| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
Ø Background to the program
and subject area:
Established in 1965, the Department of Political
Science is one of the oldest disciplines taught in the Arabic language. This
department is interested in studying the various cognitive skills that fall
within the scope of: political thought, political theory, comparative political
systems, political meeting and international relations. The department seeks to
familiarize students with these areas of knowledge in a generalized, systematic
and structured manner through the study of these subjects and the use of
scientific research methods and modern ways of university teaching. The department
aims to give students the necessary knowledge to enable them to understand the
political processes and interactions at the local, regional and international levels
without interpreting and analyzing these processes.
Ø Vision statements of the
program:
To deepen the understanding and awareness of the
field of Political Science by promoting theoretical knowledge of the fields of
this science and its branches of knowledge, which include political theory and
comparative political systems, international relations, international and
regional organization, parties and interest groups, and the issues of state and
power
Ø Mission statements of the
program:
To contribute to the development of the knowledge
of students through critical thinking and enhance their ability to analyze
contemporary political problems and work to support the department with
qualified and experienced teachers so that they actively contribute to the
conduct of studies and scientific research and training students in specialized
research work.
Ø Program Aims:
1.
To meet the need for the
preparation of graduates of qualified academic qualification, and in the
political field in order to supplement the institutions, ministries and
government departments related to the political field.
2.
Contribute to the
achievement of the mission of the University of Jordan to achieve universality
and excellence at the international level.
3.
The specialization of Political
Science is a center of attraction for Jordanian, Arab and foreign students,
providing financial support to the university.
4.
Work on field training for
Political Science students in ministries and institutions, leading to the
refinement of their personality and their involvement in political training
before finishing their years of schooling.
5.
To increase the political
awareness of the graduates of the department and to work on their conscious
political upbringing.
6.
To provide the Ministry of
Education with the qualified staff to work on the inclusion of the subject of
Political Science principles to be factored into the school curricula..
7.
Develop the student's
research and creative abilities such as those related to the political,
economic and social problems in different regions of the world and the use of
the courses of schools of other faculties related to Political Science such as Public
Administration, Public International Law and others.
8.
To establish relations
with the Political Science departments in sister universities in order to
create academic cooperation, which reflects positively on the teaching and
research process of both faculty members and students. The department also
hosts lecturers from professors and domestic and foreign political workers to
discuss Jordanian, regional and global political issues. It is the belief of
the department in the importance of communicating with the community, the
faculty members give lectures and seminars in universities, institutes, schools
and Jordanian forums to shed light on political topics of interest to the
nation and the citizen. Faculty members have been working as visiting
professors at local, Arab and foreign universities, as well as collaborating
with a large number of officials and community studies centers at the national
and regional level, which helps to strengthen the dissemination of information,
scientific research and awareness in Jordan and abroad.
9.
The Department of
Political Science plays an important role in the service of society through
research and specialized studies organized by the department. These activities
include various political issues at the local, regional and international
levels..
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| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
|
Program Title:
|
Bachelor of Political Science
|
|
Program Code:
|
|
|
Level of Study:
|
Bachelor
|
|
Final Qualification:
|
Bachelor of Political Science
|
|
Faculty:
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
|
Department:
|
Political Sciences
|
|
Other Department(s) involved in teaching the
program:
|
-
|
|
Mode of Attendance) e.g., full time):
|
Full Time
|
|
Duration of the Program:
|
4 years
|
|
Credit hours/ contact hours:
|
132 hours
|
|
Language of Instruction:
|
Arabic
|
|
Entrance Requirements:
|
As instructed by the university that the
enrollment should be successful with the high School Certificate in all its
branches.
With a minimum rate of 65%
|
|
Program regulations:
|
The program follows the laws, regulations and
instructions in force at the University of Jordan.
To learn more click here:
http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx
|
|
No. of approval by the Ministry of Higher
Education:
|
|
|
Date of approval by the Ministry of Higher
Education:
|
|
|
Date of Production:
|
1965
|
|
Date of Revision:
|
2014
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|
Program Director:
|
Dr. Moh’d Khair Eiadat
Phone: +(962-6)5355000 Ext. 24848
Email: m.eiadat@ju.edu.jo
|
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| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
Ø
Potential Careers
1.
Jordanian Diplomatic Institute
2.
Embassies
3.
News agencies
4.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
| 23 | 8/20/2019 12:32 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 03.Employability | 03.Employability | 14 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
After completing their undergraduate studies, the
student is expected to be able to:
1.
Showing a deep understanding of the basic concepts in
the field of Political Science and the formation of an important knowledge
structure on the most salient issues and areas of knowledge involved in the
study of this specialization.
2.
Using high-thinking skills and critical and creative
thinking in analysing issues related to local, regional and international
policies.
3.
Employability of important theoretical knowledge in
relevant business institutions and provides ideas, initiatives, suggestions and
practical solutions for dealing with political issues.
4.
The knowledge obtained is utilized to interpret the
surrounding political phenomena in general by linking theory and practice. 
5.
The planning, coordination and management skills of
organizing conferences, seminars and workshops are applied in relevant
workplaces such as diplomatic institutes, specialized research centres and
various civil society institutions.
6.
Knowledge, science and theories are reflected in their
practical behaviour in the workplace through diplomacy, tact, and ethics, and
discipline, ability to work collaboratively to work in partnership with others
as an integrated working group.
7.
Make use of the knowledge, principles, theories,
ideas and political philosophies in the design, development and implementation
of the objectives of the various institutions related to specialization such as
media organizations, diplomatic institutes and specialized research centres.
8.
Using technology and databases to access and process
information and to find new information related to the Political Science
specialization.
| 23 | 9/23/2018 1:26 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 04.Program Intended Learning Outcomes | 04.Program Intended Learning Outcomes | 15 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
Ø Teaching & Learning
Methods
The targeted learning outcomes are developed
through the following teaching activities and strategies:
1.
Allocate specific times within
the course for discussions and dialogues in the field of study material.
2.
Assigning students to
groups for research work or a report on the course vocabulary.
3.
Encouraging students to
think critically and brainstorm.
4.
Evaluation of students
through discussions, reports, research and scheduled exams.
| 23 | 9/23/2018 1:28 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 16 | Teaching and Learning Methods | Teaching and Learning Methods | 1 |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
Ø Assessment Methods
The verification of targeted learning outcomes is
demonstrated through the following assessment methods:
1.
Classes activities
(preparation of reports, participation in the discussion, writing a research
paper)
2.
Mid-Term Exam
3.
Final Exam
| 23 | 9/23/2018 1:29 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 16 | Assessment Methods | Assessment Methods | 2 |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
|
No. of national accreditation of the program:
|
|
|
Date of national accreditation of the program:
|
1965
|
|
Reference points:
|
The school follows the vision and mission of the
University of Jordan in addition to relying on the vision and mission of the
major international universities such as Georgetown University
|
|
Four prestigious universities have the same
programme:
|
University-New York-USA
Cairo University-Egypt
University-New York-USA
London School of Economics and Political Science-UK
|
|
International accreditation of the program:
|
-
|
|
Graduation Rate:
|
80%
|
|
Freshman Retention Rate:
|
|
|
Employment Rate:
|
|
|
Postgraduate Study Rate:
|
22.3%
|
|
A-class Students’ Rate:
|
|
|
International Students’ Rate:
|
6.8%
|
|
Student Satisfaction Rate:
|
5%
|
|
Alumni Satisfaction Rate:
|
10%
|
|
Employer Satisfaction Rate:
|
25%
|
|
Qs International Ranking of UJ in this Subject:
|
|
| 23 | 9/5/2018 11:47 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 06.Quality Assurance of the Program | 06.Quality Assurance of the Program | 17 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
University Requirements
Click Here…
School
Requirements
A. Obligatory
school courses: (24) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
2303103
|
The Philosophy of Humanities and Social Sciences
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
1606102
|
Modern Public Administration
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
1942102
|
Human Computerized Skills
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
1001111
|
Introduction to the Law
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004101
|
Introduction to Political Science
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004105
|
Introduction to International Studies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
1607111
|
Principles of Macroeconomic
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
2001111
|
Introduction to the Arts
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
B. Elective
school courses: (51) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
3004112
|
Research Methods in Political Science (1)
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
|
|
3004221
|
Classic & Medieval Political Thought
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004101
|
|
3004231
|
Contemporary and Modern Political Thought
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004101
|
|
3004233
|
Arab-Islamic Political Thought*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004101
|
|
3004111
|
Principles of International Relations
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004214
|
Theories of International Relations*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004111
|
|
3004343
|
International Political and Economic Order
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004332
|
Foreign Policies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004224
|
Foundations and Theories of Comparatives
Politics
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004112
|
|
3004411
|
Democratic Theory*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004424
|
Jordanian Political System
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004312
|
Theories of Human Rights*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004338
|
International Contemporary Issues
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004111
|
|
3004337
|
Diplomacy and Negotiations
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004346
|
Strategic Studies*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004344
|
Public International Law
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004453
|
Internship Training
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
Specialty courses
: (30)
credit
hours distributed as follows:
A. Obligatory specialty
courses: (30) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
3004201
|
Research Methods in Political Science (2)
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004112
|
|
3004222
|
Political Sociology*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004101
|
|
3004212
|
Public Policy Analysis
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004112
|
|
3004117
|
Political Statistics*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004112
|
|
3004370
|
Political Psychology*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004101
|
|
3004227
|
Political Economy
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004112
|
|
3004313
|
The Middle East in International Relations*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3004111
|
|
3004449
|
Political Islam*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004206
|
Asian Studies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004446
|
European Studies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004447
|
African Studies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004314
|
Latin American Studies *
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3004412
|
Ethics and International Relations
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
Advisory Study Plan
(First) Year
|
(First) Semester
|
(Second) Semester
|
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
3000010
|
University Life Ethics and Skills
|
000
|
1606102
|
Administration Skills
|
3
|
|
3004101
|
Introduction to Political Science
|
3
|
3004201
|
Research Methods in Political Science (2)
|
3
|
|
3004412
|
Ethics and International Relations
|
3
|
3004214
|
Theories of International Relations*
|
3
|
|
3004111
|
Principles of International Relations
|
3
|
3004224
|
Foundations and Theories of Comparatives Politics
|
3
|
|
3004112
|
Research Methods in Political Science (1)
|
3
|
3004231
|
Contemporary and Modern Political Thought
|
3
|
|
Total
|
|
Total
|
|
(Second) Year
|
(First) Semester
|
(Second) Semester
|
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
1607111
|
Principle of Macroeconomics
|
3
|
-
|
University Requirements
|
3
|
|
3004206
|
Asian Studies
|
3
|
1942102
|
Human Computerized Skills
|
3
|
|
3004221
|
Classic & Medieval Political Thought
|
3
|
3004212
|
Public Policy Analysis
|
3
|
|
3004411
|
Democratic Theory*
|
3
|
3004343
|
International Political and Economic Order
|
3
|
|
3004346
|
Strategic Studies*
|
3
|
3004344
|
Public International Law
|
3
|
|
Total
|
|
Total
|
|
(Third) Year
|
(First) Semester
|
(Second) Semester
|
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
200111
|
Introduction to the Arts
|
3
|
2303103
|
The Philosophy of Humanities and Social Sciences
|
3
|
|
3004222
|
Political Sociology*
|
3
|
3004227
|
Political Economy
|
3
|
|
3004338
|
International Contemporary Issues
|
3
|
3004453
|
Internship Training
|
6
|
|
3004424
|
Jordanian Political System
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Total
|
|
(Fourth) Year
|
(First) Semester
|
(Second) Semester
|
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
|
1001111
|
Introduction to the Law
|
3
|
3004110
|
Introduction to International Studies
|
3
|
|
3004309
|
Political Parties
|
3
|
3004313
|
The Middle East in International Relation*
|
3
|
|
3004446
|
European Studies
|
3
|
3004411
|
Democratic Theory*
|
3
|
|
3004332
|
Foreign Policies
|
3
|
3004233
|
Arab-Islamic Political Thought*
|
3
|
|
3004337
|
Diplomacy and Negotiations
|
3
|
3004312
|
Research Methods in Political Science (1)
|
3
|
|
Total
|
|
Total
|
|
| 23 | 9/6/2018 10:19 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 07.Study Plan | 07.Study Plan | 18 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
(3004453)
Internship Training
The
bulk of the course is built around working 6 credit hours with a government
agency, political party, interest group, o non-governmental organization (NGO).
Students and employers will be required to abide by “Learning, Confidentiality
and Professional Conduct” agreement and maintain a work log of activities. The
position is normally unpaid. The course also involves occasional meetings as a
class to discuss your placements, analyze readings, and report on your papers.
| 23 | 9/6/2018 10:34 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 08.Practical Training & Field Experience | 08.Practical Training & Field Experience | 19 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
| 23 | 9/6/2018 11:26 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 09.Project and Research | 09.Project and Research | 20 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
|
ILO #
Course Number
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
|
3004112
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
D-1
|
D-2
|
D-3
|
D-3
|
|
|
3004221
|
A-3
|
A-4
|
B-2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004231
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004233
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004111
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004214
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004343
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004332
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004224
|
A-3
|
B-1
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
C-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004411
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
3004424
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
3004312
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
3004338
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
3004337
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
|
|
3004346
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
|
|
3004344
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
|
|
3004453
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004201
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004222
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004212
|
A-3
|
B-3-
|
B-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004117
|
A-3
|
A-4
|
A-5
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-3
|
C-5
|
D-1
|
D-2
|
|
3004370
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-5
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
|
3004227
|
B
1-4
|
C
1-5
|
D
1-8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3004313
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004449
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004206
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004446
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004447
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004314
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004450
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004309
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
|
3004412
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-4
|
D-7
|
|
|
| 23 | 9/6/2018 11:49 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 10.Program Learning Outcome Mapping Matrix | 10.Program Learning Outcome Mapping Matrix | 21 | | | |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science | | 23 | 9/6/2018 11:52 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Academic Staff | Academic Staff | 7 |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
|
Name
|
Workplace
|
Position
|
Specialty
|
|
MR. Ahmad Saraireh
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
Laboratory
Supervisor
|
Master Computer
Systems
|
|
Mr. Hadi Al-Adwan
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
School’s Building Supervisor
|
|
|
Mr. Ibrahim Al-Awamleh
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
Warehouse Supervisor
|
|
| 23 | 9/6/2018 11:59 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Supporting staff | Supporting staff | 4 |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
-
Computer Center
-
Reading Room
-
Conferences Auditorium
-
Auditorium
-
Masjid
| 23 | 9/6/2018 12:05 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Facilities and laboratories | Facilities and laboratories | 3 |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
Highly
class rooms equipped with technology and equipment
| 23 | 9/6/2018 12:13 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Tools and Equipment | Tools and Equipment | 5 |
| | | BA in Political Science | BA in Political Science |
Non-governmental
organizations
Ministries
Government
Departments
| 23 | 9/6/2018 12:17 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Other Entities that offer facilities to receive practical and field experiences | Other Entities that offer facilities to receive practical and field experiences | 6 |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
Ø Background to the program
and subject area:
The American Studies
program is a curriculum that provides the Masters student with an in-depth
knowledge of the United States including from the historical, political,
cultural, economic, sociological, security and strategic perspectives. The
program at the University of Jordan was the first in the region and one of only
two Masters Programs currently being taught in the Middle East. It is a program
that is totally taught in English, uses an interdisciplinary approach and is
taught from an internationalist perspective. Therefore, the graduate of this
curriculum learns a flexibility of deep knowledge with strengths in analytical,
critical thinking and writing skills. Skills which are greatly needed in todays world and which guarantee the graduate of the
program employment in sectors such as journalism and media, diplomatic missions,
foundations and studies centres, non-
governmental organizations, businesses, companies etc.
Ø Vision statements of the
program:
The vision for the program is to play a
distinguished role in Jordan as well as the regional level. This will be
achieved through offering specialized programs and by developing scientific
research in numerous academic disciplines such as American Studies, Conflict
Resolution Diplomacy, Environment, European studies to name a few. Moreover,
the future ambition of the program is to become a regional as well as global
center of academic excellence.
Ø Mission statements of the
program:
American
Studies seeks to provide the student with professional skills that can be
utilized in a wide variety of fields that does not limit the student in job
possibilities. It provides a demanding challenge for the motivated, independent
thinkers who are seeking a well-rounded preparation for life. It covers a wide
array of topics such as politics, history, literature, economics, foreign
policy, and culture to name just a few.
Ø Program Aims:
The Program provides students with an opportunity
to engage with a rich and diverse culture and a modern, dynamic economy and
society that have experienced enormous change and growth since its
establishment. It also aims at equipping students with the necessary
methodological and analytical skills to analyze
and critique the United States’ foreign policy with special emphasis placed on
its policy in the Middle East.
| 12 | 9/23/2018 1:32 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 01.Program Overview | 01.Program Overview | 12 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
|
Program Title:
|
Master of American Studies
|
|
Program Code:
|
Text…
|
|
Level of Study:
|
Master
|
|
Final Qualification:
|
Master of American Studies
|
|
Faculty:
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
|
Department:
|
International Relations and Diplomatic and
Regional Studies
|
|
Other Department(s) involved in teaching the
program:
|
International Development
|
|
Mode of Attendance) e.g., full time):
|
Full Time
|
|
Duration of the Program:
|
2 years
|
|
Credit hours/ contact hours:
|
33 hours
|
|
Language of Instruction:
|
English
|
|
Entrance Requirements:
|
This plan conforms to the valid regulations of
the programs of graduate studies
The fields of specialty, which could be,
accepted in the Human Rights and Human Development Master programme are:
A.
Bachelor in
any field of knowledge
|
|
Program regulations:
|
The program follows the laws, regulations and
instructions in force at the University of Jordan.
To learn more click here:
http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx
|
|
No. of approval by the Ministry of Higher
Education:
|
|
|
Date of approval by the Ministry of Higher
Education:
|
|
|
Date of Production:
|
2008
|
|
Date of Revision:
|
2013
|
|
Program Director:
|
Dr. Walid Abudallbouh
Phone: +(962-6)5355000 Ext. 24362
Email: w.abudalbouh@ju.edu.jo
|
| 12 | 9/13/2018 11:53 AM | kamelia almahmoud | 02.Program Details | 02.Program Details | 13 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
1.
The Jordanian Diplomatic Institute
2.
Embassies
3.
News agencies
4.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| 12 | 9/13/2018 12:54 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 03.Employability | 03.Employability | 14 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
After completing this program, the student is
expected to be able to:
1.
To recruit the best students.
2.
To update and modernize the curriculum on a regular
basis to ensure that each program is of the highest quality.
3.
To maintain a well-qualified faculty and staff for
purposes of teaching and research.
4.
To provide students with a broad range of courses
within which they can pursue their interests in the relevant programs of the
faculty.
5.
To provide graduates with an intensive period of
study in which to learn about relevant academic disciplines of the department.
Moreover, it will prepare students to be able to pursue a variety of
professional careers.
6.
To ensure that the students have a solid grounding in
both the major theoretical aspects within the relevant disciplines as well as
the major trends and developments in the academic domain.
| 12 | 9/23/2018 1:37 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 04.Program Intended Learning Outcomes | 04.Program Intended Learning Outcomes | 15 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
Ø Teaching & Learning
Methods
The targeted learning outcomes are developed
through the following teaching activities and strategies:
1.
Allocate specific times
within the course for discussions and dialogues in the field of study material.
2.
Assigning students to
groups for research work or a report on the course vocabulary.
3.
Encouraging students to
think critically and brainstorm.
4.
Evaluation of students
through discussions, reports, research and scheduled exams.
| 12 | 9/23/2018 1:38 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 16 | Teaching and Learning Methods | Teaching and Learning Methods | 1 |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
Ø Assessment Methods
The verification of targeted learning outcomes is
demonstrated through the following assessment methods:
1.
Classes activities
(preparation of reports, participation in the discussion, writing a research
paper)
2.
Mid-Term Exam
3.
Final Exam
| 12 | 9/23/2018 1:38 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 05.Teaching, learning & assessment methods | 16 | Assessment Methods | Assessment Methods | 2 |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
|
No. of national accreditation of the program:
|
|
|
Date of national accreditation of the program:
|
2013
|
|
Reference points:
|
The school follows the vision and mission of the
University of Jordan in addition to relying on the vision and mission of the
major international universities such as Georgetown University
|
|
Four prestigious universities have the same
programme:
|
University-New York-USA
Cairo University-Egypt
University-New York-USA
London School of Economics and Political Science-UK
|
Ø
Quality Indicators of the
Program
|
International accreditation of the program:
|
-
|
|
Graduation Rate:
|
45%
|
|
Freshman Retention Rate:
|
|
|
Employment Rate:
|
|
|
Postgraduate Study Rate:
|
3%
|
|
A-class Students’ Rate:
|
|
|
International Students’ Rate:
|
4%
|
|
Student Satisfaction Rate:
|
3%
|
|
Alumni Satisfaction Rate:
|
|
|
Employer Satisfaction Rate:
|
3%
|
|
Qs International Ranking of UJ in this Subject:
|
|
| 12 | 9/13/2018 1:04 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 06.Quality Assurance of the Program | 06.Quality Assurance of the Program | 17 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies | | 12 | 9/13/2018 1:04 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 08.Practical Training & Field Experience | 08.Practical Training & Field Experience | 19 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
Thesis
Track
A. Obligatory
courses: (18) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
3003701
|
History of the United States
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003702
|
American Philosophy and Literature
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003703
|
American Political System
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003704
|
American Economic System
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003705
|
American Foreign Policy
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3002701
|
Research Methodologies in international studies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
B. Elective
courses: (6) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
3003706
|
American Social System
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003707
|
American and the Arab World
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003708
|
American Human Geography
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003709
|
Pressure Groups in the United States
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003710
|
American Culture
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003711
|
America and the world
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003712
|
American Media
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
- |
C) (9) Credit hours for
dissertation (3003799).
Non Thesis
Track
A. Obligatory
courses: (24) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
3003701
|
History of the United States
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003702
|
American Philosophy and Literature
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003703
|
American Political System
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003704
|
American Economic System
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003705
|
American Foreign Policy
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003707
|
America and the Arab World
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003712
|
American Media
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3002701
|
Research Methodologies in international studies
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
B. Elective
courses: (9) credit hours:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Contact Hours
|
Credit Hours
|
Pre-requisite
|
|
Theoretical
|
Practical
|
|
3003706
|
American Social System
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003708
|
American Human Geography
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003709
|
Pressure Groups in the United States
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003710
|
American Culture
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003711
|
America and the world
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003713
|
Special Subject*
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
3003714
|
Religions in America
|
|
|
|
|
C) A comprehensive exam
(3003798)
| 12 | 9/13/2018 1:19 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 07.Study Plan | 07.Study Plan | 18 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
1.
Through the Looking Glass : The Stereotypes of Arabs
and Muslims in the American Popular Culture, Movies and Talk Shows
2.
The Politics of Gender and Development: USAID Funded
Civil Society in Jordan
3.
The Impact of the U.S-Iran Nuclear Deal on America's
Relations with Arab States and Israel
4.
The Impact of External Factors on the American
Presidential Campaigns ( Bush - Obama)Comparative Study
5.
Assessing U.S. - Turkish Relations (2011-2016)
6.
The American Media and the Arabs
7.
The Influence of the U.S. Soft Power in the Middle
East through American NGOs: Egypt and Jordan. Post 2009 to 2015
8.
American Political Culture Empowerment of American
Women (2000-2015)
9.
American-Russian Competition on Syria and its Impact
on the International Relationships
10.
American Democratization Promotion in the Middle East
from George Bush Administration to Barak Obama Administration (Iraq, Syria,
Gulf)
11.
The United States's Strategy in the Middle East
2001-2009
12.
The Iranian Foreign Policy towards Syria (2011-2015)
| 12 | 9/23/2018 1:38 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 09.Project and Research | 09.Project and Research | 20 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
|
ILO #
Course Number
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
3003701
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
D-1
|
D-2
|
D-3
|
D-3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003702
|
A-3
|
A-4
|
B-2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003703
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003704
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003705
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3002701
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003706
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003707
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003708
|
A-3
|
B-1
|
B-3
|
C-1
|
C-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003709
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003710
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003711
|
A-1
|
A-2
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-3
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003712
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
C-1
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003713
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3003714
|
A-1
|
A-1
|
A-3
|
A-5
|
B-1
|
B-2
|
B-4
|
B-4
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12 | 9/13/2018 1:34 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 10.Program Learning Outcome Mapping Matrix | 10.Program Learning Outcome Mapping Matrix | 21 | | | |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies | | 12 | 9/13/2018 1:35 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Academic Staff | Academic Staff | 7 |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
|
Name
|
Workplace
|
Position
|
Specialty
|
|
MR. Ahmad Saraireh
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
Laboratory
Supervisor
|
Master Computer
Systems
|
|
Mr. Hadi Al-Adwan
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of International
Studies
|
School’s Building Supervisor
|
|
|
Mr. Ibrahim Al-Awamleh
|
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of
International Studies
|
Warehouse Supervisor
|
|
| 12 | 9/13/2018 1:35 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Supporting staff | Supporting staff | 4 |
| | | MA in American Studies | MA in American Studies |
-
Computer Center
-
Reading Room
-
Conferences Auditorium
-
Auditorium
-
Masjid
| 12 | 9/13/2018 1:37 PM | kamelia almahmoud | 11.Educational facilities and support | 11.Educational facilities and support | 22 | Facilities and laboratories | Facilities and laboratories | 3 |
