Master: History of Resistance and the National Movement

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Program Overview

The History of Resistance and the National Movement major is one of the core university majors in the field of historical studies. It focuses on observing the various forms of resistance waged by the Algerian people against French colonialism from 1830 until independence in 1962. It focuseson analysing thepolitical, military, and social backgrounds of the national resistance, highlighting the role of individuals and Algerian society in shaping national history.


Major Objectives:

- Deep understanding of the history of the Algerian resistance in its various stages and forms

- Training students capable of understanding the history of the Algerian resistance in its various dimensions

- Training in historical research methodology through sources and the analysis of various historical documents

- Developing skills in teamwork, commitment, and research project management

- Developing students' abilities to analyse historical issues within a systematic scientific research framework

Teaching Language : arabic

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Semester 1

- The French Military Campaign in Algeria (1830)

- The National Military Resistance during the 19th Century

- International Positions on the French Occupation of Algeria

- French Colonial Policy in Algeria During the Military Rule

- Sources of the History of the National Resistance during the 19th Century

- Historical Schools

- Social Transformations in Algeria During the French Occupation

- Documentary Films

- Cartography

- Foreign Language

Semester 2

- Colonial Policy in Algeria During the Civilian Rule

- Cultural Resistance to French Colonialism in Algeria During the 20th Century

- Political Resistance and the Beginnings of the National Movement at the Beginning of the 20th Century

- Political and Intellectual Trends of the Algerian National Movement Until the End of World War II

- A critical reading of texts and literature of the national movement

- Research seminar

- Media

- The Maghreb unity dimension of the Algerian national movement

- Popular literature and oral history narrative

- Foreign language

Advanced Topics

Semester 3

- The development of political and intellectual trends in the national movement after World War II

- The national press during the 20th century

- The activity and contribution of Algerian immigrants to the national movement

- The Algerian Revolution 1954-1962

- Archives and documentation

- Research seminar (scientific activities)

- Entrepreneurship

- Teaching the subject

- Teachingmethods and approaches

Semester 4

- Personal work (memo preparation and discussion)

- Internship at an institution or field training

- Meeting

Admissions Information

Admission requirements: A bachelor's degree in the following majors or its equivalent:

- Bachelor's degree in History for MD.

- Classical Bachelor's degree in History.

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