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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Bachelor’s program in General History offers a comprehensive academic training in the field of humanities, combining diverse historical knowledge with modern methodological skills. The program begins with a common core curriculum that provides students with the foundations of history, archaeology, and information and communication sciences, before progressing toward a specialization in the history of Algeria and North Africa across different periods, from Prehistory to the contemporary era. The program also equips students with essential historical research tools, geography, computer skills, and the English language, preparing them for a promising academic and professional path.
The core courses of the Bachelor’s program in General History provide a comprehensive training pathway that places students at the heart of historical and human knowledge from the very beginning. The program starts with an introduction to information and communication sciences and the fundamentals of library and documentation sciences, enabling students to acquire essential research and information-management skills. It then continues with the study of general Algerian history and an introduction to archaeology, offering insight into the civilizational roots of society. Students subsequently move on to specialization through a rich set of courses covering the history and civilization of the Ancient Maghreb, Prehistory and the early Islamic period, the history of al-Andalus, the cultural history of Algeria, the modern history of the Maghreb countries, contemporary Algerian history, as well as French colonialism and national responses. This diversified program provides students with a broad understanding of the historical development of Algeria and the Maghreb and prepares them for careers in research, education, and cultural fields.
The advanced topics in the Bachelor’s program in General History provide students with the opportunity to explore the in-depth dimensions of Algerian and North African history, from ancient times to the contemporary period, with a focus on analyzing major events, understanding civilizational interactions, and exploring the historical roots of Algerian society. Students examine ancient cities and kingdoms, diverse Mediterranean civilizations, and the shaping of policies and social transformations across the ages, while developing skills in independent research, scientific criticism, and the use of modern analytical tools. Through these courses, students move from being passive recipients of knowledge to active researchers, capable of reading history with a critical eye and understanding its complex connections to the wider world, making the program a rich academic experience and excellent preparation for a promising professional future.
The Bachelor’s program in General History opens its doors to students who are ambitious and eager to explore the depths of history and understand the development of human societies. Applicants holding a baccalaureate from any stream, including the Literature stream, are eligible, with priority given to those demonstrating a genuine interest in the history of Algeria and North Africa. Admission also requires the approval of the academic program team to ensure that the student’s interests align with the program’s objectives. This specialization provides students with the opportunity to participate in a unique research journey, acquire advanced methodological and scientific skills, and connect the past with the present to better understand the world around them, making it an ideal choice for those seeking academic excellence and engagement in research, education, and cultural fields
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