| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
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10316110
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Introduction to Archeology
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3 |
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| This module aims to identify the laws that govern the operation of hotels and to identify the mechanism used in licensing and classifying hotels into grades and stars. It also studies the laws related to the Palestinian tourism sector and the reason for their development. |
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10316111
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Introduction to Tourism
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3 |
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| The objective of this module is to identify the concept of total quality management, the elements of total quality management, the elements of applying quality management in institutions, and the means to overcome them. It also identifies total quality as an input to improve performance in organizations, balanced performance management, and its applications, balanced scorecards, change management, dealing with resistance to change, and ways to make development and change initiatives successful in the organization (practical applications). |
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10316112
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Introduction to Ancient Civilization
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3 |
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| This module will study the most important ancient human races and identify their historical origins in addition to the most important features of human races spread in most countries of the world. Emphasis will be placed on studying the most important human races in Palestine (Bedouins, Nur “Gypsies”, peasants, religious minorities: Samaritans, Christians, Syriacs, Armenians, Circassians, Druze, Shiites, Sunnis, Jews, Baha'is, Ahmadis, etc.). |
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10316113
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Palestinian Folklore and Heritage
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3 |
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| Through this module, the student is introduced to religious tourism for different religions. This is to help them understand other religions and the tourist attractions related to those religions, such as the Christian and Islamic religions and the tourist attractions associated with them. |
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10316114
|
The Ancient History of Palestine and Jordan
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3 |
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| This course covers the study of historical ages Palestine and Jordan from the Paleolithic Stone Age until the Iron Age. It also discusses Palestine’s relationship with neighboring empires, especially Iraq and Egypt, alongside with the civilization achievements the region has accomplished in the previous times. |
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10316220
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Tourism Planning
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3 |
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| This course studies the concept of tourism planning, its origins and evolution, importance and objectives, national and regional tourism planning, elements of tourism attractions, tourism planning and the environmental, economic and social effects and the elements of tourism planning (employment, legislation, investment, development, marketing, etc). |
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10316221
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Tourist and Archaeological Sites Administration
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3 |
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| This course aims at introducing tourist and archeological resources, indicating the methods of managing cultural and heritage sites for the purposes of tourism, through the discussion of the means of identifying and evaluating cultural and heritage resources, as well as indicating the methods of dealing the planning and legislative site requirements. |
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10316222
|
Tourism in Palestine
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3 |
|
| Tourism in Palestine
The module presents the development of Palestinian tourism, the most important elements of the Palestinian tourism product and its components, patterns of Palestinian tourism, the economic, cultural, and environmental importance of Palestinian tourism, tourism services and facilities, and tourism policies. Then, the module deals with the organizational aspects of Palestinian tourism, legislation, and ethics related to tourism, monuments, and heritage. |
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10316223
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Introduction to Islamic Archaeology
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3 |
|
| This course aims at introducing students to the history of archeological research related to the study of the Islamic archeology, and the study of its general characteristics, properties and patterns across different Islamic periods since the beginning of Islam until the end of the Ottoman era. |
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10316224
|
Islamic Arts
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3 |
|
| The course addresses the introduction of the emergence of the Islamic arts, their relationship with the other arts, styles and types (Applied Arts and Decoration, Pottery and Ceramics, Textiles, wooden, metal, ivory and glass antiques), and the art of writing. The course highlights the impact of Islamic art on the other civilizations. |
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10316225
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Greeks and Romans Archaeology
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3 |
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| The course aims at providing the students with a historical and geographical overview of the lands ruled by the Greeks, the impact of Greek arts, as well as a study of Greek archaeologies through its internal and external centers, Greek urban planning, with a set of examples. It also addresses the other Greek Arts, such as: Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, and carving money … etc). |
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10316226
|
Byzantine Archaeology
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3 |
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| This course addresses the Byzantine Empire, the emergence of Christianity, Byzantine Architecture (Churches), and Byzantine sculpture, mosaics and coins; the movement of image and icon breaking, and a comparison between the Byzantine and Islamic Arts on architectural and decorative levels. |
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10316227
|
Research Methodology
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3 |
|
| Planning for development in all fields in our Palestinian society takes scientific planning and scientific research as a basis for determining our present and future needs. Thus, every student in our universities is required to use scientific research competencies, which made the scientific research methodology module a basic requirement for male and female students of the Faculty of Arts, Department of Tourism and Antiquities. This is to help them in their future educational mission, which is based on scientific research. The module aims to:
1.Identify the ABCs of the scientific method in research, its objectives, and steps.
2.Stand on the foundations, principles, and skills necessary to define the problem and the importance of the research.
3.State research methods, techniques, and basic steps.
4.Develop students’ research skills by referring to some models.
5.Identify the foundations and principles for referring to sources and references and the methodology for documenting them. |
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10316330
|
Ancient Pottery in English
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3 |
|
| This module is a continuation of the ancient pottery module (1), where students will be trained in the following:
1.Reading and classifying the various pottery materials and classifying them according to the era to which they belong.
2.Maintenance and restoration of pottery.
3.Pottery drawing. |
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10316331
|
Hotel Industry
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3 |
|
| The course deals with the historical development of the hotel industry, the impact of trade, industry, warfare, and traditions on it, in addition to introducing the hotel, its distinct characteristics and types and classifications of hotels. |
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10316332
|
Islamic Architecture
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3 |
|
| This course is designed to introduce architecture in the Arabian Peninsula before Islam, the relationship between the Islamic, Byzantine and Sasanian architecture, the impact of religion, climate and raw material in architecture, Mosque of the Prophet (the nucleus of Islamic architecture), Umayyad and Abbasid architecture, and the study of the most important artistic and Islamic architecture forms. The course also addresses the study of Islamic architecture in Palestine from the Fatimid to the Ottoman period, and includes the study of different (religious, civic, military and social) patterns. |
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10316333
|
Museums Arts
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3 |
|
| The module deals with the emergence and development of museums, a study of their objectives, the history of some international and Arab museums, a study of a model for a museum, choosing a museum site, museum building, designing museums, display cabinets, display menus, coordinating exhibits, cabinets for the not displayed pieces, cards, lighting, museum safety, the administrative body in the museum, maintenance and restoration, custody, and the role of archaeological excavations in supporting the museum’s works. |
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10316334
|
Numismatics
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3 |
|
| This module is a continuation of the Numismatics (1) module, where students will be trained in the following matters:
1.Classification of ancient coins according to eras.
2.Cleaning and restoring money using appropriate scientific methods.
3.Learning about the traditional methods used in metal cleaning. |
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10316335
|
Marketing of Tourism and Hotel
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3 |
|
| The course aims at helping students understand the nature and forms of tourism marketing, which is considered one of the crucial sectors in complementing the national economy. The course helps the students in understanding the inputs and outputs in tourism sectors, in addition to providing students with the additional expertise in marketing and marketing services in the hotel sector in particular. |
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10316336
|
Tourism in English
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3 |
|
| The fact that English is the international language in the present century, it has become necessary to provide students with the scientific terminology related to tourism. Furthermore, this is a seminar in English on the subject of tourism. |
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10316337
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Ancient Language
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3 |
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| The teacher chooses from the family of inscription or ancient writings (Greek, Latin, Nabataean alphabet, Old Arabic, Aramaic alphabet … etc), and addresses them with the linguistic analysis and compounding, illustrating the historic value. |
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10316440
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History and Archeology of Jerusalem
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3 |
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| This module deals with the history of the city from the beginning to the present. The focus is on the Jebusite and Canaanite material remains, as well as the remains of the Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods. It also includes field visits to the city of Jerusalem and a presentation of illustrative slides. |
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10316441
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Special Subject in Tourism
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3 |
|
| The teacher chooses a topic in tourism whether local or international, so as to be a special course dedicated to addressing related topics. |
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10316442
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Tourism Guidance
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3 |
|
| They will be introduced to the concept of a tour guide, the concept of carrying a guide’s badge, guide work skills, the rights and allowances of the guide’s work, the science and art of tourism indication, the art of leading groups with special interests and needs, and how to establish an association of tour guides. |
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10316443
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Tourism and Booking Offices in English Language
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3 |
|
| This course includes the concept of travel and tourism companies and tour guides, and the importance of tourism and travel agencies and their functions, organizations, management, planning of its work, individual and collective flights and their marketing, and the relationship of tourism and travel agency with other tourist activities and professions. (The course will be implemented theoretically and practically in English). |
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10316444
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Field Training in Tourism
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3 |
|
| Through this module, the student will receive field training in a travel and tourism office in the fourth year, where they will learn about the work system of travel and tourism offices, how to deal with customers, and make bookings in hotels, airlines, group tours, and means of tourist transportation. Besides, reviewing the foundations of fieldwork in the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. |
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10316445
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Special Subject in Archeology of Palestine
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3 |
|
| The instructor chooses a special topic in Palestine archeology in which s/he deals with it in details. |
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10316446
|
Archeological Excavation
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3 |
|
| The students learn about the various methods of excavation, documentation, survey, photo records, and site records theoretically and practically, through working on the archeological excavation the department organizes during the summer for third and fourth year students only. At the end of the semester, students should write a detailed report on the site they worked in, along with the field visits for some archeological excavations the Ministry of Tourism and Archeology organized to get them identified with the sites that were worked on in the past and the present. (100 hrs. of field work) |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
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10301116
|
Hebrew Language 1
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3 |
|
| This course is an introduction to the Hebrew language for speakers of Arabic and other languages, and it will focus on the following topics: Hebrew alphabet, Hebrew diacritics, sentence and sentence structure, singular and plural, adjectives, numbers, femininity and masculinity, verb tenses, and comparing linguistic phenomena between Arabic and Hebrew. At the end of the course, the student will be able to read, write, and talk, and will have sufficient knowledge of vocabulary. |
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10301161
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Hebrew Language 2
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3 |
|
| This course is a continuation of the Hebrew Language 1 course; it aims to study and the language more thoroughly, and train students in Arabic translation, to and from. |
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10311198
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French Language 1
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3 |
|
| 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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10311199
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French Language 2
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3 |
|
| This course aims to teach the French language through modern methods of teaching the French language for beginners and those residing in non-French speaking countries. By the end of this course, students are expected to be able to speak simply and understand simple sentences through which they can introduce themselves, get to know others, construct simple sentences, and arrange short dialogues. |
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10316250
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Laws and Regulations to Protection of Antiquities
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3 |
|
| The course is designed to introduce the laws, local and international policies concerned with the protection of heritage and antiquities, and explaining the importance of awareness of laws and their impact in keeping civilization heritage safe from theft, smuggling, trafficking and trespassing over the archeological sites. The course also discusses the most important organizations in this field: UNESCO, ICOM, and others. |
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10316251
|
History and Archaeology of Levant
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3 |
|
| The focus is on the area extending from southern Taurus to the city of Damascus, and from the Euphrates River to the coasts of the Mediterranean. This includes the history of archaeological activity in Syria and Lebanon until the end of the ancient Bronze Age, archaeological fossils, written sources, the transitional period between the ancient and middle Bronze Age, Syria during the Middle Archaic Bronze Age, Syria in the Late Bronze Age, and finally the Iron Age. |
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10316252
|
Nabataeans
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3 |
|
| The course begins with a historical glimpse at the Nabateans, an archaeological survey of the important Nabateans’ sites. The course then moves to the study of field work architecture, engraving of rock surfaces by the Nabateans according to historical sequence, victory arch, holy yards, Al-Banat Palace temple, major amphitheaters in Petra, rock surfaces painted with multi-color paint, Nabateans and their coins, in addition to their writings, inscriptions, and pottery in all its types. |
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10316253
|
Tourism Communication Skills
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3 |
|
| This module deals with the foundations of public relations, the nature of communication skills, methods of personal communication, and their role in communicating with the community and the recipient at home and abroad to stimulate and develop the tourism movement. This module has several objectives, including:
1.Acquiring the rules and skills of personal communication.
2.Introducing the foundations of public relations and the nature of communication skills.
3.Introducing how various media messages are transmitted between the sender and the recipient.
4.Introducing the most important areas of tourism communication skills. |
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10316254
|
Tourism and the Local Community
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3 |
|
| This module aims to study the relationship between tourism and society, and ways to strengthen the relationship between the two parties, intending to protect the promotion of tourism at the local and international levels. Tourism also has an important impact on societies in terms of changing customs and traditions, tolerance with tourists, and working to promote peace and love among people. This module will also study the negative effects of tourism on negative societies and ways to mitigate them. |
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10316255
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Food and Beverage Services
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3 |
|
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10316360
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History Archaeology of Arabian Peninsula
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3 |
|
| The module includes a presentation of the most prominent features of the archeology of the Arabian Peninsula and its history since the beginning of the Stone Age: the Copper Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age until the beginning of the Classical period. The module also includes a comparative study of the antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula and the antiquities of neighboring regions. |
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10316361
|
Evaluation of Arabic Calligraphy
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3 |
|
| This course is a study of the basics, origins and development of Arabic calligraphy coupled with a practical presentation of different types of Arabic calligraphy in Arab East, Maghreb and Andalus. |
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10316362
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Hotel Management
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3 |
|
| The course is designed to deal with hotel management, the skills of dealing with customers and room service, food preparation and drinks service, organizing the work in the front offices, which includes correspondences, reception, queries, accounting and security. (The course will be taught in theory and practice). |
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10316363
|
Islamic Photography
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3 |
|
| This course covers the following topics: Islam’s attitude towards photography, types of Islamic photography, wall pictures, manuscripts, copies, mosaics, photography schools and technical production. |
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10316364
|
Architecture in the Near East
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3 |
|
| This course is a survey of the engineering work of temples, shrines, palaces, and houses in Iraq, Egypt and Greater Syria in terms of architectural elements, architecture fashion, local origin and external influences. |
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10316365
|
Tourist Information System
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3 |
|
| The course addresses the concept of tourist information systems, and information systems used in hotels and restaurants, tourist agencies, geographical information systems and GIS. |
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10316470
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Conservation and Restoration of Archeology
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3 |
|
| Students, in this course, learn about the importance of renovation and maintenance of antiquities and the maintenance of antiquity pieces. This study includes how these pieces get damaged and the best techniques to preserve and mend them. The course also covers maintenance of archaeological sites and buildings in terms of human and natural factors affecting them and the best means to preserve them, as well as some necessary maintenance work in the field such as removal of archaeological finds and facilities and taking samples. The students are also introduced to regional and local antiquity laws. |
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10316471
|
Old Inscription and Decoration
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3 |
|
| This course introduces students to the Semitic languages and the most important decorations and inscriptions in the region, Islamic decorations and inscriptions, the relationship between languages, types of ancient inscriptions, and the most important means of writing. |
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10316472
|
Technology in Ancient Era
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3 |
|
| This module deals with the industries reached by man in the ancient Paleolithic and historical ages. As these industries played an important role in the development of human life on the land of historical Palestine in particular, and the Levant and the world in general. Among these industries that will be studied and discussed in this module are the manufacture of stone, flint, and bone tools, tools for hunting animals, drawings on rocks and caves, discovery farming and its tools, domestication of animals, boats, and ships manufacturing, preparing meals, architecture in all its forms and building materials, mathematics and engineering sciences, detecting metals (gold, copper, silver, tin, bronze, etc.), the invention of pottery and its manufacturing and shaping methods, the invention of writing (hieroglyphics in Egypt and cuneiform in Iraq), water engineering and its transfer methods, glass industry, and other industries that man has discovered since the beginning of the Paleolithic Age (1.4 million years - the Arab Islamic conquest 16 AH / 638 AD). |
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10316473
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Tourism and Hotel Services
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3 |
|
| This course focuses on the touristic and hotel miscellaneous services that meet the wishes of tourism such as: food, drinks, and other tourist facilities like restaurants, parks and hotels, and others. It also addresses the modern ways and mechanisms in providing these services. |
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11011222
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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3 |
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