and cultural components, and striving to transfer research experiences and knowledge academically to specialists and enthusiasts in these fields.

Objective

The objective of the Academic Studies Center at the College of Arts and Humanities is to organize scientific courses in various scientific disciplines announced by the center. It also aims to grant specialized scientific diplomas in the fields and specializations announced by the center. The courses and diplomas will be delivered by competent researchers and academics with scientific expertise, with the goal of developing the scientific and academic environment in Arab and Islamic countries. Each course is proposed to consist of approximately 10 lectures.

The target audience for the center's courses includes

• All students enrolled in the College of Arts and Humanities.
• All staff members of the university, including professors and administrators from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• The general public who are not affiliated with the university but are interested in participating in the training courses and conducting research in a scientific manner in the field of academic and scientific studies announced by the center.