College Of Arts & Social Sciences
2016
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His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said
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Contents
College of Arts and Social Sciences ................................................................................................................ 6
Message from the College Dean ....................................................................................................................... 9
College Vission, Mission and Objectives ................................................................................................... 12
The Deanship ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Message from the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies ............................................ 17
Message from the Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research ............. 19
Message from the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service .................... 21
College Administration .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Academic Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
The Department of Arabic Language and Literature ..................................................................... 29
The Department of English Language and Literature ................................................................... 37
The Department of Archeology ......................................................................................................................... 45
The Department of Mass Communication .............................................................................................. 49
The Department of Geography .......................................................................................................................... 55
The Department of History .................................................................................................................................... 61
The Department of Sociology and Social Work .................................................................................. 65
The Department of Information Studies .................................................................................................. 71
The Department of Tourism ................................................................................................................................. 77
The Department of Theater Arts ...................................................................................................................... 83
The Department of Music and Musicology ............................................................................................ 87
College Laboratories .................................................................................................................................................... 92
The College Library and Study Books Unit .............................................................................................. 94
Students with Special Needs Unit ................................................................................................................... 95
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College of Arts and Social Sciences
Throughout history, colleges of arts and social sciences worldwide
have shared a commitment to advancing our knowledge of
human history, culture, literature and arts through the study of
people and societies in different periods, their organizations,
artifacts and documents, constructing theories to account for
their development. The study of the historical and cultural
backgrounds of human existence and how human experience is
processed and documented is essential to a true understanding
of our world. For this reason, colleges of arts and social sciences
globally make up an essential part of university education. In
this context, it is crucially important that the different fields of
arts and social sciences continue to flourish and develop so that
their importance to the lives and affairs of communities today
and in the future will be recognized.
To this end, the College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan
Qaboos University strives to fulfill its academic and social
function. Given our nation’s need for specialists in the future, it is
especially important for our college to provide strong programs
in the various social science and arts disciplines. Recognizing
this, the University administration has strongly and consistently
supported the college in all its endeavors since its inauguration
in 1987, one year after the inception of the university. Every
year, the college receives its new batch of students to acquire
the basic knowledge and sciences.
The first courses taught in the college were general courses,
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but in the following year, the first batch of students enrolled in the different
majors that were offered at the time, namely Arabic Language and Literature,
English Language and Literature, History, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, Mass
Media and Communication, Libraries and Archives. Our present building was
inaugurated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in October 1993. Over the
years since, the college has established the departments of Theater Arts (1991),
Archaeology (1993), Tourism (2001), and more recently, Music and Musicology
(2008). Specialist majors in Translation (English Department), and Social Work
(Department of Sociology and social work) were introduced in 2001.
The college began to offer postgraduate programs in 1992, with the first MA
programs in Arabic language and literature, English language and literature and
Sociology. As time passed, the number and quality of the programs have developed
and today the college offers a total of ten MA programs in Arabic, Translation,
Geography, Sociology, Social Work, Mass Communication, Information Studies,
history, Archeology and Strategic Studies for National Security and Defence. In
2011 the College began PhD programs in Arabic, History and Information Studies .
The college is proud of its substantial participation in a wide range of community
service activities, which include various consultations, ad hoc and standing
committees, as well as forums and seminars. The college has also played a part
in joint standing committees with different ministries, including the Ministries of
Education, Social Development, Heritage and Culture, and Information as well as
the National Public Authority for Radio and TV, the Royal Opera House of Muscat,
and other key establishments and institutions. In addition, the college has
developed a number of educational programs in collaboration with the Center for
Community Service and Continuing Education.
We are proud of being the first and, until recently, the only college to admit
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special needs students, in particular the visually impaired. A
number of these students have already graduated, while others
are currently enrolled. To meet their educational needs, a fully
equipped computer laboratory is provided, and dedicated
support has been arranged from members of the academic,
technical and administrative staff.
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Message from the College Dean
This guide provides the reader with essential information about the
college, its mission, study system and the specializations it offers.
On behalf of all faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Social
Sciences and on behalf of the students who are still enrolled or
graduated already, I want to welcome you to our college and
hope that this guide will inform you about such matters as our
vision and mission, our teaching and research, and our training
and community service activities.
Like all other colleges of arts and social sciences worldwide, we
take very seriously our commitment to advancing the liberal
arts and their values. Like other such colleges, we endeavor
to observe human developments in all domains, both at local
and international levels, and to subject these developments to
study and analysis in order to arrive at solutions for the kinds of
problems societies encounter. These problems and solutions are
the focus of specialized programs in diverse fields of study at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr. Abdullah Al Kindi
The College’s early establishment and the wide and varied
programs and specializations it offers put it in the forefront
in the Sultanate in the area of arts and social sciences. Since
1987, the college has continued to develop its offerings, both
in number and in quality. From its initial seven BA programs (in
Arabic Language and Literature, English Language and Literature,
History and Geography, Sociology, Mass Media, Library Science,
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and Philosophy), the college now offers eleven BA programs, ten
MA, three PhD programs and one high diploma, and is looking
to add further new programs in different specializations to its
offerings. In order to maintain the quality of its programs and to
keep abreast of the developments in the society and academia,
the college embarks on regular reviews of its programs and
courses. These reviews, together with the adoption of excellent
quality control practices, will help us in our current endeavor to
obtain accreditation for our subject majors and the institution
as a whole. In the academic year 2012 - 2013, the college
adopted a plan entitled ‘The College of Arts and Social Sciences’
Accreditation Map’ with the goal of obtaining insitiutional
accreditation and accreditation for all programs by 2017. The
process was started early in 2012.
Postgraduate study commenced in the college in1992 with MA
programs in Arabic Language and Literature, English language
and literature and Sociology, among the first in the university.
Today, the college offers a large number of postgraduate
programs, including nine MA programs (Arabic Language and
Literature, Translation, History, Geography, Sociology and Social
Work, Mass Communication, Archeology, Information Studies
and Strategic Studies for National Security and Defence), and
three PhD programs (in Arabic Language and Literature, History,
and Information Studies). Entry to these programs is highly
competitive and the number of applicants for them is growing
each year. Postgraduate studies in the college will no doubt
experience considerable growth and development in the next
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few years.
The College seeks to improve its reputation in academic
publishing through faculty members’ increased research
output in refereed journals and participation in regional and
international conferences, and through support of the college’s
own refereed journal and the increasing numbers of conferences
and academic gatherings held in the college.
As part of its community service, the college has continued to
offer consultations, seminars, lectures and workshops, as well as
serving on ad hoc and standing committees, and other advisory
committees.
As everyone is aware, the college’s motto, “Ingenuity through
Human Knowledge”, can be achieved only with our continuous
and untiring effort. “Say: ‹Allah will see your works, and so will
His Messenger and the believers” [Altawbah 105].
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College Vision
The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) at Sultan Qaboos University aspires
to become a leading regional and international centre of excellence in teaching,
research and community service
College Mission
The College of Arts and Social Sciences is committed to quality and intellectual
distinction through promoting innovative learning and research environments that
foster creative and critical thinking, artistic and communication skills, freedom of
expression and social responsibility.
College Objectives
The College of Arts and Social Sciences seeks to:
1. Provide students with opportunities to develop through training their skills,
capacities and creativity for personal and professional development;
2. Foster critical and effective communication skills that enable graduates to
function productively in a wide range of employment domains and pursue
postgraduate studies;
3. Cultivate a multicultural outlook and prepare students to deal with an
increasingly complex globalised world;
4. Serve as a centre for innovation to increase the quality and quantity of
interdisciplinary research;
5. Promote the education of arts and other forms of cultural artifacts; and
6. Reinforce strong and meaningful ties with Omani culture and heritage.
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College Organisational sturcture
The Organisational sturcture of College of Arts & Social Sciences
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The Deanship
The Deanship oversees all areas of academic, administrative
and technical work in the college. The college has the
responsibility for drawing up all the policies and plans governing
study programs at all levels (BA, High Diploma, MA, PhD). The
Deanship comprises of a team of academic, administrative and
technical staff headed by the Dean, who is assisted by three
assistants: Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Assistant
Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Assistant Dean
for Training and Community Service. These positions represent
the areas critical for the achievement of the university’s mission
and objectives.
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The Deanship Staff
email
Office No. @squ.edu.om
Name
Rank
Extension
Dr. Abdullah Al Kindi
Dean
1674
2457
Kindik
Dr. Ali Al Aufi
Assistant Dean for
Postgraduate Studies
and Research
2995
2458
alaufia
Dr. Talal Al Awadhi
Assistant Dean for
Undergraduate Studies
1655
2456
alawadhi
Dr. Naifa Al Saleem
Assistant Dean for
Training
& Community
Service
2996
2459
naifa
Khaled Al Ma’awali
Clerk
2996
2455
mawalik
Hanan Al Busaidi
Coordinator
1666
2456
cander
Ahmed Al Hashmi
Clerk
3802
2455
ahmedhmz
Maymona Al Ghafri
Clerk
3812
2459
alghafri3
Nabila Al Jardani
Clerk
3840
2458
nabeela
1615
2447
belushimom
Mousa Saeed Al Belushi Student’s Affairs Officer
Raya Al-Battashi
Student’s Affairs Officer
1667
2460
r_b6ashi
Omama Al-Lawati
Quality Assurance
Officer
2271
1220
huom
Saeed Al Hadabi
Clerk
2951
2444
hadaabis
Mua’az Al Rokadi
Clerk
2265
2460
muad
Ahmed Al Saaidi
Messenger
Ashraf Al Amri
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Message from the Assistant Dean for
Undergraduate Studies
The college strives continuously to meet the needs of the Omani
society and the demands of the market place by revising its study
plans on regular basis.
The College of Arts and Social Sciences works in parallel with
other the colleges in the university to achieve its academic
mission with high standards of learning and teaching. The
college is proud to be in the lead when it comes to programs
that address issues of human intellect in general and of the
Omani society in particular.
Dr. Talal Al Awadi
Since its inception in 1986, the college has made great strides
in meeting its objectives in the undergraduate programs.
Its academic programs have grown to cover a wide array of
specializations. In addition, with the infrastructure and facilities
required to meet their needs, the college is a pioneer in
embracing students with special needs.
The college is keen to meet the demands of the Omani society
and its job market. This is accomplished through the continuous
evaluation and development of its academic programs while also
maintaining global standards. The several bilingual programs
currently offered in Mass Communication, Tourism, Geography,
Information Studies, and Music and Musicology attest to this
focus.
At present, the college has 11 departments: Arabic Language
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and Literature, English Language and Literature, History,
Geography, Sociology and Social Work, Information Studies,
Archeology, Mass Communication, Tourism, Theatre Arts, music
and Musicology and Philosophy. The programs offered by these
departments are divided into three categories:
• programs addressing languages, such as Arabic Language
and Literature, and English Language and Literature
• programs addressing humanities and social sciences, such
as Geography, History, Sociology, and Social Work
• vocational programs, such as Mass Communication,
Information Studies, Tourism, and Translation.
The Departments of Archeology and Theatre and philosophy
provide academic support to the other departments in the
college in the form of elective courses and minor specializations.
In addition, the college offers three courses (Arabic Language,
Omani and Islamic Civilization, Contemporary Omani Society) as
university requirements, taken by all students in the university.
Finally, the College of Arts and Social Sciences is committed to
its academic mission, and seeks to advance the educational
process and achieve excellence in the years to come.
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Message from the Assistant Dean for
Postgraduate Studies and Research
The College of Arts and Social Sciences continues to implement its
ambitious plans, which seek to promote research productivity in all
fields of humanities and social sciences.
The College of Arts and Social Sciences is responsible for
achieving SQU’s mission, which underscores excellence in
postgraduate studies and research. To this end, it works
continuously to develop and evaluate existing postgraduate
programs and to propose new programs in fulfillment of the
University›s objectives of promoting research, supporting the
public and private sectors, and providing practical solutions to
local problems.
Dr. Ali Al Aufi
The college currently offers one higher diploma program in
Medical Librarianship. It offers ten programs at the MA level in
Arabic Language and Literature, Translation, Sociology, Social
Work, Library and Information Studies, Journalism, Geography,
History, Archaeology and Strategic Studies for National Security
and Defence and three doctoral programs in Arabic Language
and Literature, History, and Information Studies. It anticipates
introducing more PhD programs in other majors. While the
college seeks to develop and diversify its postgraduate programs,
it works diligently to ensure the quality of existing programs is
maintained and enhanced, subjecting each program to periodic
evaluation. Our programs are well regarded by both local and
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international students and, with their emphasis on creating
partnerships and collaboration with local institutions, have the
support of the community.
In matters of research, the college aspires to promote research
in the areas of humanities and social sciences. It is currently
working on developing internal procedures that will provide
faculty members with the facilities and opportunities to
increase the output and quality of their research. A cursory look
at the college research statistics shows a significant increase in
research output over the past few years. Faculty members are
participating more in regional and international conferences, and
increasing numbers have received internal and external research
grants to conduct strategic research. The college supports these
efforts and encourages its members to form research groups,
conduct collaborative and multi-disciplinary research projects,
provide consultancies, organize local conferences, and promote
faculty-student collaboration in research endeavors that lead to
publishing in well-recognized journals.
Finally, the college aspires, through collaborative teamwork, to
fulfill its mission and accomplish its objectives successfully, thus
serving the Omani community.
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Message from the Assistant Dean for Training
and Community Service
Dr. Naifa Salim
We in the college believe that training contributes significantly to
the development of a society, and that it builds an inseparable partnership between the university and the community.
No university, regardless of its accomplishments in teaching and
research, can distance itself from the community and its problems. Since the establishment of the post of Assistant Dean for
Training and Community Service in 2011, the college has made
great strides in serving the community through consultancies,
seminars, lectures and workshops.
Dr. Naifa Salim
We, in the college, believe that training contributes significantly
to the development of a society, and that it builds an inseparable
partnership between the university and the community. Training in the university is of two kinds: voluntary and mandatory.
The first refers to the voluntary contribution of faculty members
to the community out of commitment to their roles in the community. This type of training is offered to the community both
within the university (to students and staff) and outside, and it
usually takes the form of awareness campaigns in the community. Voluntary work is also carried out by students seeking to
hone their skills and apply their theoretical knowledge in real
life situations. This type of training is not linked to the students’
study plans and may precede any mandatory training requirements. Students are generally allowed to take part in voluntary
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work after they have completed at least 60 credit hours.
There are also mandatory internships, which are included in the students’ study
plan. This type of training is divided into internships inside the Sultanate and internships in the Arab and foreign countries. So far, the college has managed, in
cooperation with its departments and external training institutions, to fulfill the
external internship requirements for students in the departments of Mass Communication and Tourism.
Community service generally comprises lectures and training workshops provided by the Center for Community Service and continuing Education. It also takes
the form of joint activities with various institutions of society, joint committees
between the college and ministries and other government entities, and advisory
committees that provide opportunities to exchange expertise between the university and the various establishments in the community. The college organized
various activities for the community such as, “The Impact of Psychological Tensions on Health” in collaboration with Mawaleh Medical Center and the campaign
of “Ana Amanatuk” that seeks to protect children. In addition, the college contributed in the activities of “Oman Environment Day” which was held by the Ministry
of Environment and Climate Affairs. Moreover, there are consultancy committees
in which the departments consult with representatives of both private and public
sectors to exchange expertise between the faculty in the college and other institutions’ representatives. Through these committees, the college probes the demands of the labor market and the competencies our graduates need in order to
fulfill these demands. Thus, our programs are attuned to providing our graduates
with the necessary skills.
In the 2013-2014 academic year, the college participated in 230 community activities, comprising awareness lectures, consultancies, conferences, seminars and
other training programs.
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College Administration
The college administration provides administrative and financial support for all
college activities and programs conducted by faculty, staff and administrators.
The administration also coordinates with all concerned administrative units within the university to provide necessary support for all student activities, including
their transportation to practical training sites or to collect information for their
research. In addition, the administration manages all financial issues related to
travel of members of the academic, administrative, and technical units, including
conference travel and other official trips. It is responsible for arranging students’
travel outside the country for further training and for their visits to external conferences. The administration strives to ensure the university environment and its
facilities allow faculty to perform at the highest level by providing them with all
tools and equipment necessary for their work, such as computers, laptops, software, audiovisual equipment, etc.
The Administration Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Abdullah Al Shukairy
1668
2440
shukeiry
1661
2442
alhadidi
Hilal Al Ghafri
College Administrator
Assistant College
Administrator
Services Staff
3821
2445
ghafrih
Duraid Homoud Al Farsi
College Coordinator
1669
2441
duraid
Ayman Abdullah Al Farsi
Computer Technician
2879
2424
ayman82
Hamad Khalifa Al Kharosi Computer Technician
Education Media
Benjamin Tanajhon
Technician
Jasem Salim Al Saadi
Photocopier Operator
2879
2425
hameds
2045
37
benjamin
2960
2443
jassims
2960
2443
alib
Rashed Salim Al Hadidi
Ali Abdullah Al Belushi
Messenger
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Academic Programs
The college offers eleven degree programs at the BA level
in Arabic Language and Literature, English Language and
Literature, Translation, History, Geography, Sociology, Social
Work, Information Studies, Mass Media, Tourism and Music and
Musicology. BA study extends over four years (eight semesters)
after completing the foundation program, during which students
are required to complete 120 credit hours for graduation, an
average of 18-15 credit hours per semester. The college follows
SQU’s Academic Regulations, which stipulate that the academic
year comprises two semesters (Fall, Spring), with fifteen weeks
each followed by an examination period. A summer intensive
session of 7 weeks plus exam time held at the end of each year.
The college academic regulations allow students to pursue a
single major or to combine a major with a minor. Students wishing
to enquire about this option should consult their academic
advisors prior to the end of the first semester to determine an
appropriate course of study combining a major and a minor.
Studying in the college involves both theoretical and practical
courses, depending on the nature of the major. Practical training
and field trips are integral to the educational process in the
college, as their purpose is to develop the students’ professional
competencies and relate theory to practice.
Majors in the college are divided into two types:
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I. General Arts Majors
These majors require students in their first semester to take an introduction to
one of the following majors:
• Arabic Language and Literature
• History
• Sociology
• Social Work
Prior to the end of the semester, the college distributes a form for students to
choose their major. In the second semester, they join one of the above-mentioned
majors according to the following criteria:
1. Student’s choice
2. The capacity in each major
3. If the demand for a major is higher than the available places, selection is
based on the student’s grades in the introductory course and his/her overall
GPA;
4. Where a student’s first choice is not met, his/her second choice is considered,
and so on. It is therefore important that students list their choices carefully.
II. English, Translation and bilingual majors
These majors include English Language and Literature, Translation, Geography,
Mass Communication, Information Studies, Tourism, and Music and Musicology.
These majors are chosen by students when they enter the university.
Admission into these majors depends on students’ level in Arabic and English
in the secondary school diploma examinations and their performance in the
common entrance examination administered by the Language Center. Students
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interested in a major in Music and Musicology are required to
pass a special aptitude test conducted by the college.
III. Minors
Some departments do not offer a separate BA program
but rather offer minors and supporting courses for other
departments and these supporting departments are Archeology
and Theatre.
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Department
Arabic
English
History
Geography
Information Studes
Sociology and
Social Work
Mass
Communication
Tourism
BA
Arabic Language
and Literature
(major, minor)
English Language
and Literature
(major)
Translation (major)
History (major)
Geography
)major, minor(
Information Studies
(major, minor)
Sociology
(major, minor)
Social Work
)major, minor(
Mass
Communication
(major, minor)
Tourism (major)
Music
Music and
Musicology (major)
Archeology
Archeology (minor)
Theater
Theater (minor)
Assistant Dean for
Postgraduate Studies
and Research Office
High
Diploma
MA
PhD
Arabic Language Arabic Language
and Literature
and Literature
Translation
Translation
History
History
Geography
Medical
Library
Information
Studies
Information
Studies
Sociology and
Social Work
Mass
Communication
Archeology
Strategic Studies
for National
Security and
Defence
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The Department of Arabic Language and Literature
There is no doubt that Arabic is the national language of all Arabs which is connected to their lives through religion, politics,
science, arts, civilization and identity. It forms the unique and
lasting bond between all Arabs. It is the national language of
Oman, a symbol of its unity and identity, and an integral part of
its heritage. For these reasons, the study of Arabic is an essential requirement in the university. The importance of Arabic is
reflected and emphasized in His Majesty’s vision statement. This
vision has been fulfilled at the international and local levels. His
Majesty has given grants to some of the world’s top universities,
including Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Beijing, Melbourne and
Georgetown. At each of these prestigious universities, a “Sultan
Qaboos Chair for Arabic Studies” has been established. At the
national level, His Majesty has decreed that Arabic is the official
language of the Sultanate and he constantly issues directives
for enhancing and developing the language using modern techniques.
The Department of Arabic Language and Literature is conscious
of the tremendous responsibility it has to serve and promote
the language through its teaching and research. Since the department’s inception in 1987, it has worked hard to develop
programs that meet the needs of the Omani society and keep
abreast of modern developments in linguistics. The department
started with a BA program, later introduced a Master’s program
and now offers a PhD program. It plans to use the considerable
range of experience and diverse qualifications of its staff by in29
troducing diploma programs that meet the needs of the market place.
The department aspires to hold a prominent position among Arabic Departments
regionally and internationally through its programs and study plans at BA, MA and
PhD levels. In this way, the department will be able to serve the Arabic heritage,
preserve the language, and present it to students in the best manner possible.
Vision
The department aspires to play a leading role in the preservation of the Arab
nation’s heritage and language, to present the language to students in the best
manner possible, and thereby become a center of excellence for teaching and
studying Arabic language and literature.
Mission
The department is committed to instilling a sense of Arabic identity in students
by urging them to be proud of their language and nationhood. It also seeks
to teach Arabic to non-native speakers and to provide specialists with quality
training in Arabic language and literature to enable them to serve their country and nation.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. raise students’ awareness of the importance of Arabic to their lives and
familiarize them with its historical, religious and cultural importance and its
contribution to human civilization
2. instill in students a love of Arabic as their national language and a major
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construct of their national, cultural and social identity
3. train students in the proper use of Arabic and develop their linguistic and
aesthetic understanding of a variety of texts
4. develop students’ competencies in different genres of the language, such as
poetry and prose
5. contribute to the intellectual and cultural activity inside the university and
beyond.
The Department of Arabic Language and Literature contributes significantly to the
educational process and research at SQU in the following ways:
1. At the University Level:
• The department offers an Arabic course as a university requirement, along
with several elective courses.
2. At the College Level:
• The department offers courses leading to the BA degree in Arabic language
and literature, and courses leading to a minor in Arabic to students from other
majors.
• The department offers courses leading to the MA degree in Arabic.
• The department offers courses leading to the PhD degree in Arabic.
• The department offers Arabic Language Skills I and II as college required courses, along with courses required for some majors, such as History, Geography,
Mass Communication, and Tourism.
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• The department takes part in teaching a number of courses
offered by other departments and programs, including Mass
Communication, Translation and Information Studies.
3. For the College of Education:
• The department provides courses for students in College of
Education who are majoring in Arabic.
• The department takes part in teaching a number of courses
offered by the Department of Islamic Sciences.
Academic Programs
• BA in Arabic Language and Literature
• MA in Arabic Language and Literature
• PhD Arabic Language and Literature
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Study Plan
Department of Arabic Language
and Literature
Specialization
Main major in
combined degree
Single Major
(Credit Hours)
University Requirements
6
6
University Electives
6
6
College Requirements
17
17
College Electives
3
3
Department Requirements
0
0
Department Elective
0
0
Major Requirements
57
81
Major Electives
7
7
Specialization Requirements
0
0
Specialization Electives
0
0
Minor Requirements
21
0
Minor Electives
3
0
120
120
Total credits
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The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Mohammed Al Mashani
Associate Professor
HOD
1891
A 1180
mashani
Mohamed Hedi Trabelsi
Professor
2083
1177
mhtrabelsi
Ahmed Youcef
Associate Professor
2021
1186
ahyoucef
Mohammed Gamal Sakr
Associate Professor
2080
1182
mogasaqr
Ehsan Sadiq Al Lawati
Associate Professor
2952
1178
drehsan
Rabeh Ahmed Bu’maaza
Associate Professor
2013
1196
rabahb
Mohsin Al Kindi
Assistant Professor
5850
Sanaa Al Jamali
Assistant Professor
2085
1183
saan
Zaher Al Dawoudi
Assistant Professor
2026
1194
zaher
Khaled Al Kindi
Assistant Professor
2028
1187
abuqasim
Ali Qasim Al Kalbani
Assistant Professor
2011
1193
alik
Jokha AL Harthi
Assistant Professor
2006
1188
jokha1
Ahmed El Henchi
Assistant Professor
1653
1179
henchi
Mohamed Zarrouk
Assistant Professor
2076
1190
zarrouk
Said J. Abu Khader
Assistant Professor
2953
1180 B
saidjaber
Mohammed Al Munjed
Assistant Professor
2953
1180 B
noor63
Amjad Al Talafha
Assistant Professor
1889
1176
talafheh
Mahmoud Suliman Al Alwi
Assistant Professor
2261
2261
bayan
Tarik Soliman Mostafa
Assistant Professor
2029
1189
tareks
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kindimo
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Fatma Al Shedi
Assistant Professor
2062
1191
shidif
Mahmoud Al Riyami
Assistant Professor
1662
1185
mahmoodr
Mustafa Adnan
Assistant Professor
2263
1220A
Omar Ahmed
Assistant Professor
2026
1191
Hamood Al Rumhi*
Lecturer
-
-
hamood
Zahir Al Gheseini*
Lecturer
-
-
zahir
Zaher Al Hinai*
Demonstrator
-
-
zaherh
Omar Al Kindi*
Demonstrator
-
-
omar1410
Yousuf Humaid Al-Badi
Coordinator
2007
1181
yousuf.albadi
* Scholarship
35
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The Department of English Language and
Literature
launched in 1987, the Department of English Language and Literature is one of the largest departments in the college. The
growing importance of English as a global language of communication, science and literature, and its prominent role in the
production of human knowledge have led to a steady increase
in the number of students desiring to enroll in the department
each year. The department offers courses in language, linguistics, literature and translation to students majoring in English
both in the College of Arts and Social Sciences and in the College
of Education. In 2003, the department introduced a four-year
BA program in Translation, and subsequently, in 2006, a high diploma/MA program in Translation.
Teaching in the department takes the form of lectures, discussions, group work, research and assignments. Teaching is supported through up-to-date laboratories, including a multimedia
lab and a specialist translation lab.
Students can enroll directly in English, Arts programs based on
the results of the English Exit Test administered by the Language
Center during Orientation Week. If the number of applicants exceeds the Department’s capacity, students will be selected on
the basis of their rank in the placement test. Students interested
in enrolling in the translation program need to consult the department for details about admission requirements.
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Vision
The Department of English aims to assume a leading position in the region
in term of high quality teaching and innovative research in areas related to
English language, literature, linguistics and translation, and to produce welltrained, informed graduates able to think critically, express themselves and
play active roles in society and future careers.
Mission
The Department›s mission is to provide a stimulating and dynamic environment for innovative teaching, scholarship and research sustained by collaborative work in its four areas of language, literature, linguistics and translation.
Committed to relevant best practice, the Department works to provide students with advanced practical. critical and interpretative skills vital for career
success, future study, and effective citizenship.
Objectives
The Department aims to provide an environment conducive to collaborative
scholarship and critical debate and supportive of faculty members› active engagement in high quality research and publication.
The Department aims to produce graduates:
1. capable of independent creative and academic achievement and equipped
with a range of specialised and transferrable skills, including the high-order
conceptual literacy and communication skills valued in graduate employment
2. committed to furthering their personal, intellectual, social and professional
development through English understanding of the range of human
3. equipped with broad knowledge and experience acquired through the
reading and study of language and literature in all its forms and through a
wide range of translation and intercultural studies
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In addition to teaching, the department’s faculty participate regularly in a variety of activities, including organizing workshops inside the department, conducting research and presenting their
findings in conferences as well as publishing them in major international journals. Students in the department are known for their
active participation in extracurricular activities through different
student groups, such as the English Translation Society – a group
focusing on developing student’s literary and linguistic competencies through workshops, lectures, and other related activities.
Graduates of the department are in high demand in different
areas, including teaching, translation, mass media, diplomatic
corps, the military and commerce, etc. The department prepares
its students for international postgraduate studies, and the best
students may be selected as demonstrators, with opportunities
to study for higher degrees overseas.
English Major
• English language teachers, after obtaining the teaching diploma
• English language specialists in educational and other institutions in the public and private sectors
• Positions in human resources and personnel departments in
the public and private sectors
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Translation Major
• translators in different public and private institutions
•communication specialization in public and private sectors.
Academic Programs
• BA in English language and literature
• BA in Translation
• High Diploma/MA in Translation
Facilities
1. Multimedia laboratory
2. Phonetics laboratory
3. Translation laboratory
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Study Plan
Department of English Language
and Literature
Specialization
Translation
(Credit Hours)
English
(Credit Hours)
University Requirements
6
6
University Electives
6
6
College Requirements
11
11
College Electives
3
3
Department Requirements
42
42
Department Elective
2
4
Major Requirements
56
54
Major Electives
0
0
Specialization Requirements
0
0
Specialization Electives
0
0
Minor Requirements
0
0
Minor Electives
0
0
126
126
Total credits
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The academic and administrative Staff
Name
Rank
Extension
Office
No.
@squ.edu.om
Abdul Gabbar Al-Sharafi
Assistant Professor
HOD
1609
1214
alsharaf
Hassan Shuqair
Associate Professor
1620
1217
hshuqair
Abdulmoneim Mahmoud Associate Professor
2039
1199
amahmoud
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email
ckrista Kenllwolf King
Associate Professor
3275
1211
ckrista.Kenllwolf.
King@hotmail.com
Janet Holst
Associate Professor
3276
1210
jkholst
Najma Al Zidjaly
Associate Professor
3274
1212
najmaz
Rahma Al Marooqi
Associate Professor
1675
1218
mrahma
Adel Abu Radwan
Associate Professor
2020
1205
radwan
Amal Ali Salman
Assistant Professor
3822
1200
amels
Andrew Littlejohn
Assistant Professor
2020
1205
andrewl
Charles Campbell
Assistant Professor
2015
1202
charlesc
Emily O’Dell
Assistant Professor
2035
1198
emilyodell
Fathiya Al Rashdi
Assistant Professor
2017
1213
rfathiya
Mohammed Al Alawi
Assistant Professor
1216
2979
malawi
Habib Kahlaoui
Assistant Professor
2095
1207
azizk
Khalid Al Belushi
Assistant Professor
1659
1208
khalidb
Khalid Al-Shehari
Assistant Professor
2015
1202
KShehari
Rashid AL Belushi
Assistant Professor
1659
1208
rash5222
Sandya Mehta
Assistant Professor
2016
1203
rao
Name
Rank
Extension
Office
No.
@squ.edu.om
Mussallam Al Maani
Assistant Professor
2035
1198
musallam
Munir Benzid
Assistant Professor
3278
1197
mounir
Munira Hejaiej
Assistant Professor
2023
1206
mhejaiej
Nada al Ajami
Assistant Professor
3285
1204
nadar
Nafla Al kharusi
Assistant Professor
3822
1200
nafla
Khalsa Al Aghbari
Assistant Professor
2017
1213
khalsah
Saeed Al Jahdhami
Assistant Professor
3278
1107
saidhz
Susanne Shunnaq
Assistant Professor
2014
1201
susanne99
Chandrika Balasubramanian Assistant Professor
2014
1201
chandribala
email
Kirsten Hemmy
Assistant Professor
2095
1207
kirstemhemmy
Sakina Al Alawi
Assistant Professor
3285
1204
sakina
Lina Al Jamali
Lecturer
3277
1209
azzakindi
Fatema Al Rubai’ey*
Lecturer
-
-
rubaiey
Azza Al Kindi*
Lecturer
-
-
jamalil
Sara Al Shiadi*
Lecturer
-
-
alsheyadi
Maryam Al Hinai*
Lecturer
-
-
maryama
Suad Ambusaidi*
Lecturer
-
-
suaada
Hammal Al Belushi*
Lecturer
-
-
hammal
Ancy Furtado
Co-ordinator
2027
1215
ancy
* Scholarship
43
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The Department of Archeology
The Department of Archaeology was established in 1993 to train
Omani students to work in the areas of archaeological surveys
and excavations, management of museums, maintenance and
management of cultural heritage and tourist guidance. The
department’s faculty and the deanship have designed programs
of study that combine theory and field applications. The
students and the academic and technical staff team up in several
excavation and exploration projects in different archaeological
sites, including Wadi Al-Safafir, Al-Balied, Manal in Samael,
and Shana in Al-Qabil governorate. Lately, the department has
joined forces with the Ministry of Heritage and Culture in several
excavation projects in Bushar and Wadi Andam sites, and is
currently undertaking a study of the marginal food resources in
Oman and the traditional societies in Dhofar.
In addition, the department has conducted an archaeological
survey of the Sur-Quriyat road and the Halaniyat Islands, and
arranged several field trips to different sites and monuments in
the Sultanate. To introduce students to archeological monuments
in neighboring countries, the department has arranged trips
to the UAE and Bahrain. It has also conducted joint research
projects with some foreign universities and institutes, including
a comprehensive project to study Omani oases.
The department prepares and carries out all work related to
archeological drawings and surveys needed for its research
and excavations. It also carries out archeological photography
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and is able to prepare color slides in a specialized laboratory in the college. The
department has set up a museum for Omani Antiquities that includes large group
of various artifacts related to many aspects of Omani heritage in its various forms.
Currently, the department does not offer a BA degree, but offers a minor in archeology for students in the college. To support archeological research in the Sultanate, the department offered an MA in archeology in the academic year 2013
- 2014.
Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of excellence in teaching
and archeological research locally and regionally, with academic and research
programs designed to foster the spirit of commitment to serving the national
heritage of the Sultanate.
Mission
The department is committed to producing graduates who possess high
academic and practical qualifications in the different areas of antiquities
through a rigorous academic program, which utilizes advanced techniques and
methods, focuses on field training and encourages research.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. train and prepare a national cadre of professionals competent in the areas
of archeological surveys and excavations, museum management, drawing and
implementation of policies for antiquities affairs, management of the national
heritage, and the establishing and management of tourist guidance businesses as
part of cultural tourism.
2. raise community awareness about the importance of antiquities and culture
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and their preservation.
3. provide specialized technical consultancies to public and
private institutions.
4. participate in the development of applied work for the
preservation and rehabilitation of the Sultanate’s antiquities
and heritage artifacts .
5. develop cultural and archeological research in the Sultanate
through academic publishing and offering of higher programs of
study.
Academic Programs
• A minor in Archeology
• MA in Archeology
Facilities
• Antiquates museum
• Photography Laboratory
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The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Nasser Said Al-Jahwari
Associate Professor
HOD
1665
1240
jahwari
Mohamed Ali Al Belushi
Associate Professor
1610
2459
belushi
Khaled Ahmed Daghles
Associate Professor
2034
1232
khalidd
Derik
Associate Professor
2975
Nasser Hamed Al-Hinai
Survey Technician
2063
0027
hinaih
Yaqoub Al-Rahbi
Photography
Technician
2063
0027
yaqoub
Yaqoub Abdullah Al-Bahri
Technician
2048
1175
bahri
Amira Abdel Baky
Coordinator
3258
1239
amirah
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The Department of Mass Communication
Since its inception in 1987, the Department of Mass Communications has provided local and regional media establishments,
as well as specialized journals and other concerned public institutions, with well qualified graduates. Over 850 students graduated from the department in the past 24 batches.
The university has offered various technical facilities inside and
outside the campus. In the early stages of the program, Mass
Communications students used to train in the Center for Educational Technology, with some limited training given in few local
media outlets. Since then, the department has established its
own audio-visual radio studio and a specialized press laboratory and training opportunities for students in local media outlets
have increased dramatically.
At the practical level, in 1995 the students together with the
Department of Information and Public Relations established a
weekly newsletter focusing on university news entitled, Fi Rehab Al-Jamia, which appeared in Al-Watan Omani newspaper.
In January 2001, the newsletter evolved into a weekly supplement entitled Anwaar. In addition, the students participate in
media coverage of events and activities in the university and of
the Muscat Festival and Khareef Salalah Tourism Festival. Our
students are keen to develop their practical experience in all aspects of media.
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Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of excellence in teaching,
publication and media-related research both locally and regionally, with rigorous research and high quality academic programs that meet international
standards and the needs of the nation.
Mission
The department seeks to provide educational opportunities for Omanis in all
areas of mass communications, to ensure the country has specialists equipped
with the necessary professional skills and capable of conducting research in
this area, thereby meeting international standards and the demands of the
society.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. help Sultan Qaboos University fulfill its objectives of developing the cognitive and professional skills of Omani nationals in the field of mass communication.
2. provide students with professional knowledge and research skills to enable
them perform at a high level in the society.
3. provide students with the requisite research skills and encourage them to
conduct their own research in all areas of mass communication.
Since 2004, the department admits students directly into the program subject to
their meeting the following conditions and procedures:
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1. Admission directly into the program after completion of secondary school is restricted to students of the college.
2. A student’s grade in Arabic in the Secondary School Certificate shall not be less than B.
3. A student’s grade in English in the Secondary School Certificate shall not be less than C.
4. Exiting level 6 in English in the foundation program in the
university or obtaining level 5 in IELTS.
5. If a student does not exit level 6 in English, then he must
study English to obtain the needed level in the language
center before joining the department.
Academic Programs
• BA in Mass Communication
• Journalism and Electronic Publishing
• Public Relations and Advertising
• Radio and Television
• MA in Mass Communication
• Journalism and Electronic Publishing
• Public Relations and Advertising
• Radio and Television
Facilities
• TV studio
• Radio Studio
• Graphic Design & Layout Design Computer Lab
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Study Plan
Specialization
Public Relations
& Advirtising
(Credit Hours)
University Requirements
6
6
6
University Electives
6
6
6
College Requirements
11
11
11
College Electives
3
3
3
Department Requirements
53
53
53
Department Elective
6
6
6
Major Requirements
0
0
0
Major Electives
0
0
0
Specialization Requirements
35
35
35
Specialization Electives
0
0
0
Minor Requirements
0
0
0
Minor Electives
0
0
0
120
120
120
Total credits
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Radio & TV
Electronic
Publishing &
Journalism
(Credit Hours)
Department of Mass
Communication
(Credit Hours)
The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Mohamed Awadh Al
Mashikhi
Anwar Al Rawas
Assistant Professor
HOD
1673
89
mashikhi
Associate Professor
1877
91
rawas
Abdullah Khamis Al Kindi
Associate Professor
1674
2457
kindik
Obaid Said Al Shaqsi
Assistant Professor
2002
83
sjoosa
Ahmed Ali Al Mashiakhi
Assistant Professor
1658
78
ahmed64
Hosni Mohamed Nasr
Assistant Professor
1880
92
hosnin
Mohamed Mokhtar Satour
Assistant Professor
2002
83
satour
Iman Mohamed Zahra
Assistant Professor
2046
76
imanz
Mahinaz Mohsin
Assistant Professor
2019
82
mahinaz
Samir Mohamed Mahmoud Assistant Professor
2054
81
smahmoud
Sonia Ambrosio de Nelson
Assistant Professor
2019
82
snelson
Sultan Ahmed Al Azri
Lecturer
2958
77
salazri
Ibrahim Ahmed Al Marjabi
Technician
2920
93
imarjibi
Mohamed Ali Al Hadari
Technician
2920
93
mhadhari
Samia Yasir Al Haddabi
Technician
2956
79
samia
Yaqoob Salim Al Sobhi
Technician
3292
35
abuzaman
Abeer Ali Al Mamari
Trainning Supervisor
2956
79
abeer
Aisha Hashim Al Badi
Coordinator
2056
87
aisha77
53
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The Department of Geography
The Geography Department occupies a prominent position within the university’s academic system in general and the College
of Arts and Social Sciences in particular. Since its inception in
1987, the department has sought to provide its graduates with
the training, cognitive and intellectual skills and relevant expertise to enable them to perform productively in different areas.
The department’s curriculum provides students with up-to-date
knowledge attuned to the needs of the market place. Its courses
focus on providing students with field and laboratory skills and
abilities, such as remote sensing, GIS, statistical and computer
skills and field study, along with a knowledge of environmental studies, urban and regional planning and population studies.
Particular emphasis is given to the Omani and Gulf contexts as a
way of linking students to their local environment and empowering them with the tools and knowledge to find solutions for
the social and sosio-economic problems that hinder the developmental process in the Sultanate. To achieve its objectives, the
department is keen to interact with civil and public institutions
by giving lectures, taking part in committees, holding training
workshops and conferences, and participating in Arab and international conferences.
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Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of excellence in teaching
geography at local and regional levels by offering outstanding specialized academic programs, carrying out relevant research and using modern applications for practical training.
Mission
The department is committed to the development of scientific knowledge in
the diverse fields of geography, and to its preparation of specialists in these areas, providing them with theoretical and practical knowledge and encouraging
them to carry out research related to the needs of the Sultanate.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. Help students to understand place within a spatial framework at local, regional and global levels through the application of modern geographical theories
2. Help students to recognize and analyze the spatial characteristics of natural
landscapes and their geographic relationships to humans
3. Provide students with the skills and the tools needed to analyze and communicate geographical information
4. Help students to recognize community problems pertaining to geographical
studies and encourage them to collaborate to find solutions for them.
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The department admits students directly into the program
subject to their meeting the following conditions and procedures:
1. Admitted students must sit a placement test in English in
the Language Center. Students who achieve Level 6 proficiency or above, are admitted directly into the program. Any
student who fails to achieve Level 6 in the test must take an
English course in the Language Center until he/she can meet
the required level. They can then join the department. In
case of failure after two semesters, the university rules will
be applied.
2. Students who achieve the required level in English may
start taking the department’s general required courses in accordance with their study plans.
3. Students shall take the required college and university
English language courses as stipulated in their study plan.
4. Students are assigned to the different sub-majors in geography after completing four semesters of study, according to
a competitive, clear and transparent system of selection.
Academic Programs
• BA in Geography
- Environmental Studies
- Population Studies
- GIS
- Urban and Regional Planning
• Minor in Geography
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- General Geography
• MA in Geography
Facilities
• Remote sensing laboratory
• GIS laboratory
• Map design laboratory
• Maps and digital remote sensing pictures of Muscat Governorate
• Maps and digital images of the Sultanate
• Surveying tools such as GPS and Total Station
• Map drawing tools
• Aerial imagery analysis tools
• Weather monitoring equipment
• Other new programs
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Study Plan
Specialization
Department of Geography
Urban &
Regional
Planning
(Credit
Hours)
Population Environmental Studies
Studies
GIS
(Credit
Hours)
(Credit
Hours)
(Credit
Hours)
University Requirements
6
6
6
6
University Electives
6
6
6
6
College Requirements
11
11
11
11
College Electives
3
3
3
3
Department Requirements
0
0
0
0
Department Elective
0
0
0
0
Major Requirements
52
52
52
52
Major Electives
9
9
9
9
Specialization Requirements
30
30
30
30
Specialization Electives
3
3
3
3
Minor Requirements
0
0
0
0
Minor Electives
0
0
0
0
120
120
120
120
Total credits
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The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Ali Said Al Buloshi
Assistant Professor
HOD
1654
2485
buloshis
Salim Mubarak Al Hatrushi Associate Professor
2036
2488
hatrushi
Yassine Charabi
Associate Professor
2954
2471
yassine
Eaad Fadda
Associate Professor
2003
2468
efadda
Talal Yousuf Al Awadhi
Assistant Professor
1655
2456
alawadhi
Belqacem Mokhtar
Assistant Professor
2003
2468
mokhtar
Montaser Abdel Ghani
Assistant Professor
2030
2487
montaser
Fatma Mohamed Al Abri
Assistant Professor
2894
2473
abrif
Youssef Shawky Sherief
Assistant Professor
2092
2469
sherief
Dhari Naser Al Ajmi
Assistant Professor
2003
2468
dbntfsd
Elnazir Ahmed Ramadan
Assistant Professor
2954
2471
alnazir
Kawther Al Sarmi
Lecture
2894
2473
alsarmi
Noura Khalifa Al Naseri*
Lecturer
2055
2472
noura
Khalid Amur Al-Shamli
Lecturer
2092
2469
khalid20
Mohamed Al Barawani
Technician
2059
2435
barwani
Mariam Al Shebli
Trainning Supervisor
2055
2472
m.alshibli
Somaya Al Ghamari
Technician
2059
2435
sum90
Yahya Khalfan Saif Al Rahbi
Coordinator
2919
2468
yahya5
* on scholarship
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The Department of History
When the History Department started in September 1986, it
was a unit in the College of Education and Islamic Studies. At
that time, it offered one university requirement (Oman and the
Islamic Civilization) along with other history courses contained
in the study plans for history and geography majors in College of
Education.
The Department of History and Geography was relocated to the
College of Arts on its establishment in 1987, and in 1993, the
History Department became an independent department.
Vision
The History Department aspires to become a leading center
of excellence in teaching and research both locally and regionally by offering an outstanding educational and research
program in all aspects of history studies, and using advanced
teaching techniques and methodologies.
Mission
The department seeks to train and prepare students in the
different fields and stages of history so that they will be able
to work in all establishments concerned with history and heritage, equipped with the skills required to carry out research,
teach subject material and provide consultations.
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Objectives
The department aims to:
1. produce graduates with a sound knowledge of history, thereby helping prepare a generation of specialists capable of contributing to the development of
Omani society
2. prepare students to teach history in private and public schools and other
concerned establishments
3. participate in local community service by giving lectures and organizing seminars inside and outside the university
4. participate in conferences, forums, and other regional and international academic gathering.
5. Encourage conducting documented historical research on Sultanate of Oman
and other countries in the region to serve the historical identity and heritage of
the region.
The History Department offers the following courses:
1. At the University Level
• Oman and Islamic Civilization (a University requirement)
• A number of University Elective courses.
2. At the College Level
• History major courses
• History minor courses (to students from other departments)
• MA in history courses
• PhD in history courses
• History courses needed for other programs in the college such as Arabic, Geography, Mass Communication, Tourism ans sociology and social work.
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3. For the College of Education
The department offers history courses required by students majoring in history and geography.
Academic Programs
• BA in history
• MA in history
• PhD in history
Study Plan
Department of History
Specialization
Main Major
(Credit Hours)
University Requirements
6
University Electives
6
College Requirements
17
College Electives
3
Department Requirements
0
Department Elective
0
Major Requirements
58
Major Electives
6
Specialization Requirements
0
Specialization Electives
0
Minor Requirements
21
Minor Electives
3
Total credits
120
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The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Badar Hilal Al Alawi
Assistant Professor
HOD
1670
2484
alawib
Bou Alem Al Kasmi
Professor
1611
2479
boualem
Asmhan Al Jarru
Associate Professor
2086
2479
asmahan
Said Mohammed Al Hashimi Associate Professor
1892
2476
hashimys
2479
2086
mmuqadam
Mohammed Alqadahat
Associate Professor
Muhammed Al Muqaddam Associate Professor
Khalid Khalfan Al Wihaibi
Assistant Professor
1664
2478
khalidk
Nahid Abdul Karim
Assistant Professor
2065
2474
nahed
Said Mohammed Al Ghilani Assistant Professor
1894
2480
ghilanis
Yousif Abdullah Al Ghilani
Assistant Professor
1846
2481
ghailani
Ali Said Al- Riyami
Assistant Professor
2065
2474
ariyami
Ibrahim Yehia Al Busaidi
Assistant Professor
2065
2474
ibrahimalb
Amira Soliman Al Harthi*
Demonstrator
2086
2479
amiraa
Adla Sabil Al Bloushi
Coordinator
2009
2483
adla
* Scholarship
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The Department of Sociology and Social Work
studing in the Department of Sociology coincided with the
opening of the College of Arts and Social Sciences in 1987. The
social work program was introduced later, in 2001. In sociology,
study focuses on analyzing social structures, identifying the
causes of social problems and phenomena and proposing
solutions and recommendations to deal with them. In social
work, the study focuses on learning professional intervention
methods to help individuals, groups and communities learn how
to adapt in order to live in social harmony.
Academic and research interests of faculty cover a wide range
of issues, including the study of social phenomena of interest
to the community, especially those related to modernization,
the development process and social change. Staff members
also conduct research in the areas of social development and
social work, and professional practices in the areas of health,
education, employment, environment, media, population,
social security and defense, etc. Research interests also cover
modern trends in the practice of social work and the study of
social transformations at local, regional and international levels.
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Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of excellence in teaching
and research in sociology and social work, thereby contributing to the social,
economic and cultural development of Omani society.
Mission
The department is committed to training students in sociology and providing
them with appropriate methodologies for social research and the skills needed for research design and implementation. It also seeks to provide them with
the knowledge and skills needed to join professional practices in social work
which will help them build their capacity to deal effectively with a wide array
of social problems.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. prepare a generation of national social researchers and social workers who
possess high levels of expertise in the study of social problems and phenomena
empower students with the skills needed to work in social work institutions,
deal professionally with individuals and groups in Omani society, and support
development programs and modernization
2. train students in community and volunteer work as a way to strengthen their
spirit of loyalty and nationhood
3. prepare students to participate in social counselling and awareness programs
and to conduct fieldwork and theoretical research using appropriate scientific
methodology
4. participate effectively in a wide array of activities and programs that serve
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the community.
Since its inception, the department has continued to follow the
latest professional, epistemic and methodological developments
pertinent to teaching and research in the areas of social and social
work. The department continues to develop its study programs in
an attempt to meet the demands of development and the requirements of the labor market. In addition, it seeks to interact with
various social sectors in the community as a way of preserving the
inherent values of the Omani society and its heritage, and to connect this heritage to the present. It also endeavors to study and
propose solutions for the pressing problems in the society. The department’s role is not limited to the materialistic components related to the needs of labor market; rather it believes that it should
attend to the cultural needs of the community-an area of teaching
and research-in a way that highlights Oman’s true heritage, culture
and identity.
In addition to the department’s two majors, it presently has academic and administrative oversight over the philosophy courses
offered in the college, some of which, such as “scientific thinking
and problem solving” are college requirements, while others are
university and college electives. These courses, which are offered
in all semesters, seek to develop the students’ critical thinking skills
and introduce them to philosophy and its important role in the society, as well as introducing them to both the Islamic philosophical
heritage and contemporary philosophical thought.
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Academic Programs
• BA in Sociology
• BA in Social Work
• MA in Sociology
• MA in Social Work
Study Plan
Department of Sociology
and Social Work
Sociology
(Credit Hours)
Social Work
(Credit Hours)
Major
Major
Major
University Requirements
6
6
6
University Electives
6
6
6
College Requirements
17
17
17
College Electives
3
3
3
Department Requirements
0
0
0
Department Elective
0
0
0
Major Requirements
55
61
85
Major Electives
9
3
3
Specialization Requirements
0
0
0
Specialization Electives
0
0
0
Minor Requirements
21
21
0
Minor Electives
3
3
0
120
120
120
Total credits
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Specialization
The academic and administrative Staff
Name
Rank
Extension
email
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Sociology
Sultan Al Hashemi
Assistant Professor
HOD
1619
1241
sultanm
Samir Ibrahim Hassan
Professor
2060
1238
sociolog
Fayez Abdel Al Simadi
Associate Professor
2032
1224
fsmadi
Sheikha Al Muslamiya
Assistant Professor
2037
1243
shaikham
Tariq Saqr Al Naimi
Assistant Professor
2040
1245
tariqn
Rashid Humaid Al Busaidi
Assistant Professor
2038
1244
rashid4
Aida Fouad Al Niblaoi
Assistant Professor
2010
1227
aidaf
Salim Bakhit Tabook
Assistant Professor
2049
1234
tabook
Mustafa Abu Sheiba
Assistant Professor
2955
1228
mbabiker
Salim Al Quisi
Assistant Professor
2955
1228
salim.alquisi
Malika Al Busaidi
Assistant Professor
2064
1237
malika
Mohamed Laziz Nagahi
Assistant Professor
2032
1224
nagahi
Alia Al Saadi
Researcher
2010
1227
aiah
Fatima Ali Al Hashimi
Senior Field Trainer
2051
1225
hashmif
Social Work
Abdel Rahman Sofy Osman
Professor
3820
1233
asofy
Saif Ali Mousa
Associate Professor
2075
1229
saifmousa
Magdy Abed Rabbo
Assistant Professor
2041
1226
magdym
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email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Emad Farouk Saleh
Assistant Professor
2984
1230
emadf
Hamoud Khamis Al Nawfali Assistant Professor
2075
1229
hamoodk
Mohamed El Sherbiny
Assistant Professor
2041
1226
sherbiny
Amjad Hassan Alhaj
Assistant Professor
3820
1233
amjadalhaj
Mona Abdelmageed
Assistant Professor
2957
1235
monab
Mohamed M Sleem
Assistant Professor
2984
1230
drmslem
Wafa Said Al Mamari
Lecturer
2051
1225
almamari
Asmaa Amer Al Sawaei
Training Supervisor
2051
1225
asmaas
Raya Hamed Al mamari*
Demonstrator
2957
1234
r.mamari
Zahra Ali Al Yahyai
Coordinator
2066
1242
zahray
Department of Pilosophy
Jokha Al Riami
* on scholarship
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Assistant Professor
2012
jokha
The Department of Information Studies
Sultan Qaboos University is the only institution in the Sultanate
of Oman to offer a major in Information Studies. Established in
the academic year 1987-1988 with the opening of the college
The department seeks to meet the needs of the Omani society
for qualified specialists in the field of Libraries and Information
Studies.
The department’s academic staff cover a wide range of scholarly interests and professional expertise and strongly support the
department philosophy that information science is not merely
applying technical means to regulate sources of information;
rather it is a dynamic and evolving human service influenced
by the evolution of knowledge and the various techniques of
managing it. Information Studies deal with the outcome of human thoughts and the need of humans for knowledge. It therefore responds to developments in cultures and civilizations. This
makes information studies an integral part of intellectual activity and the educational process and, to some extent, the overall
developmental process.
Because of the importance of the discipline in the modern
world, the department has developed graduate study programs
to complement the BA degree in Library and Information Studies. The department has launched a high diploma in medical libraries -a unique program in the region, which responds to the
needs of health information institutions in the Sultanate. This
new program will accept students from other nationalities at
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some time in the future. The department also offers a MA degree in Library and
Information Studies, which aims to provide a specialized and professionally orientated education in this area.
The department’s four programs (BA, MA, High Diploma in Medical Library and
PhD) are designed to prepare professionals who can solve problems, manage and
organize knowledge, deal with information databases, systems and techniques,
communicate with information beneficiaries and respond to their diverse needs.
They are trained to search for information on the web, design information-related web sites and design search utilities on these sites. These skills are in high
demand by learning centers in schools and colleges and other information institutions in the private and public sectors, as well as in different types of libraries. The
PhD program has been a significant addition to the department.
Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of excellence and innovation in information studies and other related services at local and regional levels through advanced academic programs, research and technical consultancy.
Mission
The department is committed to providing an outstanding education in Library
and Information Studies noted for the richness and diversity of the skills it
equips students with, for its research focus, and for its success in preparing
students to engage in continuous learning to fulfill their professional duties
effectively.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. provide professional training for information specialists to enable them to
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operate and manage information-related institutions.
2. contribute to continuous education of information professionals by organizing workshops, consultations and seminars.
3. collaborate and coordinate with information institutions by
organizing conferences, providing consultations and exchange
of expertise.
4. collaborate and coordinate with other academic departments
inside and outside SQU with regard to academic programs, research cooperation, search strategies on the Internet, the exchange of expertise and student training.
The department admits students directly into the program subject to their meeting the following conditions and procedures:
1. Admitted students must sit a placement test in English in
the Language Center. Students who achieve Level 6 proficiency
or above, are admitted directly into the program. Any student
who fails to achieve Level 6 in the test must take an English
course in the Language Center until he/she can meet the required level. They can then join the department. In case of failure after two semesters, the university rules will be applied.
2. Students who achieve the required level in English may start
taking the department’s general required courses in accordance with their study plans.
3. Students will take the required college and university English language courses as stipulated in their study plan.
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4. Students are assigned to the two sub-majors in Information Studies after
the completion of four semesters, according to a competitive, clear and transparent system of selection.
Academic Programs
• BA in Information Studies
- Management of Information Institutions
- Archive Management
• High Diploma in Medical Libraries
• MA in Information Studies and Libraries
• PhD in Information Studies
Facilities
• Bibliography Laboratory
• Information Technology Laboratory
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Study Plan
Specialization
Department of Information Studies
Archive
Management
Management
of
Information
Institutions
(Credit
(Credit
Hours)
Hours)
Learning
Resources
Centers
(Credit
Hours)
University Requirements
6
6
6
University Electives
6
6
6
College Requirements
11
11
11
College Electives
3
3
3
Department Requirements
55
55
55
Department Elective
3
3
3
Major Requirements
0
0
0
Major Electives
0
0
0
Specialization Requirements
27
27
27
Specialization Electives
9
9
9
Minor Requirements
0
0
0
Minor Electives
0
0
0
120
120
120
Total credits
75
The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Mohammed Al Suqri
Associate Professor
HOD
1660
63
saqrim
Abdel Majid Bouazza
Professor
3299
62 A
bouazza
Naeema Hassan Jabr
Professor
2024
62 B
naima1
Ali Saif Al Aufi
Associate Professor
2995
2458
alaufia
Naifa Eid Al Saleem
Associate Professor
2996
2459
naifa
Sabah Mohamed Kallow
Assistant Professor
3268
62
sabahk
Salwa Al Saeead
Assistant Professor
2018
60 B
salwaa
Nahed Mohammed Salem
Assistant Professor
2068
60
naheds
Khalfan Zahran Al Hiji
Assistant Professor
3293
61 B
khijjiz
Nabhan Harith Al Harrsi
Assistant Professor
2995
85 B
nabhan
Jamal Mattar Al Salmi
Assistant Professor
2033
60 A
alsalmij
Salim Said Ali Al Kindi
Assistant Professor
2053
1231
salimsk
Sallam Marhon Al Yaarabi
Lecturer
2984
1230
sallam
Khalsa Abdullah Al Hinai
Training Supervisor
2068
60
hinaik
Za’aima Khalifa Al Busaidi
Coordinator
3269
63 A
zaaima
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The Department of Tourism
The Department of Tourism was established in the 2001-2002
academic year and is the Sultanate’s main center for academic and professional training in tourism. Driven by the growth of
tourism regionally and internationally, the public and private
sectors have given special attention to this field of education.
The program spans over 4 years (8 semesters), with 40% of the
study plan (the first four semesters) consisting of general major
requirements, and the final four semesters (60%) consisting of
sub-major requirements. The program includes three specializations:
• tourism guidance
• hospitality management
• tourism management
One of the most prominent aspects of study in the program is
the use of English in teaching. About 60% of all courses in this
specialization and the sub-majors are taught entirely in English.
To complement the academic training of students, the department gives great attention to practical training throughout the
duration of the program. The department graduated its first
batch in 2004-2005.
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Vision
The Tourism department aspires to become a leading national, regional and
international center of excellence in tourism and hospitality teaching, research
and community service.
Mission
The Tourism department is committed to academic excellence, and distinction
in research and community service through the provition of stimulating educational programs and learning activities in an environment that foster creative
and critical thinking, effective communication skilles and freedom of expression and social responsibility. Graduates are prepared to engage in life-long
learning and to carry out tourism and hospitality career responsibilities with
competence.
Objectives
The Tourism department aims to:
1. provide a high standard of education suitable for individuals seeking employment in the tourism and hospitality.
2. Supply the national regional and international tourist market with the professional human resources requaired in different fields of tourism and hospitality.
3. Cultivate in graduates the ability to communicate and work effectively in
multicultrual enviernoment
4. study current cultrual, economic, and social issues that shapes and affect
tourism and hospitality.
5. Assume a leading role in community service and social responsibility nationally, regionally and internationally.
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6. Provide students with opportunities through training to
develop their skills, capacities and creativity for personal and
professional development.
The department admits students directly into the program subject to their meeting the following conditions and procedures:
1. Admitted students must sit a placement test in English in
the Language Center. Students who achieve Level 6 proficiency or above, are admitted directly into the program. Any
student who fails to achieve Level 6 in the test must take an
English course in the Language Center until he/she can meet
the required level. They can then join the department. In
case of failure, university rules will be applied.
2. Students who achieve the required level in English may
start taking the department’s general required courses for
tourism students in accordance with their study plan.
3. Students will take the required college and university English language courses as stipulated in their study plan.
4. Students are assigned to the different sub-majors in tourism after the completion of four semesters, in accordance
with a competitive, clear and transparent system of selection.
Academic Programs
• BA in Tourism
- Tourism Guidance
- Hospitality Management
- Tourism Management
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Facilities
• Tourism laboratory
Study Plan
Specialization
Tourism
Management
(Credit Hours)
Hospitality
Management
(Credit Hours)
Tourism
Guidance
(Credit Hours)
University Requirements
6
6
6
University Electives
6
6
6
College Requirements
11
11
11
College Electives
3
3
3
Department Requirements
0
0
0
Department Elective
0
0
0
Major Requirements
34
34
34
Major Electives
24
24
24
Specialization Requirements
36
36
36
Specialization Electives
0
0
0
Minor Requirements
0
0
0
Minor Electives
0
0
0
120
120
120
Department of Tourism
Total credits
80
The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Galal Mohamed Afifi
Assistant Professor
HOD
2061
52 A
galal
Debra Jean Enzenbacher
Associate Professor
3284
53 B
debra
Mohamed El-Sayed
Assistant Professor
2031
56 A
drghani
Masooma Al Belushi
Assistant Professor
3273
51 A
mqais
Tamer Mohamed Atef
Assistant Professor
3271
56 A
tamer
Ya’qoob Salim Al Busaidi
Assistant Professor
3270
53 A
yabusaid
Andrea Wenke
Lecturer
3281
74
andrea
Agnes Bourgeois
Lecturer
3279
72
agnesb
Hussam Salim Baomar*
Reseacher Assistant
2989
54 A
hussam
Fallah Abdallah Al Sukati
Lecturer
2001
55 A
falah
Majda Hamoud Al Salti*
Lecturer
3284
53 B
majda514
Houda Juma Al Balushi*
Lecturer
3284
53 B
balushi
Somaya Mahmoud Mostafa
Lecturer
3281
74
somaya
Samira Berdouz
Lecturer
3279
72
berdouz
Huda Salim Al Mahrooqi
Training Supervisor
3286
76
huda
Ahmed Ali Al Mamari
Coordinator
3272
52 A
ahmed87
* Scholarship
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The Department of Theater Arts
The opening of the Department of Theater Arts in 1991 was
an important milestone in the history of Omani theater, for it
marked the beginning of specialized academic study of theater
arts in Oman which has boosted the culture of drama in Oman
and enriched it with trained personnel in a variety of theater-related areas (criticism and playwriting, acting, directing, costume
and set design). Since 1995, when its first batch of students graduated, the department has instituted a graduation requirement
in the form of an annual performance project. In this project,
students showcase their skills and talents in drama production
and acting, staging and directing. This annual performance has
become a university fixture attended by other specialists from
within and outside the university. In addition, the design students have showcased their artwork in art fairs held within the
different university halls. Currently, the department does not
offer an academic program at the BA level, but offers elective
courses in drama open to all students. In the current academic year 2013-2014, the department has introduced a minor in
theatrical arts in playwriting, which is open to all students in the
university.
Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of
excellence in teaching and research in theater arts at local
and regional levels by adopting a philosophy geared to
providing a practical and high quality education.
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Mission
The department is committed to preparing professionals capable of enriching
the cultural and artistic landscape in the Sultanate by offering a quality academic
program in performing arts, and by presenting professional performances,
while undertaking research, giving training seminars and consultancies.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. prepare Omani students to become professionals in all branches of theater
studies and performance as a way of enriching theater in the Sultanate.
2. oversee the artistic and theatrical activities in the university in coordination
with other concerned entities.
3. present the university in art and theater-related events locally and internationally.
4. highlight the role of the university theater in dissemination of theatrical culture and awareness in the society through theatrical performances and participation in art and theatre-related events and seminars.
5. participate in referring committee in art and theater-related contests as well
as taking part in these contests and events.
Academic Programs
• A minor in drama writing
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Facilities
• A small theater hall
• A training hall
• Décor workshop
• Theater costumes room
The academic and administrative Staff
Name
Rank
Professor
Fatma Mohamed Al Shukaili Assistant
HOD
email
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
1657
88
falshuka
Mohamed Seif Al Habsi
Assistant Professor
2004
86
mhabsi
Kamla Al Waleed Al Hinai
Assistant Professor
2005
75
kamla
Said Mohamed Al Siyabi
Senior Technician
2958
77
saidm
Safa Mohamed Al Belushi
Scenic Design
2046
76
safam
Aisha Hashim Al Badi
Coordinator
2056
87
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The Department of Music and Musicology
Inaugurated in 2008 as the newest addition to the College of
Arts and Social Sciences, the Department of Music and Musicology was established as part of the university’s broad educational
system. The department incorporates the latest developments
in teaching and learning of music. This reflects our forward-looking vision and our understanding that success in the educational
and artistic process is contingent upon developing high caliber
academic programs aimed at achieving international standards
in the music-making and composition, in specialized individual
tuition, and in academic research, while at the same time preserving our culture and folkloric traditions.
Vision
The department aspires to become a leading center of excellence in teaching and research in all branches of music and
musicology in both local and regional contexts, while meeting international standards.
Mission
The department is committed to providing students with a
high quality education in music and musicology that helps
them to develop their theoretical and practical background,
and acquire the technical and artistic skills required in this
area.
Objectives
The department aims to:
1. prepare musicians capable of playing different Arab and
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Western musical instruments and of singing individually and in choir.
2. train writers, composers and musicians and equip them with the necessary
technical skills.
3. establish a research nucleus to help raise interest in local traditional music
and lay the foundations for the systematic collecting, preserving and presenting
of the traditional musical heritage of Oman.
4. train specialists for teaching the theory and practice of music in public schools
in the Sultanate.
5. spread the culture of music in the Sultanate by raising the quality and creating a favorable environment for playing music, thereby establishing a local
musical tradition.
Students can join the department following their completion of the General Certificate Diploma (GCD) in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining a minimum of very good grade (B) in Arabic and English and a
minimum of very good (B) in one of the following subjects in GCD: history,
geography.
2. Obtaining a minimum of a satisfactory grade (C) in two tests:
a. A musical skills (singing and playing) practical test conducted through
personal interviews (70%)
b. A written test about major music principles: theories, rhythmic and lyrical
reading, dictation (30%).
The procedures for joining the department and determining the choice of major
are as follows:
1. Admitted students must sit a placement test in English in the Language
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Center. Students who achieve Level 6 proficiency or above, are
admitted directly into the program. Any student who fails to
achieve Level 6 in the test must take an English course in the
Language Center until he/she can meet the required level. They
can then join the department. In case of failure, university rules
will be applied.
2. Students who achieve the required level in English may start
their study directly in the department, following Plan A. Those
who fail to achieve the required level, may start their study after one semester by following Plan B
3. Students will take the required college and university English
language courses in accordance with the requirements of their
specialization, including English for Musicians.
Academic Programs
• BA in Music and Musicology
Facilities
• Halls for individual and group music training
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Study Plan
Specialization
Department of Music and Musicology
University Requirements
6
University Electives
6
College Requirements
11
College Electives
3
Department Requirements
94
Department Elective
6
Major Requirements
0
Major Electives
0
Specialization Requirements
0
Specialization Electives
0
Minor Requirements
0
Minor Electives
0
Total credits
90
Major
(Credit Hours)
126
The academic and administrative Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Majid Al Harthy
3848
1154 C
malharth
Akram Mohamed Nomir
Assistant Professor
HOD
Assistant Professor
3826
1153 C
akramnomer
Vessela Marinova
Trainer
3592
1154 B
vessela
Yagut Mammadova
Trainer
3512
1151 A
yagut
Semah Sabrieva
Trainer
3592
1154 B
atef
Timea Sari
Trainer
3824
1153 B
timea
Saida Hajibaba Khalilova
Trainer
3591
1154 A
saida71
Irina Gvozdeva
Trainer
3825
1152 A
irin
Vusala Amirbayeva Yusif
Trainer
3589
1152 D
vusala
Aniya Tarzimanova
Trainer
3810
1219 A
habiba79
Daria Skryabina
Trainer
3825
1152 A
daria
Arina Egorova
Trainer
3588
1152 C
kiarina
Livie Kolmanova
Trainer
3564
1152 B
livie
Shabnam Shikhaliyeva
Trainer
3810
1151 B
shabnam
Maria Sulykos
Trainer
3591
1154 A
sulykos
Al Asaad Abbess
Trainer
3846
1151 D
abouadam
Rosanna Dambrosio
Trainer
3590
1153 A
rosasor
Askar Ali Alakbarov
Trainer
3563
1151 C
mahaz
Daniela Franca Pisano
Trainer
3589
1152 D
daniela.f
Ayaat Al-Motani
Demonstrator
Hassan Al Namani
Staff
2267
2409
alnamani
Juvelle Lanquino
Coordinator
3847
1153 D
juvelle
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College Laboratories
Departments in the college are well-equipped with studios and
laboratories, required for teaching and learning. These include
computer labs, a translation lab, a multimedia lab, a mass media and electronic publication lab, a radio and TV studio, a photography lab and special needs lab.
It is well known that there are several elements that together
provide the suitable learning environment which include students, teachers, curricula, and teaching tools. Those general
labs or specialized labs and the hardware and software used in
them are part of those teaching tools needed for a successful
teaching experience.
In all, the College of Arts and Social Sciences has 16 labs; three
are general labs serving all students in the college, and 13 are
specialized labs serving different departments. All labs are kept
up to date with the latest software and hardware needed by students in different majors. Labs support the learning and teaching process by giving the student the opportunity to engage
independently in practical application of course content. Table
(14) sets out the locations of the various kinds of labs and the
software provided.
Rules for Lab Use
1. All labs open from 8 am till 6 pm Sunday to Thursday.
2. All labs are equipped with a printer to help students print
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their work.
3. Labs are equipped with cameras to monitor cases of lab abuse.
4. Food and drinks are not permitted in labs.
5. Specialized labs are only to be used by the students of the respective specialization.
6. Installation of unauthorized software is prohibited.
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The College Library and Study Books Unit
The Library of the College of Arts and Social Sciences is specifically
for arts and social sciences. It plays a complementary role to the
main library and serves the students of the college, faculty and
staff, providing valuable resources to enable them to carry out
their research.
Established in 1996, the library is located on the ground floor of
the college building. It is administered by the college deanship
and supervised by the library committee which works in
coordination with the main library.
The library’s collection of 11,000 books is classified according to
the Congress Classification System.
The College Library is connected electronically to the different
libraries in the university. This enables efficient use of all systems
and provides easy access to all resources.
The Study Books Unit is linked to the library. This unit
coordinates with all departments to provide students with their
required textbooks. The unit distributes books to students at the
beginning of each semester and collects them back at the end
of the semester.
The library and the book unit are supervised directly by the
deanship, specifically by the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate
Studies. The two units employ a number of qualified personnel.
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College library Staff
email
Name
Rank
Extension
Office No.
@squ.edu.om
Betoal Anwar Mohamed
Librarian
3890
69
batoola
Najla Saoud Al Belushi
Librarian
3892
69
najla
Ameera Ali Al- Muhrazi
Assistant Librarian
3892
69
ameera3
Students with Special Needs Unit
The College of Arts and Social Sciences is proud to be the first college to admit
numbers of students with special needs, in particular, blind and visually impaired
students. The first batch of such students was admitted in 2003, and more students
have been admitted each year since then. In 2013, the college had 32 full-time
special needs students with different degrees of physical and visual impairments.
With generous support from the university, the college has worked diligently to
create a facilitative educational environment for them, providing a fully equipped
lab with all special software needed to help them study which is one of their
rights.
This unit is directly supervised by the deanship through the Office of Assistant
Dean for Undergraduate Studies.
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The Work Team
Dr. Abdullah Al-Kindi
Dean
Dr. Naifa bin Eid Saleem
Assistant Dean for Community Service
Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar Satour
Department of Mass Communication
Sultan bin Ahmad Al Azri
Department of Mass Communication
Maimona Hmood Al Ghafri
Assistant Dean for Community
Service coordinator
Hammal Al Belushi
English Translation
Dr. Adel Abu Radwan
English Translation
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