HUM-1012: Emirates Society & Culture (W.B.)

Description
This course is a study of human societies in general, and in particular the general features and main ingredients of the UAE society, geographic location, population development and composition, and economic and geographic aspects. It deals with family and tribal systems and the nature of governance in a tribal society. The nature of services provided to the community before and after the introduction of oil will be discussed, plus the role of cultural, educational and media institutions and the services they contribute to the community.Students will also be provided with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of UAE society and various aspects of social and economic life, political and cultural rights, with reference to modern society-building since the establishment of the Union and foreseeing the future. This course aims to strengthen the sense of national belonging, loyalty, and pride through consolidation of national culture and social concepts, by student participation in a research project during the semester covering all topics associated with the course. The course will be an online course and it will be delivered as synchronous and asynchronous classes and workshops/assignments. Lecture 3 hours/week.