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Course Code: ENG 223 Title: or ENG 224 or ENG 234. Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Discusses the role of English in globalization processes. Examines how the use of global English in education, the workplace and society transforms local cultures and affects national languages and identities. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 223?	Discusses the role of English in globalization processes. Examines how the use of global English in education, the workplace and society transforms local cultures and affects national languages and identities. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204 or ENG 223 or ENG 234 . ENG 382 Language Variation in Media (3 -0-3). Studies texts from different media types to examine variation in English based on text -type, genre, register, and ideological and social backgrounds. Introduces corpus - based research methodologies. Prerequisite: ENG 223 or ENG 224 or ENG 234. ENG 385 Language and Gender Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines the reasons behind the differences in men’s and women’s talk. Explores how categories of language influence one’s belief about one’s self and others and the ways in which gendered language use relates to power and dominance in society. Prerequisit e:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Examines the reasons behind the differences in men’s and women’s talk. Explores how categories of language influence one’s belief about one’s self and others and the ways in which gendered language use relates to power and dominance in society. Prerequisit e:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204 or ENG 223 or ENG 234 . ENG 401 Advanced English Grammar (3 -0-3). Provides an intensive investigation into contemporary English sentence structure, function and meaning. Analyzes how structure types and sentence relationships are realized in various texts and genre s. Discusses issues relative to descriptive/ prescriptive approaches to language. Prerequisite: ENG 223 or ENG 224. ENG 4 05 Discourse Analysis Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Explores the interpretation of meaning situated beyond the level of the sentence. Discusses linguistic representation, intent, perception and coherence in conversational interactions, written texts and digital media. Examines variation in English based on text-type, genre, register, and ideological and social backgrounds using corpus -based research methodologies. Prerequisite s:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Explores the interpretation of meaning situated beyond the level of the sentence. Discusses linguistic representation, intent, perception and coherence in conversational interactions, written texts and digital media. Examines variation in English based on text-type, genre, register, and ideological and social backgrounds using corpus -based research methodologies. Prerequisite s:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204, and ENG 223 or ENG 224. ENG 420 Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Provides a practical and comprehensive pedagogy approach to teach students the skills needed to meet the needs of language learners in today's diverse classrooms. Encourages students to develop a personal approach to foreign language teaching. Prerequisites:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Provides a practical and comprehensive pedagogy approach to teach students the skills needed to meet the needs of language learners in today's diverse classrooms. Encourages students to develop a personal approach to foreign language teaching. Prerequisites:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204, and ENG 223. ENG 490 Senior Research Project Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Focuses on the study of a literary movement/literary writer or qualitative/quantitative investigation of a linguistics issue of the student’s and professor’s choice. Includes the writing of a long critical paper/creative work/response to a specific literary problem, or reporting research findings in a journal article -length paper. Prerequisite: senior standing. ENG 4 95 Seminar in English (3-0-3). Focuses on various topics in English language or English literature. The focus of the course is specified at the offering time. Consult the online course catalog or the online class schedule accessible via the AUS student information system to verify course classifications. Prerequisite: junior standing.	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Focuses on the study of a literary movement/literary writer or qualitative/quantitative investigation of a linguistics issue of the student’s and professor’s choice. Includes the writing of a long critical paper/creative work/response to a specific literary problem, or reporting research findings in a journal article -length paper. Prerequisite: senior standing. ENG 4 95 Seminar in English (3-0-3). Focuses on various topics in English language or English literature. The focus of the course is specified at the offering time. Consult the online course catalog or the online class schedule accessible via the AUS student information system to verify course classifications. Prerequisite: junior standing.
Course Code: ENG 497 Title: Internship in English Language and Literature (0 -0-0). Provides an opportunity to develop professional skills through a five -week internship (200 hours) in a relevant field such as education, media, publishing, business, law, cultural institutions, tourism and hospitality, or non-governmental organizations. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: junior II standing and approval of the internship coordinator. Registration fee applies. English Literature ENG 185 Playing with Texts Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Introduces disciplines associated with the study of English. Explores linguistic, literary and rhetorical topics through viewing and analyzing short texts, such as real - world texts, songs, poems, films, short stories and graphics texts. Restricted to students with less than 60 credit hours. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 497?	Introduces disciplines associated with the study of English. Explores linguistic, literary and rhetorical topics through viewing and analyzing short texts, such as real - world texts, songs, poems, films, short stories and graphics texts. Restricted to students with less than 60 credit hours. Prerequisite:
Course Code: WRI 101 Title: . ENG 201 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 -0-3). Provides an introduction to the creative writing craft. Explores the elements of writing and evaluating poetry, fiction and creative non- fiction. Prerequisite: WRI 102. ENG 210 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Focuses on the study of fiction, poetry and drama and shows how writers use the basic elements of their craft to convey insights into human conditions . Prerequisite: WRI 102.	What are the details of course WRI 101?	Focuses on the study of fiction, poetry and drama and shows how writers use the basic elements of their craft to convey insights into human conditions . Prerequisite: WRI 102.
Course Code: ENG 214 Title: Seventeenth to Nineteenth Century American Literature Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines American literature from the colonial period to 1900, concentrating on the philosophical, social and political issues that shaped various American writers. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 214?	Examines American literature from the colonial period to 1900, concentrating on the philosophical, social and political issues that shaped various American writers. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204. ENG 250 World Literature (3 -0-3). Examines representative works of world literature from early writing to the modern era. Emphasizes literary aspects of texts, including structure and technique, as well as the ways in which specific cultural and historical contexts shape the forms and purposes of storytelling. Prerequisite: WRI 102. ENG 300 Literary and Critical Theory Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines a variety of critical practices and theoretical approaches to the study of literature. Applies theoretical and critical approaches to literary texts. Prerequisite s:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Examines a variety of critical practices and theoretical approaches to the study of literature. Applies theoretical and critical approaches to literary texts. Prerequisite s:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204, and ENG 210. ENG 303 Global Shakespeare Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines representative dramatic works of Shakespeare and their modern adaptations across diverse geographies and cultures. Considers the original contexts and significance of his plays and the different purposes to which they have been adapted in writing and film productions. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Examines representative dramatic works of Shakespeare and their modern adaptations across diverse geographies and cultures. Considers the original contexts and significance of his plays and the different purposes to which they have been adapted in writing and film productions. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204 or ENG 210 or ENG 250 . ENG 305 Contemporary World Literature (3 -0-3). Examines contemporary literary movements and forms in the works of global writers in English or in translation. Addresses the implications of translation and the impacts of issues such as the rise of capitalism, globalization, colonization/decolonization, war, global migration, travel and displacement on literature and culture. Prerequisites: ENG 203 or ENG 204, and ENG 210 or ENG 250. ENG 308 British Literature Until 1600 (3- 0-3). Surveys English and related literatures from the Anglo - Saxon period through Shakespeare. Studies texts in the context of their social, political and historical influences. Prerequisite: ENG 203 or ENG 204. ENG 309 British Literature: 1600 – 1800 (3- 0-3). Examines the transition in literature and thought from the Jacobean Age to the Enlightenment and the beginning of Romanticism. Prerequisite: ENG 203 or ENG 204. ENG 310 Nineteenth Century British Literature (3 -0-3). Surveys British poetry, prose and drama in the 19th century. Studies representative texts in relationship to their social, political and historical background. Prerequisite: ENG 203 or ENG 204. ENG 311 Twentieth Century British Literature (3 -0-3). Focuses on 20th century British poetry and prose, examining the causes of the rise of modernism and the subsequent development of post -modernism, as well as the persistence of traditional forms such as realism and fantasy. Prerequisite: ENG 203 or ENG 204 . ENG 314 Twentieth Century American Literature (3 -0-3). Examines American literature from 1900 to the present, concentrating on the philosophical, social and political College of Arts and Sciences American University of Sharjah Undergraduate Catalog 2024– 2025 180 issues that shaped the work of writers. Discusses the changing form and content of American fiction, drama, poetry and essay, as well as relevant literary theories. Prerequisite: ENG 203 or ENG 204. ENG 315 Colonial and Post -Colonial Literature (3 -0-3). Examines representations of colonialism and post- colonialism in literature. Explores the historical, political and cultural contexts of these literary works, including the ways they address issues of identity, dissent, nationhood, justice and cultural heritage. Engages critical and theoretical discussion s of colonialism and post -colonialism. Prerequisite s: ENG 203 or ENG 204 , and ENG 210 or ENG 250 . ENG 340 Comics (3 -0-3). Studies comics from a variety of genres to assess the ways in which the relationships between image and text convey message and meaning. Critiques comics' relationship to culture, ideology, and practices of media production and consumption. Prerequisite: ENG 203 or ENG 204 or ENG 210 . ENG 378 Literature as Film Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Uses literary works and their cinematic adaptations to introduce film theory ideas and their parallel techniques in literature. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Uses literary works and their cinematic adaptations to introduce film theory ideas and their parallel techniques in literature. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204 or ENG 210 or ENG 250 . ENG 393 Shakespeare on Film Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Uses an interdisciplinary approach (incorporating English literature and media/film studies) to teach how to synthesize elements of film theory and literary criticism and incorporate them into a series of research papers. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Uses an interdisciplinary approach (incorporating English literature and media/film studies) to teach how to synthesize elements of film theory and literary criticism and incorporate them into a series of research papers. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 203 Title: or ENG 204. ENG 410 The American Novel Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines the styles and concerns of the American novel from the 19th century to the present and includes representative examples of such national and international literary movements as romanticism, realism, modernism, postmodernism and magic realism, with particular emphasis on how American novelists adapted these styles to suit their own society and culture. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 203?	Examines the styles and concerns of the American novel from the 19th century to the present and includes representative examples of such national and international literary movements as romanticism, realism, modernism, postmodernism and magic realism, with particular emphasis on how American novelists adapted these styles to suit their own society and culture. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 210 Title: or ENG 214 or ENG 305 or ENG 314. ENG 416 Modern Drama and Beyond (3 -0-3). Analyzes the theory, practice and production of drama. Examines major literary developments in drama from the modern period to the present. Prerequisite s: ENG 203 or ENG 204, and ENG 210 or ENG 250. ENG 421 The Novel Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Assesses the development of the novel as a literary form from its rise in the early 18th century through its development in different historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite s: ENG 203 or ENG 204, and	What are the details of course ENG 210?	Assesses the development of the novel as a literary form from its rise in the early 18th century through its development in different historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite s: ENG 203 or ENG 204, and
Course Code: ENG 210 Title: or ENG 250. ENG 430 Modern British Novel Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines trends in the 20th century British novel, including such literary movements as realism, modernism and postmodernism. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENG 210?	Examines trends in the 20th century British novel, including such literary movements as realism, modernism and postmodernism. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENG 210 Title: or ENG 305 or ENG 310 or ENG 311. ENG 490 Senior Research Project Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Focuses on the study of a literary movement/literary writer or qualitative/quantitative investigation of a linguistics issue of the student’s and professor’s choice. Includes the writing of a long critical paper/creative work/response to a specific literary problem, or reporting research findings in a journal article -length paper. Prerequisite: senior standing.	What are the details of course ENG 210?	Focuses on the study of a literary movement/literary writer or qualitative/quantitative investigation of a linguistics issue of the student’s and professor’s choice. Includes the writing of a long critical paper/creative work/response to a specific literary problem, or reporting research findings in a journal article -length paper. Prerequisite: senior standing.
Course Code: ENG 495 Title: Seminar in English Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Focuses on various topics in English language or English literature. The focus of the course is specified at offering time. Consult the online course catalog or the online class schedule accessible via the AUS student information system to verify course classifications. Prerequisite: junior standing.	What are the details of course ENG 495?	Focuses on various topics in English language or English literature. The focus of the course is specified at offering time. Consult the online course catalog or the online class schedule accessible via the AUS student information system to verify course classifications. Prerequisite: junior standing.
Course Code: ENG 497 Title: Internship in English Language and Literature (0 -0-0). Provides an opportunity to develop professional skills through a five -week internship (200 hours) in a relevant field such as education, media, publishing, business, law, cultural institutions, tourism and hospitality, or non-governmental organizations. Graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: junior II standing and approval of the internship coordinator. Registration fee applies. ENV Environmental Science ENV 100 Principles of Environmental Science (3- 0-3). Introduces the basic principles of environmental science. Explores the scientific method, structure of matter, energy principles, ecological concepts, organism interactions, communities and ecosystems, population dynamics, energy sources, biodiversity, hu man activities and the environment, managed ecosystems, water management, air quality and solid waste management. Not open to engineering and science students. ENV 150 Introduction to Environmental Sustainability Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Introduces the basic concepts of environmental sustainability. Employs the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a structure to discuss environmental aspects of society’s development in regards to economic and social considerations. Covers concepts such as human population growth, biodiversity conservation, food, water and energy security, and waste management. Prerequisite s:	What are the details of course ENG 497?	Introduces the basic concepts of environmental sustainability. Employs the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a structure to discuss environmental aspects of society’s development in regards to economic and social considerations. Covers concepts such as human population growth, biodiversity conservation, food, water and energy security, and waste management. Prerequisite s:
Course Code: CHM 101 Title: and CHM101L , or CHM 104 or ENV 100. ENV 201 Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Combines ideas and information from chemical, physical and biological disciplines. Provides information on how nature works and how environmental systems are interconnected. Employs scientific laws, principles and concepts to help understand environmenta l and resource problems, to achieve environmental sustainability. Makes connections between natural systems and environmental issues using different physical science perspectives. Presents information that will ultimately be related to real -world environme ntal problems and environmental sustainability. Prerequisite s:	What are the details of course CHM 101?	Combines ideas and information from chemical, physical and biological disciplines. Provides information on how nature works and how environmental systems are interconnected. Employs scientific laws, principles and concepts to help understand environmenta l and resource problems, to achieve environmental sustainability. Makes connections between natural systems and environmental issues using different physical science perspectives. Presents information that will ultimately be related to real -world environme ntal problems and environmental sustainability. Prerequisite s:
Course Code: CHM 101 Title: and CHM 101L. ENV 252 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Investigates the interaction between natural systems and human activity. Emphasizes the following topics: aquatic chemistry, with special attention to water pollution, analysis and treatment; atmospheric chemistry, with emphasis on air pollution, ozone depletion and global atmospheric problems; soil chemistry; and organic and inorganic pollutants such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants and other pollutants of concerns. Covers the analytical techniques for the analysis of pollutants in the different environmental compartments. Explores local and regional pollution problems in detail. Prerequisite s:	What are the details of course CHM 101?	Investigates the interaction between natural systems and human activity. Emphasizes the following topics: aquatic chemistry, with special attention to water pollution, analysis and treatment; atmospheric chemistry, with emphasis on air pollution, ozone depletion and global atmospheric problems; soil chemistry; and organic and inorganic pollutants such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants and other pollutants of concerns. Covers the analytical techniques for the analysis of pollutants in the different environmental compartments. Explores local and regional pollution problems in detail. Prerequisite s:
Course Code: CHM 102 Title: and CHM 102L . ENV 253 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory (0 -3-1). Comprises experiments that apply analytical methods for the assessment of environmental samples. Focuses on the sample preparation, bench analytical techniques such as titrations and instrumental analysis such as spectrometry, chromatography, optical, flame and plasma techniques required for the assessment of chemicals in the atmosphere, soil and water. Prerequisite/concurrent: ENV 252. Lab/Tech fee rate A applies. ENV 280 Environmental Health and Policy (3- 0-3). Introduces topics related to environmental health, environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, policy and regulations. Analyzes applications of environmental health, management and safety that involves air quality, food disposal, and occupational health. Prerequisite: ENV 100 or ENV 201. ENV 311 Environmental Modeling Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Deals with the study, collection, evaluation and interpretation of data and the modeling and analysis of urban and environmental problems. Includes topics such as population, pollution, mass transportation systems and climate modeling. Prerequisites:	What are the details of course CHM 102?	Deals with the study, collection, evaluation and interpretation of data and the modeling and analysis of urban and environmental problems. Includes topics such as population, pollution, mass transportation systems and climate modeling. Prerequisites:
Course Code: BIO 251 Title: and MTH 103. ENV 352 Environmental Toxicology and Risk Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Combines principles of chemistry, biochemistry, biology and environmental science. Discusses the basic principles of environmental toxicology, including toxicant fate, bioavailability, bioaccumulation and biomagnification; dose -response relationships, toxi city testing, species sensitivity distributions; and individual, population and community effects. Covers in detail the principles of risk assessment and risk management of toxicants for a more sustainable environment. Prerequisite: CHM 215.	What are the details of course BIO 251?	Combines principles of chemistry, biochemistry, biology and environmental science. Discusses the basic principles of environmental toxicology, including toxicant fate, bioavailability, bioaccumulation and biomagnification; dose -response relationships, toxi city testing, species sensitivity distributions; and individual, population and community effects. Covers in detail the principles of risk assessment and risk management of toxicants for a more sustainable environment. Prerequisite: CHM 215.
Course Code: ENV 353 Title: Soil and Water Chemistry Credits: 2-3-3 Description: Deals with the development of soil/water chemistry. Includes modern analysis methods for humic substances, minerals, particulates and pollutants in the soil. Covers topics such as mineralogy, soil solution, ion exchange/sorption, water acidity, wetlands a nd redox processes in aerobic soils and nitrogen transformations . Addresses a variety of analytical techniques that are commonly used in soil and water analysis . Prerequisite: ENV 252. Lab/Tech fee rate B applies.	What are the details of course ENV 353?	Deals with the development of soil/water chemistry. Includes modern analysis methods for humic substances, minerals, particulates and pollutants in the soil. Covers topics such as mineralogy, soil solution, ion exchange/sorption, water acidity, wetlands a nd redox processes in aerobic soils and nitrogen transformations . Addresses a variety of analytical techniques that are commonly used in soil and water analysis . Prerequisite: ENV 252. Lab/Tech fee rate B applies.
Course Code: ENV 354 Title: Assessment and Management of Environmental Impact s Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Addresses the impact of human activities on the ecosystem. Discusses ethical and legal dimensions of environmental impacts. Considers how environmental assessment results provide a basis for comparing various management options that enable decision makers. Not open to students who have completed ENV 411 or ENV 412. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ENV 354?	Addresses the impact of human activities on the ecosystem. Discusses ethical and legal dimensions of environmental impacts. Considers how environmental assessment results provide a basis for comparing various management options that enable decision makers. Not open to students who have completed ENV 411 or ENV 412. Prerequisite:
Course Code: ENV 100 Title: or ENV 201. ENV 356 Climate Change (3 -0-3). Explores climate systems, the science and politics of climate change, how the climate system works, and the factors that cause the climate to change across different time scales. Covers the connection between human activity and the potential social, econom ic and environmental consequences of climate change. Prerequisite: ENV 100 or ENV 201 or ENV 252. ENV 365 Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems (3 -0-3). Discusses the differing models of management systems for environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and sustainability. Considers environmental policy on a local, regional and international level. Focuses on the methods of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, developing aspects registry, objectives and targets lists, EMS p lans, and environmental policies. Prerequisites: ENV 100 or ENV 201, and junior standing. ENV 397 Internship in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (3 -0-3). Requires a minimum duration of 10 weeks (a minimum of 300 contact hours, with a minimum of 16 hours per week) of approved applied work in environmental and/or sustainability aspects. Prerequisites: junior II standing and approval of internship coordinator. ENV 451 Sustainable Waste Management Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Introduces the concepts of solid and liquid waste treatment, and sustainable waste management. Covers sources and classifications of hazardous waste and their transport in the environment; hazardous waste management problems; physical, chemical and biologi cal waste treatment processes; waste minimization; and analysis systems for regional planning Prerequisite: ENV 201.	What are the details of course ENV 100?	Introduces the concepts of solid and liquid waste treatment, and sustainable waste management. Covers sources and classifications of hazardous waste and their transport in the environment; hazardous waste management problems; physical, chemical and biologi cal waste treatment processes; waste minimization; and analysis systems for regional planning Prerequisite: ENV 201.
Course Code: ENV 465 Title: Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring (3- 3- 4). Considers the use, procedures and policies regarding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in the UAE and regional development. Reviews the use of environmental monitoring techniques in the development of EIA baseline studies, research and environmental m anagement. Covers the sampling, storage, preservation and analytical techniques critical in obtaining quality data for environmental monitoring in each component of the environment, along with the difficulties in maintaining sample and analyte integrity throughout the process. Prerequisites: ENV 252, STA 201 and junior standing. Lab/Tech fee rate B applies. ENV 490 Research Methods and Practices in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (1 -4-3). Covers research and analysis methods including proposal development, literature search, method development, experimental design and best practices for environmental science and sustainability experimental studies. Evaluates scientific, ethical and legal dimensions of the environmental sustainability problem investigated. Emphasizes the process of planning and conducting a research project in environmental sustainability - related topics. Includes data collect ion and analysis as well as presentation of research findings in oral and written formats. Restricted to students in the environmental sciences and sustainability major. Prerequisite: junior II standing. Lab/Tech fee rate B applies. ENV 491 Senior Research Project Credits: 0-6-3 Description: Investigates in depth an environmental problem within the context of an independent research project. Involves literature search follow ed by field and laboratory studies. Evaluates scientific, ethical and legal dimensions of the problem investigated. Requires attendance and commentary on related seminars and tests on assigned topics as well as the presentation of results in both oral and thesis formats. Prerequisite: ENV 490. Lab/Tech fee rate B applies. FRN French	What are the details of course ENV 465?	Investigates in depth an environmental problem within the context of an independent research project. Involves literature search follow ed by field and laboratory studies. Evaluates scientific, ethical and legal dimensions of the problem investigated. Requires attendance and commentary on related seminars and tests on assigned topics as well as the presentation of results in both oral and thesis formats. Prerequisite: ENV 490. Lab/Tech fee rate B applies. FRN French
Course Code: FRN 100 Title: Elementary French I Credits: 3-2-3 Description: Covers the essential elements of French language at a basic level. Focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing through communicative - based language use and activities. GEO Geography	What are the details of course FRN 100?	Covers the essential elements of French language at a basic level. Focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing through communicative - based language use and activities. GEO Geography
Course Code: GEO 201 Title: World Cultural Geography Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Provides a broad survey of the cultural geography of the world. Addresses cultural systems, agriculture and natural resources, urbanization, industrialization, development and political geography, among other topics. Prerequisite/concurrent: WRI 102. HIS History	What are the details of course GEO 201?	Provides a broad survey of the cultural geography of the world. Addresses cultural systems, agriculture and natural resources, urbanization, industrialization, development and political geography, among other topics. Prerequisite/concurrent: WRI 102. HIS History
Course Code: HIS 204 Title: Modern Arab History Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Studies the history of the modern Arab world focusing mainly on the history of the region from 1800 and the changes that began to take place at that time. Concentrates on four aspects of the region’s transformation: the experience of imperialism and coloni alism, modernity, nationalism and the development of the modern state system. Prerequisite: WRI 102.	What are the details of course HIS 204?	Studies the history of the modern Arab world focusing mainly on the history of the region from 1800 and the changes that began to take place at that time. Concentrates on four aspects of the region’s transformation: the experience of imperialism and coloni alism, modernity, nationalism and the development of the modern state system. Prerequisite: WRI 102.
Course Code: HIS 205 Title: World History I : Ancient and Medieval World s Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Surveys selected human societies of the ancient and medieval world, concentrating on their internal developments and cross- cultural contacts. Examines the rise of cities, organization of complex societies, the evolution of technology, advancements in agric ulture, the evolving conduct of warfare, and the emergence of world religions . Prerequisite:	What are the details of course HIS 205?	Surveys selected human societies of the ancient and medieval world, concentrating on their internal developments and cross- cultural contacts. Examines the rise of cities, organization of complex societies, the evolution of technology, advancements in agric ulture, the evolving conduct of warfare, and the emergence of world religions . Prerequisite:
Course Code: WRI 101 Title: . College of Arts and Sciences American University of Sharjah Undergraduate Catalog 2024– 2025 182 HIS 206 World History II: The Modern World Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Surveys a global selection of themes and developments in the early modern and modern eras: the intensification of long-distance trade and migration, imperialism, political and economic revolutions, the rise of the nation -state, global conflicts, transforma tions in societies, and the impact of these changes on local and global cultures. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course WRI 101?	Surveys a global selection of themes and developments in the early modern and modern eras: the intensification of long-distance trade and migration, imperialism, political and economic revolutions, the rise of the nation -state, global conflicts, transforma tions in societies, and the impact of these changes on local and global cultures. Prerequisite:
Course Code: WRI 101 Title: . HIS 208 Women in History (3- 0-3). Comparatively surveys women’s history from antiquity to the present in Europe and the Middle East. Aims to examine the lives, achievements, contributions and position of women historically, as well as to introduce the methodology of women’s history, the so urces for the study of women and the theories that provide the framework for the research and writing of women’s history. Prerequisite: WRI 102. HIS 210 The Making of Modern Europe (3- 0-3). Introduces modern European history by exploring the key events and trends that have shaped Europe from 1789 to the present. Investigates the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, European imperialism, the development of nationalism, the First Worl d War, the Russian Revolution, the rise of fascism, the Second World War, the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union and development of the European Union. The course will also focus on the key social, demogr aphic and cultural trends that have redefined European life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: WRI 102. HIS 215 The Making of Modern Southeast Asia (3 -0-3). Introduces the history of Modern Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos). Explores the impact of colonialism upon the region by investigating not only the role of imperial powers, but also the ways in which colonial administrations affected indigenous populations. Focuses on the emergence of nationalism in the 20th century and its role in anti -colonial movements. Examines regional dev elopment in the context of the Cold War. Exhibits the success of ASEAN in wake of the Asia crisis of 1997. Prerequisite: WRI 102. HIS 217 The World in the 20th Century (3- 0-3). Surveys the events of the long 20th century from a global perspective. Examines high imperialism, the fall of traditional empires, the rise of the nation -state, global industrialization, the emergence of socialism, totalitarian experiments, the world wars and the Cold War, decolonization, the rise of non -state actors and globalization of culture. Prerequisite: WRI 102. HIS 221 History of Science and Technology (3- 0-3). Studies the development of scientific thought and methodology from ancient Greece to the modern era. Covers topics such as contributions of China, Islamic lands and Europe; the surge of French and 17th century English science; and the influence of science on patterns of thinking and behavior. Touches upon diverse areas such as the histories of astronomy, nuclear energy, chemistry and forensics, as well as life and environmental sciences. Prerequisite/concur rent: WRI 102. HIS 222 African History since 1800 Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Surveys key event s and themes in the history of sub -Saharan Africa since 1800. Covers the pre - colonial, colonial and post -colonial eras. Addresses topics such as the slave trade and abolition, nation -building, the creation and consolidation of colonial systems, and decoloni zation. Prerequisite: WRI 102.	What are the details of course WRI 101?	Surveys key event s and themes in the history of sub -Saharan Africa since 1800. Covers the pre - colonial, colonial and post -colonial eras. Addresses topics such as the slave trade and abolition, nation -building, the creation and consolidation of colonial systems, and decoloni zation. Prerequisite: WRI 102.
Course Code: HIS 224 Title: History of Modern South Asia Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines the history of South Asia since the 1800s. Explores the transition to colonial rule and focuses on the various ideologies and policies that shaped the imperial administration. Evaluates the political economic, social and cultural transformation of South Asia during colonial rule and decolonization. Prerequisite: WRI 102.	What are the details of course HIS 224?	Examines the history of South Asia since the 1800s. Explores the transition to colonial rule and focuses on the various ideologies and policies that shaped the imperial administration. Evaluates the political economic, social and cultural transformation of South Asia during colonial rule and decolonization. Prerequisite: WRI 102.
Course Code: HIS 226 Title: Maritime History and Culture (3 -0-3). Examines the complex interactions between the peoples of the world through the perspective of maritime history. Focuses on the development of maritime technology, expansion of seaborne trade and the establishment of maritime legal regimes. Analyzes the relationship between coastal and inland communities and discusses the oceanic cross-cultural exchanges in human history. Prerequisite: WRI 102. HIS 240 Introduction to American History (3 -0-3). Surveys the history of North America with a particular emphasis on the United States of America from the first European settlements to the present day. Covers interactions with Native Americans, slavery, the foundation of government, the Civil War and its aftermath, immigration, the emergence of the US as an industrial power, the US’ role as an international power in the 20th century, social movements including those for civil and women’s rights, the Cold Wa r and its consequences, and the present situation of the US in the world. Prerequisite: WRI 102. HIS 307 Modern Palestinian History Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines Palestinian history before 1948 and brings the story forward to the breakthrough Oslo Accord of 1993 and its troubled aftermath. Focuses primarily on the origins and key aspects of the Arab - Israeli conflict. Prerequisite s:	What are the details of course HIS 226?	Examines Palestinian history before 1948 and brings the story forward to the breakthrough Oslo Accord of 1993 and its troubled aftermath. Focuses primarily on the origins and key aspects of the Arab - Israeli conflict. Prerequisite s:
Course Code: WRI 102 Title: and junior standing. HIS 308 Ottoman History (3- 0-3). Examines the social and economic history of the Ottoman Empire from its inception in 1924. Covers Ottoman expansion and governmental consolidation in the 16 th and 17 th centuries, including imperial foreign policy towards the Safavids and Europeans. Discusses the increasing political and economic influence of Europe during the 18 th and 19 th centuries in the context of the loss of Ottoman Europe and the Tanzimat reforms. Examines the rise of nationalist movements among many of the Empire’s inhabitants and the impact of World War I. Prerequisite: any 200 level history course. HIS 31 0 Modern Gulf History Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Introduces the history of the Gulf Arab states in the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the traditional economy of the Gulf before oil, traditional forms of rulership, the traditional role of merchants, British involvement in the region and the impact of oil in the first half of the course. Surveys the individual histories of the six Gulf Arab st ates in the second half of the course. Prerequisites: WRI 102 and junior standing.	What are the details of course WRI 102?	Introduces the history of the Gulf Arab states in the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the traditional economy of the Gulf before oil, traditional forms of rulership, the traditional role of merchants, British involvement in the region and the impact of oil in the first half of the course. Surveys the individual histories of the six Gulf Arab st ates in the second half of the course. Prerequisites: WRI 102 and junior standing.
Course Code: HIS 311 Title: America and the Middle East (3- 0-3). Traces the connections between the United States and the Middle East from the first official contacts between the “Barbary Pirates” and the Jefferson Administration to the present. Examines the political, social and cultural implications of America’s contacts with the region. Discusses the role of Middle Eastern states in the early years of the nation, the influence of American missionaries and schools, and the formation of the Moder n Middle East. Analyzes America’s changing approach to the region and the evolution of American interests and methods over the course of the 20 th and 21 st centuries. Prerequisite: HIS 204 or HIS 206 or HIS 217 or HIS 240. HIS 322 The Global African Diaspora (3 - 0-3). Examines the experience of individuals and communities of African descent in the pre-modern and modern periods. Considers both forces and free migration, and diasporic experiences of both a servile and elite nature. Discusses diasporic experiences of power and oppression, systems of economic exploitation, political movements of resistance and emancipation, diasporic cultures and acculturation, race and racism. Prerequisite: a ny 200-level history course. Studies INS 120 Global Problems (3- 0-3). Introduces students to a range of global issues such as economic and political globalization, security and development. Explores different disciplinary and theoretical approaches to understanding global issues. Considers the impact of global problems at the local, national, regional and international levels and evaluates the response of both government and non - government organizations. Prerequisite /concurrent : WRI 101. INS 130 History, Culture and Society of the United Arab Emirates Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Introduces the history, culture and society of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Examines the UAE’s internal and foreign policy, national achievements, social and economic development, and future aspiration. Highlights the modern direction of the UAE vision, including sustainable technology, education, human capital, health, happiness and innovation. Prerequisite/concurrent: WRI 101.	What are the details of course HIS 311?	Introduces the history, culture and society of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Examines the UAE’s internal and foreign policy, national achievements, social and economic development, and future aspiration. Highlights the modern direction of the UAE vision, including sustainable technology, education, human capital, health, happiness and innovation. Prerequisite/concurrent: WRI 101.
Course Code: INS 140 Title: Oil and Energy in the Contemporary World Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Introduces key issues related to oil and other energy resources in the contemporary world. Examines the impact of energy resources on global problems such as economic development, conflict and security. Employs country -specific case studies to explain the importance of energy sources. Prerequisite: WRI 101.	What are the details of course INS 140?	Introduces key issues related to oil and other energy resources in the contemporary world. Examines the impact of energy resources on global problems such as economic development, conflict and security. Employs country -specific case studies to explain the importance of energy sources. Prerequisite: WRI 101.
Course Code: INS 300 Title: Research Design and Source Analysis (3 -0-3). Introduces skills required to develop evidence - based arguments, such as research design, the ability to analyze primary and secondary source material , and use of both quantitative and qualitative evidence . Examines how concepts, models and theories can be utilized in research design. Explores the research process including development of a thesis statement, literature searche s and review, as well as how to write effective introductions and conclusions. Prerequisites: INS 120, STA 202, WRI 102, and ANT 205 or HIS 206 or HIS 208 or HIS 217 or POL 201 or SOC 201. INS 301 Globalization (3- 0-3). Examines the process of globalization, which is well underway at all levels of society with sociopolitical impacts on all cultures. Introduces the globalization of economic systems, multinational organizations, technological, consumerism and worldwide comm unication systems. Prerequisite: ANT 205 or HIS 206 or HIS 217 or POL 201 or SOC 201. INS 307 International Security Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Provides a broad introduction to contemporary security studies. Surveys some of the major concepts and theories in the area of international security and explores their application to a variety of case studies. Addresses issues such as inter -and intra- state conflict, non -state actors, asymmetrical warfare, nuclear proliferation, just war theory, techniques of diplomacy and cooperation. Prerequisite: POL 202.	What are the details of course INS 300?	Provides a broad introduction to contemporary security studies. Surveys some of the major concepts and theories in the area of international security and explores their application to a variety of case studies. Addresses issues such as inter -and intra- state conflict, non -state actors, asymmetrical warfare, nuclear proliferation, just war theory, techniques of diplomacy and cooperation. Prerequisite: POL 202.
Course Code: INS 320 Title: Human Rights in World Politics (3 -0-3). Analyzes the global politics and history of the conception, protection and violation of human rights. Presents analytical frameworks, concepts, dominant theories and empirical methods used in the study of human rights. Examines how democracy and democratization, international law and institutions, the activities of powerful democracies, and global civil society each influence human rights around the world. Incorporates perspectives from the disciplines of poli tical science, law, economics and history. Prerequisite: ANT 205 or HIS 217 or PHI 208 or POL 201 or SOC 201. INS 322 Global Political Economy Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Analyses the evolution of the global political economy from the launching of the Bretton Woods system to the present. Focuses on the interplay between politics and economics as it impacts finance, globalization, international supply chains, development strategies, debt crises and the tension between protectionism and free trade. Prerequisites:	What are the details of course INS 320?	Analyses the evolution of the global political economy from the launching of the Bretton Woods system to the present. Focuses on the interplay between politics and economics as it impacts finance, globalization, international supply chains, development strategies, debt crises and the tension between protectionism and free trade. Prerequisites:
Course Code: ECO 202 Title: and POL 202. INS 325 Imperialism (3- 0-3). Explores the origins, development and consequences of modern imperialism. Surveys the key patterns that have defined the growth and expansion of modern empires. Uses case studies of concrete historical situations to provide students with a detailed look at how empires grow and develop. Investigates the disparities between different patterns of decolonization and their respective legacies. Prerequisite: HIS 206 or HIS 217 or POL 201. INS 330 Women and Politics Credits: 3-0-3 Description: Examines the involvement of women in formal and informal politics from a global perspective. Addresses different forms of women's political activi sm and their impact. Focuses on developments and issues within individual countries through case studies. Prerequisite:	What are the details of course ECO 202?	Examines the involvement of women in formal and informal politics from a global perspective. Addresses different forms of women's political activi sm and their impact. Focuses on developments and issues within individual countries through case studies. Prerequisite: