Courses

A. In archaeology

Elective course on "An introduction to Lebanese and Near-Eastern Archaeology" (ARCL 201) The course is designed as an introduction to the fascinating past of the Near-East in general and Lebanon in particular through the lens of archaeology. It explores the archaeological remains that have been found on famous sites and lesser known ones covering a period spanning from Prehistory to the Ottoman period. The presented material includes the monuments themselves as well as a wide array of excavated artefacts which provide an insight into the lives of our ancestors and of ancient civilizations. This course will also introduce students to the basic components of archaeological fieldwork.

B. In Museology

Master’s program in "Museum Studies and Cultural Heritage Management" (MMCM).

The program seeks to graduate professionals capable of leading and directing centers or institutions that deal with information management such as libraries, research and archive centers, etc. It combines academic and museum studies courses with an emphasis on practical museum training.

Its objectives are:

• - To provide foundation training for all those working in museums in the region.
  
  
• - To offer specialized courses in museum studies and museum practice so that residents of the region who wish to work in museums will be able to acquire the skills to do so. On the other hand, employees from outside the region will obtain an orientation for applying their skills to the specific environment of the Middle East.
  
  
• - To take full advantage of the superb quality of the museums currently under construction, which are part of the region as best-practice environments in which to study, learn and work.
  
  
• - To secure employment for promising students in museums in the region and throughout the world.
  
  
• - To further the aspirations of Lebanon to be the cultural centre of the Middle East in the future