Women's Studies
Student must complete 36 credit hours
Speciality Requirements Student must complete 21 credit hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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| 403561 | Women and Development | 3 |
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| The course offers a critique and analysis of the sources of social change, patterns and aspects of change, its context, levels, as well as the theoretical framework that tries to explain these changes. Furthermore, the course deals with the effects of modernisation and industrialisation on developmental change as well as its repercussions and dimensions for women on a social, personal, and behavioural level. The course also treats the cultural gap, reform movements, modernisation theory and its aspects and levels. Furthermore, it studies Arab women in general and Palestinian women in particular, in terms of the structural and functional changes in Arab Palestinian society. Finally, the course deals with contemporary women in terms of positions and developmental trends, as well as the future situation of Arab Palestinian women in the light of development and modernisation processes.The aim of the course is to raise awareness about the roles of women and to change social and cultural trends that inhibit women’s roles and their participation. | |||
| 403562 | Women's Health and Reproduction Issues | 3 |
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| This course provides an understanding of psychology, its aims, foundations, relationship with the stages of women’s development, the changes that occur at every stage, the problems that result in development and change, women’s personality, the factors that influence their personality, women’s work, family life, and education, the exploitation of women, as well as the position of women in society. The course also deals with psychological and educational studies in the area of psychology and women, the obstacles that women face in their lives, which lead to mental illnesses affecting women.The course aims to promote the role of women, to increase their self-confidence, to build an efficient personality so as to play a more active role. | |||
| 403563 | Women and Personal Status Law | 3 |
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| This course focuses on studying the situation of women in personal status law, its developments in marriage, engagement, terms of contract, complementary terms, dowry, expenses, accommodation, the right of companionship, divorce and its stages, waiting period, completion, custody, inheritance and the rights related to it, and women’s portion in the inheritance.The course aims to deepen women’s awareness and knowledge of their legal rights and to explain the role of Islamic Law in maintaining their dignity and granting equal rights. | |||
| 403564 | Contemporary Women's Problems | 3 |
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| This course analyses contemporary women issues by linking these issues with the culture of the society and its structural systems as well as examining the effect of these issues on the process of social change in general and on the family situation in particular. Some of the most important issues this course deals with is the education of women, their work, political and developmental participation and the extent of its effect on the struggle between the old and the new roles.The course also critiques and analyses external influences on the situation of women and their role, and their impact on the lives of Arab women as a whole, such as divorce problems, fragmentation of families, weak social relationships, and a trend towards materialism.The course aims to explain the problems and obstacles that are in the way of women’s participation and their taking on leading positions. | |||
| 403565 | Gender | 3 |
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| This course aims to provide a better understanding of gender as a new social category that has been used to achieve equality and to provide opportunities for both men and women beyond sexual difference. The course also critically examines and analyses the relationship between gender and other important social issues such as socialisation, social pressures, education, work, political activities, development, and others.The course aims to increase social awareness of gender to achieve greater equality. | |||
| 403566 | Women in Islamic Culture | 3 |
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| This course deals with the image of women in Islamic culture and the related roles according to core classical sources of Islamic culture as well as according to jurisprudence and contemporary interpretations of Muslim scripture. Furthermore, the course discusses the most prominent contributions of women throughout Islamic history in various areas of civilisation, culture, science, and everyday life.The course likewise seeks to distinguish between the roles and, on the one hand, typical images that customs and traditions offer, and, on the other, the real image that Islam provides for women.The course aims to clarify the Islamic view of women as well as their cultural role in the modern religious view. | |||
| 403567 | Scientific Research Skills | 3 |
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| This course deals with the basics of scientific research, the related research methods, the basics of writing a dissertation, and their implementation in a research project on a women related topic. The course aims to promote and establish the concepts of scientific research. | |||
| 403598 | Comprehensive Exam. | 0 |
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Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 15 credit hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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| 403571 | Women and Family | 3 |
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| This course aims to increase the scientific knowledge of students by analysing the role and position of women in the family. It does so by dealing with basic issues such as the development of women’s status and that of the family in the light of cultural and historical legacies as well as theoretical explanations of the situation of contemporary women. It focuses on the most important challenges, problems, and aspirations in the process of creating and structuring a family and the changes that have occurred in the status of women against the background of processes of education, work, women’s organisations, and the global movement.The course aims to investigate feminist achievements and to clarify their pioneer role through a comparison of roles and positions across time. | |||
| 403572 | Women's Psychology | 3 |
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| This course provides an understanding of psychology, its aims, foundations, relationship with the stages of women’s development, the changes that occur at every stage, the problems that result in development and change, women’s personality, the factors that influence their personality, women’s work, family life, and education, the exploitation of women, as well as the position of women in society. The course also deals with psychological and educational studies in the area of psychology and women, the obstacles that women face in their lives, which lead to mental illnesses affecting women.The course aims to promote the role of women, to increase their self-confidence, to build an efficient personality so as to play a more active role. | |||
| 403573 | Women and the Media | 3 |
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| This course focuses on means of communication in general and media in particular, in terms of their influence on women’s lives and roles in society. It also focuses on media tools, means, and methods, both written, audio and video, to overcome the economic, social, political, and psychological problems that women face in their lives.The aim of the course is to highlight the role of the media in promoting women’s participation, increasing their developmental role, and the working mechanisms in changing negative social and cultural trends in the participation of women. | |||
| 403574 | The Image of Women in Arabic Culture and Literature | 3 |
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| This course studies the image that Arab writers create of women in their literature in different literary ages. It focuses especially on the typical female image, in terms of it being sensitive and moral, in an effort to evaluate the view of Arab writers about women and their positive or negative attitudes towards women. The course furthermore deals with the image of women in contemporary Arab literature, in folk literature, and their reflections in norms, values, and traditions.The course aims to shed light on the literary concepts and cultural images of women across literary history and attempts to analyse and explain the changes in, and contributions of literature to feminist culture. | |||
| 403575 | Women Status: Comparative Studies | 3 |
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| This course deals with the situation of women in the light of different systems and theories as well as comparing the situation of Eastern and Western women. It compares issues within one society such as rural and urban women regarding their position and role in the process of structuring society. This includes a comparison of the process of family structure or social participation or rights and duties that are placed on their shoulders.The course aims to focus on methods of comparison in the analysis and explanation of the situation of women in different cultures or within one single culture. | |||
| 403576 | Rights of Women in National Legislations & International Convenants | 3 |
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| This course focuses on studying the situation of women in Arab constitutions and Palestinian legislation and comparing this with international documents related to women’s and human rights. It also examines the most important guarantees given by the constitution for the protection of women and her general freedoms, as well as the situation of women in labour laws, political rights and sanctions, and mechanisms for their protection and implementation on a national level.The aims of the course are to confirm and define the rights of women included in laws and regulations, to insist on those rights and to activate those laws. It also emphasizes the importance of creating new legislation that is consistent with developmental trends. | |||
| 403577 | The Role of Law in developing Women's Participation | 3 |
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| 403578 | Palestinian Women's Problems and Social Policies | 3 |
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| The course focuses especially on the problems that Palestinian women are facing, which are tied in with political circumstances, cultural legacies and their repercussions on different areas of life. It also deals with the extent to which women are able to overcome these obstacles. Furthermore it aims to explore the concept of social defence policy, which is part of social policies in contemporary societies. The course also tries to define the situation, position, and role of women through social defence policies as well as clarifying the fields of social defence and the extent to which women benefit from social policies.The course aims to determine the most important obstacles that women face, especially those related to culture, which is male dominated, or the political obstacles that are the result of the political and security situation in Palestinian society. | |||
| 403579 | The Image of Women in the Palestinian Curriculum | 3 |
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| This course aims to analyse the image of women in Palestinian curricula as well as the repercussions of this image on the situation, position, and social contributions of women, as these curricula are one of the most important elements of socialization. It also aims to clarify the concept of social defense policy that is a part of social policies in contemporary societies. The course also tries to define the situation, position, and role of women through social defense policies as well as clarifying the fields of social defense and the extent to which women benefit from social policies.This course aims to evaluate the role of Palestinian curricula regarding male dominance or gender equality and this aim is implemented by reviewing study materials related to society, such as civil education and nationalist education. | |||
| 403580 | Feminism and Women's Institutions | 3 |
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| This course deals with feminist theories and their development through the major historical stages that women went through as well as with the role of social order in them and the growing awareness of these among women. The course also deals with the role of feminist institutions in terms of their aims, reality, and achievements through a comparative critical analytical perspective with a view to arrive at achieving equality and social balance.These aims are implemented by feminist activities organised in associations, unions, and the procession of this role during the previous historical period and by reviewing the achievements of those institutions and problems that are created by the incomplete implementation of the aims. | |||
| 403581 | Women and Community Service | 3 |
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