History of the Algerian Resistance and National Movement

Core Courses

Core Elements of the Curriculum

a) Main Program Axes:

Political History: This axis examines the political activity of parties, the role of deputies and newspapers published during this period, the outbreak of the Revolution, its stages, diplomatic work, and the most important political and military victories achieved by the Revolution.

Economic and Social History: This axis focuses on the economic and social situation of Algeria between 1830 and 1962, including the agrarian question, major colonial settlement projects and agricultural laws issued by the French administration, the position of the national movement and the Revolution toward these projects, and the main sociological and demographic challenges of Algeria during the studied period.

Cultural and Intellectual History: This axis addresses cultural activity, such as free and official religious sermons and the cultural role of the Association of Algerian Muslim Scholars, highlighting the spiritual aspect of the Revolution.

Research Methodologies: This axis includes training students in modern research methodologies in the study of contemporary Algerian history, including critical analysis of historical sources and academic writing skills.

b) Courses of the Specialization:

Core Courses: These include courses related to the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Algeria (1830–1962), as well as an introduction to historical sources and research methodologies in the history of the Algerian resistance and national movement.

Elective Courses: The program allows students to choose a set of elective courses covering diverse topics.

Graduation Thesis: Writing a specialized research project in one of the fields of the history of resistance and the national movement (1830–1962), enabling students to apply the research and analytical skills acquired during their studies.

Core Courses Included in the Program (Basic Unit)

Master’s First Year:

• The French military campaign against Algeria in 1830 and international reactions to it.
• National military resistance during the 19th century.
• French military expansion in Algeria (1844–1934).
• French colonial policy in Algeria during military rule.
• Sources of the history of national resistance during the 19th century.
• Historical schools.
• Social transformations in Algeria during the period of French occupation.
• Studies in historical maps of Algerian national resistance (1830–1954).

Master’s Second Year:

• Development of political and intellectual currents in the Algerian national movement after World War II.
• National press from 1912 to 1954.
• Activity and contribution of Algerian migrants to the national movement.
• The Algerian Revolution (1954–1962).

Advanced Topics

Advanced Courses in the Program

Master’s First Year:

• The French military campaign against Algeria in 1830 and international reactions to it.
• National military resistance during the 19th century.
• French military expansion in Algeria (1844–1934).
• French colonial policy in Algeria during military rule.
• Sources of the history of national resistance during the 19th century.
• Historical schools.
• Social transformations in Algeria during the French occupation.
• Studies in historical maps of Algerian national resistance (1830–1954).
• Programming and Artificial Intelligence.
• English Language.

Master’s Second Year:

• Development of political and intellectual currents in the Algerian national movement after World War II.
• National press from 1912 to 1954.
• Activity and contribution of Algerian migrants to the national movement.
• The Algerian Revolution (1954–1962).
• Research Seminar.
• Graduation Thesis Methodology.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Free Software and Open Resources.
• History Didactics.
• English Language.