Identification Card for the Specialization: History of Islamic West in the Medieval Period

**Identification Card for the Specialization: History of Islamic West in the Medieval Period**

**Code:** G.M.F1.S3.03
**Courses:** J 1101, N 1103, O 1202, O 1402, P 1401

**Level:** Master’s
**Field:** Humanities and Social Sciences
**Department:** Humanities – History
**Specialization:** History of the Islamic West in the Medieval Period

**1. Training Location**
– **College/Institute:** Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
– **Department:** History
– **Accreditation Reference:** 835 dated 27/07/2017

**2. Other Participants**
– **Partner Institutions:**
– General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development
– University of Bordj Bou Arreridj
– University of Batna1
– University of Khenchela
– University Center of Berriche
– University of Setif2
– University of Constantine2
– University of Bejaia
– **Economic and Social Partners:**
– Electricity Production Company of M’sila
– Kendor Group of Bordj Bou Arreridj
– Lafarge Cement of M’sila
– Industrial Equipment Maintenance Company of M’sila
– Primatec Souih Brick Production Company
– M’sila Milk Cooperative
– Maghreb Pipe Company for Industrial Tubes and Fibers
– Solar Energy Incubator
– National Agency for Youth Employment Support
– Local Development Bank of M’sila
– National Bank of Algeria
– Algerian External Bank
– Bank of Peace, M’sila
– National Savings and Investment Fund of M’sila
– **International Partners:**
– University of Lille 3, France
– Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
– University of Manar, Tunisia
– University of Gafsa, Tunisia
– Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
– University of Pécs, Hungary
– National School of Architecture, Toulouse, France

**3. General Organization of the Training**
– **Project Status:**

**4. Content and Context of the Training**
The specialization in this master’s program provides students with an in-depth understanding of the history of the Islamic West during the medieval period. It emphasizes research in historical questions and historiography, enabling students to develop various skills, such as critically analyzing historical events, handling complex documents, and formulating research problems.

**5. Objectives of the Training**
The master’s program in History of the Islamic West aims to provide comprehensive training on the history of the Islamic West during the period from 1519 to 1830, focusing on the Ottoman era.

**6. Skills Targeted by the Training**
– Mastery of research tools in history, specifically the history of the Islamic West in the medieval period (data collection and processing, cataloging and analyzing sources, synthesizing parts, writing and editing manuals, etc.).
– Strong knowledge of medieval culture and knowledge.
– Advanced proficiency in written (scientific thesis) and oral communication.
– Ability to analyze, translate, interpret, summarize, and develop critical thinking.

**7. Local, Regional, and National Employment Prospects**
Graduates of this master’s program can pursue careers in:
– Public administration (national education, research, heritage preservation, various administrative services, etc.)
– Journalism
– Non-governmental organizations
– Institutional roles (documentation services, studies, communications)
– Political and media fields