Ph.D. in History
Multilingual
Courses
Specialization
Ph.D. Dissertation
45 credits
This course examines the dimensions of art in education (schools and universities), in public life (museums and archaeological sites), and in the market of cultural property (exhibitions, galleries, auctions). Students will examine a collection of art works from the artistic Lebanese heritage published by the Institute of History.
Ph.D. Seminars by Doctoral College
15 credits
This course shows what really distinguishes history as a scientific discipline by giving equal consideration to both its theoretical foundations and to its practice. Students look at the historic genres which prevail in Europe and in America, and examine the historiographical trends which are apparent in Lebanon and in the bordering countries.
Mission
The course focuses on research techniques and the methodology of thesis writing. Students will master the methods of developing and substantiating the results of their on-site research.
Beside their research work, students deepen their knowledge of Lebanon’s history, art history and historiography.
Program Educational Objectives
1. Graduates will conduct thorough research, and master the use of sources and methods of writing a thesis.
2. Graduates will deliver oral presentations.
Program Outcomes
a. Students will classify, organize and exploit research sources.
b. Defend their research in an optimized timeline.
c. Pursue their research in a limited time.