Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major explores the cultural, social, political, and economic aspects of human societies across different time periods and regions. Students delve into historical methodologies, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and comparative civilizations. The program emphasizes research skills, critical thinking, and the application of historical and cultural theories. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, cultural institutions, historical research, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of history and civilization studies. - Develop skills in historical research, cultural analysis, and archaeological methods. - Learn techniques for interpreting historical and cultural artifacts and texts. - Explore the cultural, social, political, and economic aspects of different civilizations. - Understand comparative civilizations and cultural anthropology. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in historical and cultural research. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for historical and cultural projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to History and Civilization Studies** - Overview of history and civilization studies, their scope, and key concepts. 2. **Historical Methodologies** - Principles of historical research and techniques for conducting historical research. 3. **Cultural Anthropology** - Fundamentals of cultural anthropology and techniques for studying different cultures. 4. **Archaeology** - Principles of archaeology and techniques for conducting archaeological research. 5. **Comparative Civilizations** - Exploration of different civilizations and techniques for comparing and contrasting them. 6. **Political and Economic History** - Fundamentals of political and economic history and techniques for analyzing developments. 7. **Social and Cultural History** - Principles of social and cultural history and techniques for studying historical periods. 8. **Digital Humanities** - Principles of digital humanities and techniques for using digital tools in research. 9. **Ethics and Research Methods** - Understanding ethical considerations and ensuring rigorous research methodologies. 10. **Capstone Project in History and Civilization Studies** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in historical research or cultural analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Historical research papers, cultural analyses, archaeological reports, comparative civilization studies, political and economic history projects, social and cultural history studies, digital humanities projects, research methodology papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "The Historian's Craft" by Marc Bloch. - "Cultural Anthropology" by Conrad Phillip Kottak. - "Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice" by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn. - "The Comparative Method in Anthropology" by Adam Kuper. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of history, anthropology, and research methods. Suitable for students interested in history, cultural studies, archaeology, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in History and Civilization Studies and pursue certifications in historical research, cultural anthropology, or archaeology. **Target Audience:** Aspiring historians, cultural anthropologists, archaeologists, and researchers seeking to specialize in history and civilization studies. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in history and civilization studies, supporting the understanding of human civilization's complexities.