Faculty: Graduate Program Institute

This interdisciplinary specialty explores the cultural, social, political, and economic facets of human societies across different periods and regions. Students delve into historical methodologies, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and comparative civilizations. The program focuses on research skills, critical thinking, and the application of historical and cultural theories. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, cultural institutions, historical research, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of history and civilization studies.
• Develop skills in historical research, cultural analysis, and archaeological methods.
• Learn techniques for interpreting artifacts and historical and cultural texts.
• Explore the cultural, social, political, and economic aspects of different civilizations.
• Comprehend comparative civilizations and cultural anthropology.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in historical and cultural research.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for historical and cultural projects.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to History and Civilization Studies - An overview of history and civilization studies, their scope, and foundational concepts.
2. Historical Methodologies - Principles of historical research and techniques for conducting such research.
3. Cultural Anthropology - Basics of cultural anthropology and techniques to study different cultures.
4. Archaeology - Principles of archaeology and techniques for conducting archaeological research.
5. Comparative Civilizations - Exploration and techniques for comparing and contrasting different civilizations.
6. Political and Economic History - Basics and analysis techniques of political and economic developments.
7. Social and Cultural History - Principles and techniques for studying historical periods.
8. Digital Humanities - Principles and techniques for using digital tools in research.
9. Ethics and Research Methods - Understanding ethical considerations and ensuring rigorous research approaches.
10. Capstone Project in History and Civilization Studies - A practical project to apply acquired skills in historical research or cultural analysis.

Assessment Methods:

Historical research papers, cultural analyses, archaeological reports, comparative civilization studies, political and economic history projects, social and cultural history studies, digital humanities projects, research methodology papers, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "The Historian's Craft" by Marc Bloch.
• "Cultural Anthropology" by Conrad Phillip Kottak.
• "Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice" by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn.
• "The Comparative Method in Anthropology" by Adam Kuper.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of history, anthropology, and research methods. Suitable for students interested in history, cultural studies, archaeology, and related fields.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships.

Degree:

Graduates can obtain a degree in history and civilization studies and pursue certifications in historical research, cultural anthropology, or archaeology.

Target Audience:

Aspiring historians, cultural anthropologists, archaeologists, and researchers seeking specialization in history and civilization studies. This specialty equips students with the skills to excel in history and civilization studies, supporting an understanding of the complexities of human civilization.