Women's Studies An-Najah National University

Overview

The ‎Women's Studies program of the An-Najah National University addresses fundamental questions about whether we ‎are born, or become, women and men in a variety of social and ‎cultural context, particularly that of the Arab world. It also explores ‎how we think about differences between genders and the extent to ‎which gender divisions continue to determine social processes and ‎institutions.

The course moreover provides an understanding of the ‎ways in which gender is shaped historically through various forms of ‎cultural representation.The scope of the course is both global and ‎contemporary. The programme draws on material from sociology, ‎anthropology, education, media, psychology, law, Islamic studies, ‎literature, and health sciences.

Teaching and Learning

in this programme use lectures and seminars as their ‎main mode of delivery. Some content is taught directly in the ‎classroom and further investigated in discussions. Students are ‎expected to deepen their understanding by independent reading. ‎Some courses require the practical application of newly acquired ‎knowledge in organizational settings. Some courses include e-learning ‎components.

Career Opportunities

It ‎enhances the opportunities for students with relevant primary ‎degrees, such associology, social work, politics, history, literature ‎and languages, media studies, education, law etc. Graduates have ‎worked in schools, ministries, non-governmental organisations, and ‎the media.