Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies
Under Graduate
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No
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20
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Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :
The Program Educational Objectives describe what graduates of the Department are expected to achieve within a few years of their graduation. The PEOs of the Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies, AMU, are:
PEO 1: Demonstrate specialised, interdisciplinary knowledge of the political, economic, historical, and socio-cultural dimensions of the WANA region.
PEO 2: Attain proficiency in Arabic/other regional languages and communicate effectively in academic, professional, and cross-cultural contexts.
PEO 3: Produce and contribute original research to national and international academic and policy discourse.
PEO 4: Apply conflict and peace studies frameworks to analyse regional issues and engage with policy challenges.
PEO 5: Perform effectively in diverse professional roles with ethical responsibility, global citizenship, and cultural sensitivity.
Program Outcomes (PO's) :
Upon successful completion of the BA International Studies programme, students will be able to:
PO 1: Understand core theories of International Relations and apply them to analyze global events and conflicts.
PO 2: Demonstrate foundational knowledge of world history, politics, economy, and culture.
PO 3: Develop basic to intermediate proficiency in Arabic as a foreign language for global engagement.
PO 4: Compare political systems and governance structures across different countries.
PO 5: Trace major historical developments shaping the modern international system.
PO 6: Explain global economic geography, resources, and international trade dynamics.
PO 7: Understand key principles of global economics and international trade.
PO 8: Appreciate cultural diversity and demonstrate intercultural competence in a global context.
PO 9: Apply research skills and academic writing for analysing international issues.
PO 10: Explain the structure and functioning of major international and regional organizations.
PO 11: Develop ethical reasoning and a sense of global citizenship in international affairs.
Table 1: Mapping of Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) with Programme Outcomes (POs) in BA Major (International Studies)
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PEOs \ POs |
PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
PO6 |
PO7 |
PO8 |
PO9 |
PO10 |
PO11 |
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PEO 1 (Interdisciplinary Knowledge) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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PEO 2 (Language & Communication) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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PEO 3 (Research Contribution) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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PEO 4 (Policy & Conflict Analysis) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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PEO 5 (Professional & Ethics) |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
The PEO–PO mapping reflects a strong alignment between interdisciplinary knowledge, research capability, policy engagement, and ethical professional development.
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N/A
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Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :
The Program Educational Objectives describe what graduates of the Department are expected to achieve within a few years of their graduation. The PEOs of the Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies, AMU, are:
PEO 1: Demonstrate specialised, interdisciplinary knowledge of the political, economic, historical, and socio-cultural dimensions of the WANA region.
PEO 2: Attain proficiency in Arabic/other regional languages and communicate effectively in academic, professional, and cross-cultural contexts.
PEO 3: Produce and contribute original research to national and international academic and policy discourse.
PEO 4: Apply conflict and peace studies frameworks to analyse regional issues and engage with policy challenges.
PEO 5: Perform effectively in diverse professional roles with ethical responsibility, global citizenship, and cultural sensitivity.
Program Outcomes (PO's) :
The Department offers Generic Elective and Minor courses accessible to students from all disciplines across Aligarh Muslim University. Upon completion, students will be able to:
PO 1: Identify key political, geographical, historical, and cultural features of the WANA region.
PO 2: Develop basic Arabic language skills for elementary communication and understanding.
PO 3: Demonstrate awareness of major contemporary regional and global issues.
PO 4: Understand the historical and strategic dimensions of India’s relations with West Asia.
PO 5: Appreciate cultural and religious diversity with intercultural sensitivity.
PO 6: Develop a sense of global citizenship regarding peace, development, and international cooperation.
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