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Accounting
Duration: 48 Months (4 Years)
Degree Awarded: Bachelor
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Student must complete 130 credit hours

University Requirements Student must complete 19 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
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Remedial English (E10032100) is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students who score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. Since the major concern of this course is to improve the students? proficiency before starting their ordinary university English basic courses and major courses taught in English, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing the students? ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance on the part of the students at the level of the English basic courses. Moreover, the course aims at expanding students? vocabulary needed for various tasks.
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This course aims to establish the concept of Islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the Muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. It also aims to introduce the Islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to Globalization, Human Rights, Woman Rights, Democracy and other contemporary issues.
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This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and Arab old ones the modern and how to use them. This course aims to implement the Arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
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University English I (E11000103) is a three credit-hour university-required English language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. In addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. The course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
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The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it provides students with knowledge and `information about the Palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the Palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the Palestinian political reality. This course aims to study the Palestinian issue from its beginning until present in social, economic and political issues.
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This course aims to connect university students with charitable, community, and public institutions, while also enhancing students? role towards society and familiarizing them with humanitarian needs by providing assistance to targeted groups. It seeks to improve the living conditions of marginalized and impoverished populations. The course prioritizes achieving the greatest possible number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Palestinian context. This is not only through raising awareness and introducing these goals, but also by offering students opportunities to engage practically in implementing various SDGs locally. Students will participate in programs, projects, and activities aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, providing medical services, treatment, and medication to marginalized and poor groups, supporting gender equality and education, including persons with disabilities and special needs, preserving water resources and natural resources, raising awareness on alternative and clean energy, caring for the environment and agriculture, recycling solid materials, rejecting discrimination, promoting green spaces, and encouraging productive and forestry farming. Students enrolled in the course can join different stages designed with alternatives for each phase, allowing them to complete the requirements under flexible conditions. This approach benefits the community while developing students? skills and experiences.
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The course aims to assist students in acquiring modern concepts in the field of communication and understanding the essential skills for effective communication with oneself and others. This is achieved through the use of effective teaching methods that rely on student engagement and motivation to learn through training and self-directed learning. The course emphasizes skill development through teamwork and interactive methods, helping students improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills by learning public speaking and the fundamentals of oration. Additionally, it helps students develop active listening skills, and contributes to enhancing their abilities in dialogue and persuasion, overcoming public speaking anxiety, self-promotion, negotiation, job interviews, presentation and delivery, and writing. The course also provides students with knowledge about innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as how to write a resume. Furthermore, the course aims to refine students' personalities through participation in group presentations.
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This course aims to enrich students with the basic computer skills alongside with the theoretical and practical backgrounds behind those skills. First of all, software and hardware components of a computer are discussed. This forms the substrate from which a student can realize the practical applications of a computer, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thereafter, the student awareness for the security vulnerabilities of a computer system is improved through discussing the threats associated with the absolute dependability on the Internet in storing critical data. This is conducted with presenting the basic secure Internet frameworks for students with emphasis on scientific research platforms (ResearchGate, Google Scholar, LinkedIn,?etc). Finally, word processing, statistical analysis and presentation software are discussed with practical applications in the lab.
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University English II (E11000325) is a three-credit hour university-required English language course which is offered to students majoring in Economics and Administrative Sciences. In reading, students will be exposed to a variety of materials, in business and law, taken from college texts, magazines, newspapers and related literature. Students will learn how to identify main ideas, use context clues, build vocabulary, and recognize organizational structure and rhetorical strategies. In writing, students will gain mastery of English sentence structure and paragraph. In speaking, the focus will be on development of conversational skills useful in everyday life. In listening, the aim is to perfect students? pronunciation, stress, and intonation and help them understand a spoken text. The course also aims at preparing students to function effectively in the world of work, in business and law, after graduation.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 93 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
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This course includes number sets, equations, inequalities, functions, the derivative, applications of the derivative, integration, applications of integration, Partial differentiation, Matrices and linear systems, and linear programming
3
Principles of Microeconomics is a course that focuses on the economic behavior of individuals and firms and how they make economic decisions. The course covers topics such as the theory of supply and demand, price elasticity, consumer theory, producer theory, different market structures, and the interaction between firms and consumers in markets. The goal of the course is to understand how resources are efficiently allocated and how government policies impact the microeconomy.
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    • 10801111
Principles of Macroeconomics is a course that studies the overall economic performance of a country or the economy as a whole. The course covers topics such as economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policies. The goal of the course is to understand how the macroeconomy operates and how government policies impact key economic indicators
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Business Statistics 1 introduces fundamental concepts and statistical methods used for data analysis and decision-making in a business environment. The course covers topics such as probability distributions, descriptive statistics, statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. The main goal of the course is to equip students with the ability to apply statistical techniques to real-world business problems, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions based on scientific principles and accurate information.
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is a fundamental course that explain the basics of Financial accounting. The course starts by discussing the definition of accounting and its basic principles, assumptions and standards. The Course then explains in details the steps in the accounting cycle including: transaction analysis, journalizing and posting, trial balance, adjusting entries, adjusted trial balance, financial statements, closing process. The course also takes a further step and explains the accounting process in merchandising companies by discussing the two inventory systems (Perpetual and periodic).
3
    • 10861111
This is a continuation of the course accounting principle 1 (10861111). While accounting principle one is too general, this course starts to discuss specific issues. The main objective of this course is to illustrate the accounting treatment for certain items, such as: inventories, cash, receivables, property plant and equipment. The main objective of this course is to improve the student?s knowledge and understanding regarding the accounting treatment of some items and gain intellectual and practical skills related. As for Knowledge and Understanding, the students should be able to: ? Determine the cost of inventory and COGS using LIFO, FIFO and Weighted average in a perpetual and periodic inventory system. ? Account for cash shortage and overage. ? prepare a bank reconciliation. ? Account for receivables. ? Account for plant assets, natural resources and intangible ? Introduce current liabilities.
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    • 10861121
This course consists of two main parts: 1) Accounting for partnerships: this part aims to provide students with the main characteristics of partnerships that distinguish them from other form of business organizations, partnership formation, initial investments, operations, reporting, profit and loss sharing agreements, changes in ownership interests and partnership liquidation. 2) Accounting for corporations: this part helps students to differentiate between publicly and the privately held corporations, covers provisions of corporate law related to formation, capital structure, and operations of a corporate form of organizations and corporate liquidations and reorganizations.
3
    • 10861121
This objective of this course is to Exploring key issues in cost accounting, and to provide student with critical understanding of necessary concepts and major issues facing financial accountant and financial managers in manufacturing companies improve the student?s knowledge and understanding regarding the accounting treatment of some items and gain intellectual and practical skills related. At the end of this course students should be able to: 1 knowledge and understanding of production cost issues 2 abilities to analyze financial positions and decisions 3 skills of analyzing issues and skills of making appropriate financial decisions 4 skills and abilities in financial planning and controlling 5 skills of linking between what have been studied and real cases of special financial alternatives problems.
3
    • 10801113
The aim of this course is to introduce students to research methods in the business and accounting fields of interest. To this end, students are expected to gain sufficient knowledge in the research philosophies, methodologies, and applications in accounting. However, the course will be focused on practical issues. So, this course is intended to enhance the skills of the students in order to be able to understand and practice the topics related to understand the main concepts in research methods in accounting, literature review and documentation, problem identification and research question/s formulation, theoretical framework development, designing research methods and economic models, sampling, data collection, conducting and presenting descriptive statistics, conducting and presenting inferential statistics, interpreting research findings, and writing research.
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    • 10861121
This course is divided into two main topics: The first is accounting in insurance companies, and it includes a complete study of the accounts of insurance organizations in terms of books, records, and the treatment of insurance operations in them. It also includes a thorough study of investments, and how to account for them in the books, in addition to how to prepare the final accounts of insurance companies. The second topic is accounting in banks, especially commercial ones, and it includes giving the student a general and comprehensive idea of ??the importance of banks, and their role in developing the economy as part of the banking system in the country. This course also deals with the activities of the various banking departments, with a focus on the current accounts section, and the external transactions section ?documentary credits, currency conversion, and so on.? As well as how to prepare final accounts in banks, and the main components of those accounts.
3
    • 10861121
This course intended to enhance the student's skills in using the software tools they help a lot in accounting and financial work. The use of computer applications and accounting software in very intermediate and high-level skills will give students advanced steps in the actual market conditions.
3
    • 10801112
    • 10861121
This course describes for students the key unique characteristics of government and not profit organizations that distinguish them from business organizations, introduces the theory and concepts underlying financial accounting, control and reporting in governmental organizations. The course demonstrates on fund accounting, the procedures of recording, budgeting and evaluating the performance of governmental organizations.
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    • 10861211
The course primarily focuses on clarifying the close relationship between financial accounting and the various tax laws (income tax, property tax, value-added tax, and customs tax) applied in the State of Palestine.
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    • 10861211
The objective of this course is to improve the student?s knowledge and understanding regarding theory and concepts underlying financial accounting and preparing financial reporting. In addition to the accounting treatment of some items and gain intellectual and practical skills related.
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    • 10861212
Managerial accounting: Is a specialized course that accounting students study in their third year. The course emphases on a new field of accounting which is managerial accounting that is concerned with the use of cost and accounting information by managers in making decisions. The course starts by Discussing the difference between financial and managerial accounting, which includes explaining the difference between variable and absorption costing methods in preparing income statement. The course then explains the Cost volume profit analysis and how managers use it in the decision-making process. The decision-making process is further discussed in details by presenting different cases and identifying the relevant information for each case. At the end of the course, the students are taught how to prepare master budgets for a manufacturing company using Microsoft excel and how to use budgets as a planning and controlling tool.
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    • 10861224
The main aim of this course is to provide the students with the most recent theoretical information about the subjects of the course and to make them well acquainted with the practical applications of what they have been learnt in class. At the end of this course, it is expected that the students will be able to analyze the financial statements produced by the accounting system of an organization and evaluate the comprehensive financial performance of it in various fields to produce analytical information needed by users, such as management creditors, and investors, to depend upon in making their decisions about an organization. Moreover, this course aims to develop many other important skills for the students, such as knowledge and understanding skills, practical skills, critical thinking skills, and general skills.
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    • 10861224
IFRS standards are followed by a wide range of countries around the world with different adoption strategies, and Palestine is one of those countries. IFRS publications are the base for teaching accounting at An-Najah national university This course is one of the core courses in accounting major, it is based on a prerequisite which is intermediate accounting1, it was designed basically to enrich student?s knowledge as related to detailed accounting treatments. This course clarifies in details the accounting treatment of major accounting issues that students at bachelor degree level must know about as in accordance with IFRS standards. The main topics that this course deals with are: The accounting for financial instruments, the accounting for long term contract, accounting for income taxes, accounting for pension funds and finally accounting for leases. The following are details related to each topic: 1. Accounting for financial investment: This topic is based on IFRS 9 (the old standard was IAS 39), in this section of the course the student will learn the criteria followed as related to the: initial recognition, initial measurement, subsequent recognition and subsequent measurement of both debt and equity investments, it shows the different classifications of instruments as based on the criteria followed by the standard. 2. Accounting for long term contract: in intermediate accounting 1 students will get to know the 5 steps process of recognizing revenues in addition to the recognition of some types of revenues, in this course a special type is introduced; the revenue recognition over time which is related to several types of performance obligations that will take more than one accounting period to be recognized and in this section students will learn the available methods to deal with this type of revenues. 3. Accounting for income taxes: In This section of the course, student will get to learn about the IFRS perspective (based on IAS 12) as related to income taxes, which will give them a comprehensive view of taxes when linked to Tax course. 4. Accounting for pension funds: Students will learn in this section about the pension plans and their: types, properties, special features and the accounting treatment. 5. Accounting for leases: This section goes in details in the accounting treatment of leases contracts from both perspective; lessee and lessor, in addition to illustrating some special issues related to leases.
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    • 10861313
International accounting is third year course level. During this course student are expected to get in depth understanding of the evolution of accounting standards around the world. Major aspects of international accounting standards are illustrated within this course. The main section that are expected to be covered are as follows: 1. At the beginning of this course students will observe the issues faced by multinational corporation (pre-IFRS period). In this section students will understand the importance and the need for harmonized set of accounting standards across the world. 2. Another important section will be illustrated which is the literature related to international accounting diversity, in this section students will have to understand the reasons of international accounting diversity by reviewing key studies and researches. 3. After evaluating the reasons that stands behind worldwide accounting diversity students will go in details in the evolution of IASB and the standards setting process. 4. In this section students will get to identify the IFRS standards. 5. The remaining of this course will focus on the details of selected accounting standards, Furthermore, these standards will be reviewed and compared with US-GAAP at the same time.
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    • 10861321 or
    • 10861325
Building upon student?s foundational knowledge of financial accounting principles and basic auditing concepts, the "Auditing and Accounts Review ? A Practical Approach" module offers an enriching exploration into advanced auditing methodologies and assurance standards. Designed to deepen students? understanding of the audit profession, this module delves into crucial aspects such as ethical codes of practice, audits of interim financial information, and pertinent research literature. What Will Students Learn: Throughout this module, students will engage in a comprehensive learning experience where you will: ? Critically Evaluate Information and Evidence: Sharpen students? analytical skills by critically assessing a diverse range of information and evidence. ? Explore Auditing and Assurance Standards: Gain insights into industry-standard auditing and assurance practices, equipping students with the necessary knowledge to navigate complex auditing scenarios. ? Research Ethical Codes of Practice: Investigate and understand the ethical principles that underpin the audit profession, emphasizing integrity and accountability. ? Follow Processes to Audit Financial Information: Learn the methodologies and procedures involved in auditing financial information, including tests of controls, substantive procedures and alternative substantive procedures. ? Discuss Relevant Research Literature: Engage in discussions surrounding contemporary research literature in auditing and accounts review, fostering a deeper understanding of emerging trends and best practices. By the End of This Module, Students Will Be Able To: ? Be Critically Aware of the Audit Profession and Its Auditing Standards: Develop a critical awareness of the audit profession, its evolving standards, and the role it plays in ensuring financial transparency and accountability. ? Understand Legal Responsibilities and Ethical Guidelines: Grasp the legal and ethical dimensions of auditing, emphasizing the importance of adherence to professional standards and ethical conduct in the audit process.
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    • 10861313
This course aims to introducing the main methodologies and approaches in designing the accounting information systems and introducing the main concepts and procedures for accounting information systems techniques and the debate of the deferent methods of designing, documentation, and operating the accounting information systems. In addition, students have to Understand of the main methodologies and approaches in the analysis of the accounting information systems, understanding the main concepts and procedures for accounting information systems techniques and Understanding the deferent methods of designing, documentation, and operating the accounting information systems.
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    • 10861313
This course covers accounting treatments, different patterns, merger and merger between public shareholding companies when the process occurs, and when preparing the final financial statements in the first year following the process and the years following it. This course also covers the accounting treatments of commercial operations in foreign currency, and how to convert financial statements prepared in a foreign currency into the local currency. This refers to a variety of advanced financial accounting issues such as lease contracts, pension funds, end of service for employees, and others
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    • 10861313
This course covers some theoretical issues that lie behind the specialization of financial accounting, such as the conceptual framework of accounting theory, related to definitions of elements of accounting theory, objectives of financial statements, theories of measuring and evaluating assets and liabilities, recognition of income and income determination theory, the difference between accounting and economic income, and publishing reports Financial and accounting disclosure, examining the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications for financial reporting. The applications of the present value model in accounting, agency theory and its implications for financial reporting, the process of linking issues related to theory with accounting standards and international financial reporting, and the economic consequences of accounting decisions will also be discussed.
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The Accounting Internship course is a practical learning experience designed to enhance the theoretical knowledge students have acquired during their academic studies by applying it in a real-world work environment. This course is typically conducted in collaboration with various companies and organizations, both in the public and private sectors
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    • 10861312
    • 10861313
This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of audit and assurance services provided by CPAs. By focusing on the external auditing of financial statements, the course explains auditing, its types and its importance; types of services provided by auditors; the auditing profession and the role of professional bodies; the audit opinion types; the underlying principles and standards set by standard-setters; the ethical rules (code of professional conduct); auditors legal liability; audit objectives and the audit procedures required to meet them; the use of audit evidence; audit planning; and how to consider the efficiency of internal control. Moreover, a major objective of this course is to provide the students with relevant knowledge on the legal and regulatory environment of auditing in Palestine. Accordingly, the course seeks to ensure that the students obtain the adequate knowledge and skills necessary to practice successfully as auditors.
3
    • 10801113
This course explores the skills of research topic writing. Students will choose under the supervision research topics and practicing the research skills on two phases: 1- Proposal writing 2- Research project All students will be going through two discussion phases, one for the research project proposal, and the other for the research project under the completion phase. All students should design the research tools and collect the required data, all proposals and research project be tested for similarity using the available software provided by the university databases. Students will upload their research project using the MODEL, and be sure that their research up to the research orientations applied by An-Najah National university.
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This course includes an introduction to the science of management and its stages of development through a presentation of the most prominent schools, ideas, and modern approaches. This course addresses the characteristics of management and some of its various functions (planning, organization, leadership), as well as the most prominent administrative skills and roles necessary to practice administrative work.
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Topics treated in this course include definition of the time value of money, relationship between return and risk, appropriate financing foundations for companies, ways of measuring risks and their types, profit polices of companies, cost of capital, and optimal capital structure.
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    • 10871121
This course is a study of the role of financial management in projects, functions of financial management, profit ability planning, financial planning, financial analysis, use of financial percentages, management of working capital, management of current assets, management of short-term financing sources, stock exchanges, and management of long-term financing sources (shares and bonds).
3
This course will first introduce students to basic concepts in marketing and then provide them with marketing analysis skills of the marking environment elements, necessary to take the appropriate decisions. The course also seeks to train students to acquire marketing mix management skills in accordance with the new approach in management of marketing operations. The course will also provide students with basic knowledge in modern marketing topics such as marketing of non-profit services, physical distribution and customer service
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    • 11000325
English for the Workplace is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students of Economics and Administrative Sciences and Engineering. This course is designed to train SENIOR students in these faculties to communicate effectively in the business world. It focuses on practical oral and written business communication principles and applications with particular emphasis on writing, sending and answering e-mails, writing proposals for field projects and discussing them with an audience as well as training students to prepare and execute presentations and to express themselves orally. Students are also trained to use modern technology in communication and to contact/ communicate with their instructors through the university moodle program.
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The course aims to introduce students to the nature of commercial activities, their significance, the distinction between commercial and civil activities, when an individual acquires the status of a merchant, and their duties and rights, including bankruptcy. It also introduces commercial companies, the governing laws, their types, registration procedures, and related legal texts

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 6 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
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    • 10861121
The objective of this course is to provide the student with the accounting aspects related to some special activities of projects, and deals with the study of administrative and accounting problems for establishments with divisions, administrative and accounting problems for establishments with branches, accounting treatment of the consignment goods in the books of the principal and agent, and the accounting treatment of installment sale and capital lease.
3
    • 10861121
This course includes defining the nature and characteristics of extracting natural resources, accounting treatments for exploration expenditures, obtaining concessions, and related contracts, capital expenditures, drilling and development expenditures, and counting expenditures and matching them with revenues for the purpose of knowing the results of the business and the financial position of natural resource extraction companies.
3
    • 10861212
This course covers Agricultural accounting, Agricultural cost accounting, budgeting for agricultural activities, Agricultural branches, elements, activities costs, Agricultural costing statements, utilization of Agricultural lands, and life stock accounting.
3
    • 10861121
This course introduces the concept of SMEs and explains the IFRS related to it. It focusses on certain sections of the IFRS which are: Concepts and principles, Financial statements, accounting policies and estimates, investment property, provisions and contingencies, borrowing costs, liabilities and equity. Also, the course points out the difference between Full IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.
3
    • 10861313
The world is increasingly adopting responsible capitalism, and profit maximization is no longer the sole objective of the business community. This shift can be best examined by considering the significant regulatory and societal reforms the world is undergoing in the context of the economic activity. The aim of this course is to help students understand the rapid change the world is witnessing as regards corporate social and environmental performances and the corresponding change in the corporate reporting universe. This, in turn, helps in preparing the next generation of accountants to perform their duties and fulfil their responsibilities in modern work settings. This can be accomplished by achieving the following learning objectives: 1- Understand and discuss the nature of the relationships between business entities and the society and be able to analyze these relationships. 2- Understand the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as well as the supporting and the opposing arguments. 3- Understand the origins and regulations of CSR in Palestine. 4- Understand and discuss the nature, benefits, and limitations of nonfinancial and CSR measures and disclosures. 5- Understand modern approaches to corporate reporting (the case of Integrated Reporting ? IR).
3
    • 10861224
This course includes a study of accounting, auditing standards for Islamic financial institutions related to measurement, disclosure and reporting operations, and a study of the accounting problems that hinder the application of these standards in insurance companies and Islamic banks, and the accounting treatment of Islamic banking operations such as speculation, Murabaha, participation, leasing, zakat and others, in addition to how to measure and distribute profit in banks. Islamic insurance surplus in Islamic insurance companies.
3
    • 10861322
The objective of this course is to provide the student with new scientific applications in accounting, which are related to some distinct financial issues, from these accounting issues light, human resources accounting, earning management, earning equity, sustainability reporting in public shareholding companies, and other newly emerging issues in the field of financial accounting.
3
    • 10861313
This course includes presenting a set of important and controversial topics in accounting and research in the field of research and published studies for each of the topics and presenting a paper that includes a summary of this topic and a briefing on all its aspects, and then a discussion panel on this topic, especially the new and emerging topics in accounting.

Speciality Optional Requirements, Second Set Student must complete 6 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
3
    • 10801111
Monetary and Banking Systems is a course that focuses on the study of monetary and banking systems and their role in the economy. The course covers topics such as monetary policies, central banking, and the role of commercial banks in the financial system.
3
    • 10801112
Public Finance is a course that studies the role of government in the economy, focusing on government spending, taxation, and fiscal policies. The course examines the impact of fiscal policies on income distribution, economic efficiency, and economic stability.
3
    • 10801112
Topics dealt with in this course include the how?s of using scientific foundations in data collection about the project, its analysis and study, with the aim of arriving at results which would determine the viability of the projection terms of its technical, marketing, financial and social aspects. The course also addresses the bases of financial analysis concept of cash flow, ways of evaluation of investment projects and choice of the best project.
3
This course deals with the basic knowledge frames of the digital world including key programming concepts and the impact of digital technology on the different spheres of the societal life, ranging from identity to the economical, psychological, and social aspects. It also teaches students how digital technology influences people?s behavioral aspects, the social order, and individuals? interaction with their society.
3
    • 11000117
This course teaches skills of negotiation and persuasion. It develops planning skills to make successful strategies and tactics. It teaches the stages of persuasion, problems and solutions, the different kinds of personalities, ways of dealing with them, the characteristics of a good negotiator, and body language.
3
    • 11000117
This course covers the main skills in the public relations field. It combines both theoretical and practical sides by using study cases and practical exercises. The course gives the students the opportunity to learn different skills in the practice of public relations. It includes the following: Preparing the media and advertising materials such as letters, brochures, publications, news, newsletters?etc. Organizing conferences, press conferences, speeches, reports, minutes, invitations?etc. Coordinating with media and journalists and communicate with the public.
3
    • 10866111
This course is designed to enrich students' knowledge of the administrative dimensions and concepts related to strategic management and its approaches, human resources management, and the function of administrative leadership and production. The course also addresses the approach to management based on behavior and motivation. And design work teams.
3
    • 10866111
This course aims to focus on humans, and focus on the role played by personnel management, as it specializes in dealing with humans. And put an end to his problems by placing the right man in the right place through a clear and fair employment policy. By evaluating wages from time to time, consolidating the concepts of equality and justice, and through incentives, their importance and impact, they also establish methods for evaluating the performance of individuals.
3
    • 10211109
The Operations Research course aims to introduce students to the concepts and methods of operations research and their applications in multiple fields.
3
    • 10886116 or
    • 10871213
The aim of this course is to familiarize itself with the concept of investment and its operations, the types of investors and financial institutions, the types of securities and financial markets and the business dealings in the financial markets. and long-term investment decisions with the use of time value calculations for money, valuation of stocks, bonds, derivatives, financial indicators, diversification of the investment portfolio, yield accounts, risk and systemic risk assessment, Technical and basic analysis of local and foreign companies in the form of study cases will also be carried out through this course.
3
The main objective of the course is to provide the conceptual background for corporate governance. The course develops theoretical framework for understanding and analyzing the legal and regulatory frameworks for corporate governance, board?s purpose, role and authority in corporate governance outline, and concept of shareholder activism and its effects on Corporate Governance. The course covers basic models of corporate governance, including international best practices relative to board member remuneration, concept of and the applications of mergers and acquisitions, risk management, the role and influence of financial institutions on corporate governance and the concept of corporate social responsibility. The course is focused on developing skills in analyzing corporate behavior in capital markets and the relationship of agent and principal in raising funds, allocating capital, distributing returns. The course requires the knowledge in micro and macroeconomics, accounting, and Finance and banking.
3
Explores the world of entrepreneurship and creativity by examining the processes and techniques used to develop ideas and turn them into successful projects. The course includes understanding the foundations of entrepreneurship and the stages of emerging business development, in addition to analyzing the factors that affect the success of entrepreneurial projects and enhancing creativity in various fields.

Free Courses Student must complete 6 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
2
This course underscores the importance of studying folklore and how this genre inspires popular artists. This course also looks at the processes of glass- blowing, pottery-making, textile industry, etc. With a focus on hosting experts and craftsmen in various fields of folk arts.
3
Spanish Language (1) 32113: is considered an introductory course in the Spanish language. This course primarily focuses on integrating language skills and presenting a clear and simple introduction to the basics of grammar for students learning Spanish for the first time. The course enables students to understand basic daily expressions, both spoken and written, necessary for reading and comprehending short texts and using grammar correctly in both speech and writing. As a result, students will be able to introduce themselves, talk about their surroundings, and discuss their future plans.
3
This course aims to introduce students to the German language and acquaint them with the culture of German-speaking nations which helps them to understand the basic daily phrases, oral and written, necessary for reading short texts. The most fortunate students would probably be the ones enrolled in scientific faculties, due to the fact that there are plenty of job opportunities in scientific fields in these countries.
3
Turkish Language (1) is considered an introductory course in the Turkish language. This course primarily focuses on integrating language skills and presenting a clear and simple introduction to the basics of grammar for students learning Turkish for the first time. The course enables students to understand basic daily expressions, both spoken and written, necessary for reading and comprehending short texts and using grammar correctly in both speech and writing. As a result, students will be able to introduce themselves, talk about their surroundings, and discuss their future plans.
3
The Italian language course aims to provide students with basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Italian. The course includes interactive exercises and real-life situations that help students communicate confidently, while also introducing them to Italian culture and traditions. This course is an ideal introduction for those who want to learn a new language for academic, professional, or tourism purposes.
3
It is an introductory course which is designed for students without prior knowledge of the Russian language. Throughout the course, students will develop basic communication skills in Russian, focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Main topics include the alphabet, grammar concepts, essential vocabulary, and everyday expressions. Students will be exposed to Russian customs, traditions, and daily life to enhance language learning. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple conversations, understand basic written texts, and understand common social situations in Russian-speaking environments.
42317 Palestine in the Holy Quran and Sunnah 3
71111 Introduction to Library Science 3
1
A practical compulsory course based on a weekly lecture. This course aims to push students to deal with patients and the hospital environment in various departments and facilities. In addition, students receive a brief overview of first aid principles
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The course "Medicinal Plants in Palestine," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the rich plant biodiversity of Palestine, focusing on species traditionally used for medicinal purposes. It explores the botanical characteristics, therapeutic uses, and preparation methods of key native medicinal plants, including collection, drying, and storage techniques. The course also examines the traditional and modern applications of these plants in treating common diseases, along with the cultural and historical significance of their use in Palestinian society. Furthermore, it highlights relevant legislation and the challenges surrounding the sustainable utilization and preservation of medicinal plant resources. By the end of the course, students will gain an appreciation of local ethnobotanical knowledge, develop awareness of environmental and health-related issues, and enhance their ability to critically evaluate the safe and effective use of medicinal plants.
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The course "Cosmetic Products and Society," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the world of cosmetics from both scientific and societal perspectives. It covers the basic components of cosmetic products, their mechanisms of action, methods of formulation, and evaluation in terms of efficacy and safety. The course also explores the health, psychological, cultural, and economic aspects associated with the use of cosmetics. In addition, it highlights the local and international laws and regulations governing the cosmetic industry and discusses the role of media and social platforms in shaping societal perceptions of beauty and appearance. The course seeks to raise students? awareness about the safe and informed use of cosmetic products and to enhance critical thinking and social analysis skills regarding beauty and health issues in contemporary society.
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This course explores the vital role of pharmacists in promoting public health and serving the needs of the community. It focuses on the pharmacist's responsibilities in health education, disease prevention, and patient advocacy. The course also covers communication skills, cultural competence, and collaboration with other healthcare providers and organizations to improve community health outcomes.
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This course aims to give undergraduate students who are not medical majors a brief overview of health issues and topics related to all family members in order to reach a state of complete physical, psychological, mental and social safety for all family members including their nutritional health. The course also aims to familiarize students with many concepts in the fields of health and their importance, such as marriage health, reproductive health, and child health. The course also addresses the importance of medical examination, as it has become an urgent necessity with the development of genetic engineering and the spread of AIDS. There has been a strong call to compel people to medical examination before marriage and provide the necessary genetic counseling for the couple, as medical examination before marriage has become a necessary procedure to build a healthy family.
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This course is an introduction to the Hebrew language, where the student becomes acquainted with the basic and supporting components to enable the student to express his ideas and purposes, starting with the study of the alphabet in its two types (printed and handwritten) and the phonetics of the language (vowels, syllables and tone) and sentence components. The focus will be on language skills and acquiring basic vocabulary, and constructing simple sentences orally and in writing to enable the student
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This course is intended for students from other departments who are not majoring in French but are interested in exploring the French language and the cultures of French-speaking countries. It is suitable for students in fields such as Media, Public Relations, English Language, Business Administration, Accounting, and others. As a beginner-level course, it introduces the fundamentals of the French language, including sentence structure, correct pronunciation, and basic communication in daily life situations, such as making introductions and describing places and people. The course corresponds to level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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This course aims at introducing students to the French alphabet, and the way of writing masculine and feminine words, as well as sentence structures: personal pronouns, verbs, and objects (direct and indirect). It also lists daily events using assistance tools such as drawings, pictures, and some short answers: acceptance, rejection, thanking, apology, and justifying the answers.
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the course deals with various topics: the meaning of the word "story" in language and convention, the meaning of the concept: the Qur'anic story, its objectives, characteristics, and the most crucial douts which were raised against the Qur'anic story, and how such doubts were refuted; a detailed study on some stories such as the story of Adam, Noah, Moses, Solomon, David, (PBUT), other samples of stories of people who are not prophets might be studied such as the story of Saul, Kurah, and the People of the Cave.
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The course covers the following topics: the definition of the word miracle, the concept of miraculous aspects, the importance of miraculous nature, the history as well as the progress of research on the miraculous aspects, a comparison between the miracles of prophets, types of the miraculous aspects of the Holy Qur'an: the legislative, rhetorical, scientific, numeral,etc.
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Psychological Culture in Our Contemporary Life This course studies the importance of psychological culture and its impact on the individual and society in the modern era. It focuses on applying psychological concepts to understand daily behaviors, manage psychological stress, and promote mental health across various life domains such as work, family, and education. The course also reviews the role of media and technology in shaping contemporary psychological culture.
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The course aims to explore the factors and determinants that influence policy formulation in both its internal and external dimensions. It emphasizes the optimal use of tools and instruments and the provision of precise information necessary for planning processes, particularly in the context of social mobilization, security and stability, financial resources, national production, industrial energy, and military power at national and international levels. The course also covers an analysis of theories and schools of political development, including behavioural liberal theory, social growth theory, Marxist theory, dependency and development theory, and the Islamic theory of succession. Additionally, the course focuses on studying the methods of political development theories, their intellectual sources, goals, and dimensions, aiming to understand the reasons behind the failure of these theories and models to achieve the desired political development.
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Digital marketing is the process of promoting products or services using digital technologies and the Internet. Digital marketing relies on various strategies and advanced tools to reach the target audience, build customer relationships, increase brand awareness, and generate sales. Digital marketing is characterized by its ability to reach a wide audience at a relatively low cost compared to traditional marketing, in addition to the ability to accurately measure and analyze results to make informed decisions.
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Jerusalem This course offers a comprehensive study of the city of Jerusalem and its religious and cultural significance throughout history. It covers the geographical, historical, religious, and political dimensions of the city, from the Canaanite period through the Jewish, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader, and Ottoman eras, up to the current Israeli occupation. The course also explores Jerusalem?s importance in the three monotheistic religions, its historical and religious landmarks, and contemporary political issues surrounding the city
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\This course examines the concept of corruption, including its forms, causes, and anti-corruption efforts. Additionally, it focuses on promoting good governance and anti-corruption strategies. Students will develop an awareness of the essential values of integrity, the dangers of corruption, and ways to combat it.
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This course aims at studying individual, family and community relationships, the cause of pathological phenomena in the society and their symptoms, sources of water and its pollution, air-transmitted diseases, flora and fauna. In addition, the course highlights diseases resulting from technological and urban development. Noise pollution is a case in point. It deals with the dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, psychological and political factors, measurements and indices of community health status. Theoretical framework for viewing organizational issues in the delivery of health services is also discussed.
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Geography of Palestine This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the physical and human geography of Palestine as the ancestral homeland of the Palestinian Arab people. It explores the historical context that has shaped the contemporary geographical landscape of Palestine in its various dimensions: political, economic, social, cultural, demographic, and urban. The course also seeks to foster a sense of national identity among students by connecting geography with national memory, which reflects the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom and independence. The course includes practical applications to explain basic concepts and terminology through in-class and at-home activities, field visits, and the preparation of reports based on these visits. Students will learn how to obtain information from primary and secondary sources and use multimedia tools?audio, visual, social media platforms, and internet search engines. The course will also feature the screening of documentary films and lectures from international universities. Additionally, students will draw various physical, political, and historical maps of Palestine to deepen their understanding of its geography, contemporary history, and just cause.
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This course deals with the concept of family in Islam, its philosophy, importance, the need to it, the legal religious objectives of it, the foundations on which it is based, and the distinguishing characteristics. It also presents the importance of marriage as well as its rules. It also presents the ways by which the marriage bond can be untied once it is impossible to go on marriage despite all reconciliation attempts. It reviews the dangers of false ideas which call for undermining the family and the marriage system as these have their own destructive impacts on religious teachings, human values and on the future on communities. It contributes in presenting and discussing a number of contemporary issues so as to be understood, recognize the opinion of Islamic Shari?ah about it and to find ways to address them such as fender, equality, domestic violence against women, birth control, artificial insemination, the Misyar or altruistic marriage, the temporary marriage and the customary marriage.
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This course aims at consolidating the concept of Islamic faith, its importance, characteristics, impacts and position in Muslims? lives. The course also demonstrates some scientific evidences that ensures the existence of Allah, the Almighty, and His Greatness. It addresses the atheists? doubts related to universe, destine, and the Day of Judgement. It also defines the meaning of monotheism, its types, requirements, contradictions; it presents the role of prophets in establishing the monotheism faith in people?s lives by narrating the stories of prophets Moses and Ibrahim with their nations. It briefly talks about the other pillars of Islam.
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Topics addressed in this course include concept of sira (biography), its sources, importance, benefit, qualities, most important contemporary suspicions around the Qur'anic narrative and responses to them; study of the most important events in the life of the Messenger, peace be upon him, from birth to death. This course is a detailed analytical study of the prophet's biography and the lessons that can be drawn from it.
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It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
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It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
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This course explores the science of toxins and their impacts on human health and the environment, while emphasizing practical strategies for prevention and intervention. Students will understand the mechanisms of toxic substances, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants, and examine their effects on biological systems. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to assess risks, implement safety measures, and advocate for effective public health strategies to mitigate the impact of toxins in various societal contexts.
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This course an in-depth examination of the interaction between drugs and societal factors, bridging the gap between pharmacological science and its broader social implications. Students will explore the mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic uses, and side effects, while also addressing the societal, economic, and ethical dimensions of pharmacology and the impact of pharmaceuticals on public health.
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This course aims to raise students' awareness of energy in general, its characteristics, policies, methods of exploitation, and its impact on societies. The course covers numerous topics, including: "How humans first learned about and used energy; energy in ancient times and its uses in warfare; the discovery of oil in the Arab world; energy in the 1970s and the accompanying politics in the Middle East; energy poverty and equality; energy and women's empowerment; energy and sustainable development; energy as a destructive military weapon; energy as a means of defense; children's and youth's awareness of renewable energy and their position; the electrification of historical Palestine and apartheid policies related to electricity; the electricity game in Palestine and the reasons for Israeli control over it; and energy for peace."
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This course aims to introduce students to the reciprocal relationship between engineering and society, and the role of engineering in serving humanity and sustainable development. It explores the ethical, social, environmental, and technological dimensions associated with engineering practices, highlighting how engineering decisions and technologies shape modern societies and how societal and cultural contexts influence engineering solutions. The course also encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary analysis to understand the contemporary challenges facing the world. It enhances students' ability to assess the impact of technological solutions from social, cultural, and economic perspectives.
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This course is of particular importance due to its coverage of topics related to the local environment and the environmental challenges facing Palestine, as well as its close connection to the concepts of environmental sustainability and sustainable development. Offering this course as an open course will contribute to raising students' awareness of current environmental issues and enhance their ability to think critically and contribute to environmental protection.
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Nutrition and Health is a free course taught in Arabic and offered by the Department of Nutrition and Processing. It highlights the importance of healthy food for the human body, the relationship between food and health, different types of nutrition, proper nutrition methods, and the direct impact of balanced nutrition on health. It also focuses on presenting reliable scientific sources of nutritional information.
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The course covers a number of important topics related to earthquake risk reduction, including: an introduction to seismology; the nature of site soil and its impact on the seismic behavior of structures; the mechanism of earthquake effects on buildings; construction materials; the expected seismic behavior of common building types in Palestine; general specifications for earthquake-resistant buildings; and risk analysis and assessment, in addition to prevention and public safety measures. Discussion sessions during the course focus on several additional key topics, such as shelters and a general introduction to disaster risk assessment and management. This course aims to contribute to the university?s mission of serving the community and its institutions through specific tasks. It does so by applying knowledge in education to build a culture of safety and develop capacities to reduce disaster risks in general, and earthquake risks in particular, at all levels. It also seeks to promote community engagement in line with international disaster risk reduction strategies.
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This course is specifically designed for students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, aiming to explore the complex relationship between genetics and society. We will study the scientific foundations of genetics, then move on to explore its impact on various aspects of our lives, from health and disease to behavior and abilities. Through interactive lectures, group discussions, and analysis of current studies, you will develop a deep understanding of how genetics interacts with social and cultural factors to shape the individual and society.
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This course aims to support new university students in adapting to the academic and social environment by enhancing their psychological and interpersonal skills. Topics include stress management, time management, building positive relationships, self-confidence, study skills, and coping with transitional life changes. The course promotes self-awareness and mental well-being through interactive activities and practical exercises that empower students to effectively and positively adjust to university life.
11000168 Principles of Ocupational Saftey 2
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This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of risk analysis, assessment, and management. It is designed to actively engage students in exploring real-world applications of risk management tools and techniques. The course covers a wide range of risk types?including financial, contractual, technical, environmental, and execution-related risks?with a focus on how to identify, analyze, and evaluate their potential impacts. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process, which involves the systematic identification, analysis, prioritization, and treatment of risks to reduce the likelihood and/or consequences of undesirable events. The course offers a structured approach to developing risk management strategies, guiding students through each phase?from risk identification and initial assessment to the formulation of effective response and mitigation plans.
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The course aims to shed light on sign language by exploring its origins, meaning, importance, and rules. It highlights the vital role sign language plays in creating a means of communication for individuals with hearing impairments, particularly through real-time interpretation of spoken language.
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This course explores the concepts of democracy and human rights and the interrelationship between them. It examines the notion of human rights, their foundations, characteristics, and classifications, as well as the role of international organizations in their promotion and protection. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of the significance of democracy and human rights for both the state and society, with particular emphasis on the Arab world. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of democracy and human rights globally.The course further examines the concept of international humanitarian law (IHL), its historical development, and its principal sources both customary and treaty-based. It outlines the key legal obligations of parties to armed conflicts and neutral states, as well as the duties of occupying powers toward the occupied territory and its population.
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This course aims to provide university students with general legal knowledge and legal awareness, considering the significant role that law plays in people's lives and across all fields of work. It focuses on studying the main concepts of law, its objectives, and the most important legislations affecting contemporary life. This is crucial for upholding the rule of law, achieving justice, and keeping pace with developments. The course adopts a practical approach, relying not only on theoretical material but also on its application in reality. This is achieved through developing students' skills in applying the law via field visits to various legal institutions, workshops, and studying diverse legal cases.
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This course is meant to help students communicate more effectively and confidently in spoken English. The course addresses improvements in oral skills needed for discussions, presentations and daily life interactions. Students also have opportunities to beef up their vocabulary repertoire in different walks of life, that they can be able to express themselves smoothly when encountered with different situations. This course is intended to target all university students who yearn for consolidating their English communication skills needed for the 21st century.
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English Writing Skills is an elective course designed to develop students? academic writing skills in English. It focuses on enhancing grammar, vocabulary, and organization to help learners express their ideas clearly and effectively. The course introduces various forms of writing such as paragraphs, essays, summaries, and reports. Emphasis is placed on the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Students will also learn how to write with purpose and audience in mind, using appropriate tone and style. By the end of the course, students will be able to construct well-organized and a coherent essay with a thesis statement, a development of a thesis statement and a conclusion. Students will be trained to write a claim an a supporting evidence to produce a coherent well-developed essay.
11201101 Introduction to Musicology 2
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Studying the musical production of the Palestinian people, and identifying the style of popular music. Palestinian, and analysis of popular music at the instrumental and lyrical levels. Research into the characteristics of instrumental music and its popular singing features. Study and analysis of the various forms and templates of popular music. Identifying examples of popular songs and types of popular musical instruments, in terms of their manufacture, sound structure, and methods of playing them.
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The course aims to learn collective singing of a repertoire of Palestinian and Arab national anthems and songs.
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properties, how it is being used and carried out through different historical models, and how it is being applied practically and artfully. Students are expected to produce these different handwriting models after receiving adequate exposure and training.
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This course provides students with the practical skills necessary for the process of manual formation/making of ceramics through compression and rope formation techniques or slide formation techniques. In addition, this course aims at training students how to firmly stick parts and articles in order to accomplish the required design, with a great emphasis on the characteristics and quality of clay. It also gives students the opportunity to learn how to deal with problems and acquire the means and ways with which they can preserve their work and follow up with it on a continual basis. All of this will be accomplished by students carrying out created designs which accomplish all these concepts.
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