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Evaluation Report of the Department of West Asian Studies
Establishment in 1967 Faculty of Social SciencesSlide2
DEPARTMENT OF WEST ASIAN STUDIES WELCOMES THE NAAC TEAMSlide3
Department of West Asian Studies (Profile)
The Department of West Asian Studies (CWAS) was established in 1967 as an independent, interdisciplinary, area study centre at the Aligarh Muslim University. The status of the centre on the recommendation of the UGC Expert Committee Report, was subsequently converted into the Department of Studies in 1996. The geographic area under study includes Iran, the fertile crescent, Turkey, Arabian peninsula and North African region. Besides multi-disciplinary research, the Department is involved in teaching, training and evaluation. The Department's faculty, represents a variety of disciplines, such as Geography, Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology and Arabic. The activities of the Department include undertaking of in-depth research studies, organization of conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops and group discussions on varied aspects of the Area.Slide4
Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
The Conflict and Peace Study Programme is an autonomous unit in the Centre of West Asian Studies (CWAS), faculty of Social Sciences at the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. It was established in 01/04/2010 under UGCs Innovative Programme -teaching & research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging areas. The Programme Offers PG Diploma (One Year) in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies. It consists of faculty and researchers from diverse disciplines of the Social Sciences, particularly Political Science, Economics, International Relations, History, Geography. The programme intends to provide a multifaceted approach to the interface between cultures and conflict phenomena . The programme, through its research base and focused curriculum intends to assess the sources and consequences of the conflicts, as well as tools needed to build security and peace. Slide5
VISION
To strengthen and develop the department into a full-fledged Faculty of International Studies
To create and train enlightened pool of young social scientists for academic, research and administrative requirements of India and abroad with special emphasis on the West Asian region by providing quality education.
To undertake policy studies and provide inputs to the Government of India for furthering national interest and international relations with reference to West Asia in particular.
To create a group of scholars for the critical study of the West Asia region.Slide6
MISSION
To promote the study of Area Studies (West Asia and North Africa region) in its diverse aspects (historical, social, economic, geographic, political and geo-strategic).
To develop an interdisciplinary approach for a holistic view of the contemporary issues of West Asia.
To strengthen Indo-West Asia relations for mutual benefits.Slide7
Academic Programmes
Under Graduation – B A ( Hons.) Subsidiary LevelPost Graduation – M A ( West Asian Studies)Ph. D./ M. Phil. & Post Doctoral Research
P.G. Diploma in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
( Under UGC Scheme of Innovative and Emerging Areas)
Part-Time P. G. Diploma In West Asian StudiesSlide8
Interdisciplinary
Programmes: Department of West Asian Studies offers interdisciplinary Area Studies Programme with focus on West Asia.Examination System: PGDCRPS & Part-Time Diploma in West Asian Studies : AnnualMA (WAS) & B.A Subsidiary : SemesterSlide9
Number of Teaching Posts Sanctioned, Filled and Actual (Professor/Associate Professors/Asst. Professor/others)
Sanctioned
Filled
Actual
(Including CAS & MPS)
Professor
02
02+02
04
Associate Professor
05
01+03
04
Assistant Professor
07
01
01
Total
14
09
09Slide10
Faculty Profile With Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization, Experience and Research Under Guidance
NameQualification
Designation
Specialization
No. Of Years
of Experience
No. Of Ph. D/ M. Phil/ P
D F
students enrolled/ submitted
for the last 5 years
No. Of Ph. D/ M. Phil students guided for the last
5 years
Nazim
Ali
M.A. (Eco.),
Ph.D. (Eco)
Professor
Economic Policy, Planning & Development, Energy Economics
36
04
03
S. Shamir Hasan
M.A. (Politics & English),
M. Phil(Politics) Ph. D (Politics)
Professor
Political History of , International Relations, Conflict & Peace Studies
27
01
02
Mohammad Gulrez
M.A. (Pol. Sc,).
M. Phil
Ph. D (Pol. Sc), DWAS
Professor
Conflict Resolution, Ethnic Conflicts, Civil Society & Poverty Alleviation in South, South West Asia & Sub-Saharan
27
05
02
G.G. Dwivedi
M. Sc.,
M. Phil
Ph. D
Professor
Int. Relations-West Asia & China & Security & Strategic Studies, Leadership
development
Appointed as Professor at AMU.,
w.e.f
22.04.2013
02
-Slide11
Name
QualificationDesignationSpecialization
No. Of Years
of Experience
No. Of Ph. D/ M. Phil students enrolled/Submitted
for the last 5 years
No. Of Ph. D/ M. Phil students guided for the last
5 years
Ghulam
Mursaleen
M.A. (Arabic),
M. Phil
Ph.D.
(Arabic)
Asso. Professor
Arab Biographical Literature and Edition Work
28
04
01
Fazal
Mahmood
M.A. (Geog.)
M.Phil
Ph.D (Geog.)
Asso. Professor
Political and Social Geography, Tourism Geography
30
06
05
Jawaid
Iqbal
M.A. (Pol. Sc),
M. Phil
Ph.D (WAS)
Asso. Professor
International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Development
24
01
04
Mohd
. Azhar
M.A. (Eco.),
M. Phil
Ph.D (Eco.)
Asso. Professor
West Asian Economies, Energy Economics, Aid, Trade and Investment Policies
15
05
Rakhshanda F. Fazli
M.A. (Geog.)
M. Phil
Ph.D (Geog.)
Asstt. Professor
West Asian Geography, Human Resources Dev.,
RS
& GIS Applications In West Asia
14
03
01Slide12
Number
of Academic Support staff (technical) and Administrative Staff: Sanctioned, Filled and Actual
Sanctioned
Filled
Actual (Including CAS & MPS)
Documentation Officer
01
Vacant
01 Daily Wager against
Documentation
Officer
Cartographer
01
01
01
Semi-Professional Assistant
02
02
02
Stenographer
01
01
01
L.D.C
01
01
01
Office Attendant
01
01
01
Library Attendant
01
01
01Slide13
Research / Thrust Areas for Conducting Research in the Department
Historical and Cultural Evolution of the RegionStrategic Significance and the Political Developments of the RegionPeace and Conflict Studies in West Asia & Sub Saharan Africa ( with CRPS programme)Socio Economic Development and Economic Reforms in West AsiaHydro-Carbon and Energy Studies in West AsiaInternational Trades and CommerceDemography & Health in West AsiaHuman Resource Development and Social ChangeAgriculture and Food Resources Migration &UrbanizationWater Resource Management Major Themes in LiteratureSlide14
Research facility / centre
withState recognition : YesNational recognition : Yes
International recognition
:
YesSlide15
Number
of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national/international): Last Five Years Journals : 51Chapters in Books : 10Book/Edited Books
:
04
Monographs/Books :
01
Book Review
: 01
Publications of the Faculty MembersSlide16
Serial Publications by the Department
Books and/or Journal with ISBN with details of publishers :Journal of West Asian Studies, (Annual) ISSN No. 0975-7856, By the Department of WAS, AMUWest Asia Bulletin ( Bi-annual) Slide17
Prof
. Mohammad Gulrez Visiting Faculty, Malviya Centre for Peace Research, BHU, Varanasi, Member Academic Forum /Latin America- Asia Pacific Observatory UruguayProf. Nazim AliProf. G G DewideProf. Shamir HassanDr. Ghulam MursaleenDr. Fazal MahmoodDr. Jawaid IqbalDr. Mohd. Azher
Dr. Rakhshanda F Fazli
Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / Industries in India and abroadSlide18
Faculty Serving In
National committees : Prof. Nazim Ali (ICSSR Committee on funding and evaluation, UPSC for Civil Services,IES, NSSInternational committees (a) Prof. Mohammad Gulrez, Member Advisory Board, Association for Middle Eastern Studies (AMES), New Delhi(b) Prof. Mohammad Gulrez, Convener International Relations Studies and Defense and Strategic Studies Panel, XXXVII, ISS Congress ( C ) Member Academic Forum /Latin America- Asia Pacific Observatory UruguayEditorial Boards
Journal of West Asian Studies, Editor, Chairman, DWAS
Associate Editors
Dr.
Ghulam
Mursaleen
Dr. Jawaid Iqbal
Dr.
Mohd
.
AzherSlide19
Faculty recharging strategic (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops training programmes and similar programmes)
: Resource Person/s to Refresher Courses/ Orientation Programmes to JMI/ AMU/ BHU etc. Prof. Nazim Ali Prof. S. Shamir Hasan
Prof
. Mohammad
Gulrez
Dr
. Ghulam
Mursaleen
Dr
. Jawaid Iqbal
Dr
. Fazal Mahmood
Dr.
Mohd
. Azhar
Dr
. Rakhshanda F. FazliSlide20
Student project (s):
Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental projects : Project dissertation , CRPS (100%)Doctoral / post doctoral fellows : 02Slide21
01
WEERASAK PUMPETCHA STUDY OF POWER SHARING IN PLURAL SOCIETIES: A CASE STUDY OF LEBANESE POLITY200902KAUSAR FATIMA
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN GCC COUNTRIES: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
2009
03
MUHAMMAD ARIF
ROLE OF GEORAPHICAL COMPONENTS IN TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN EGYPT
2009
04
MOHD. TAUQUEER KHAN
TRADE BETWEEN INDIA AND G.C.C COUNTRIES IN THE ERA OF LIBERALIZATION
2010
05
WORAWUT WANKHWAN
THAILAND’S ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY IN G.C.C COUNTRIES
2010
06
FIROZ ALAM
A STUDY OF ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN SAUDI ARABIA SINCE 1970
2010
07
USEN MADMAN
SYRIA’S POLICY TOWARDS THE LEBANESE CONFLICT: 1975 – 1990
2010
08
GHAZZALA SHABBANA
DISPUTES OVER SHARING OF TRANS BOADER RIVERS IN WEST ASIA
2010
09
BABRA KHAN
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELPOMENT OF SAUDI ARABIA SINCE 1973
2011
10
ABDUSSALAM .M. HASHIMTHE IDEOLOGICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ARABS & MUSLIMS IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ORIENTALIST DISCOURSE201111S.K.SAROAR HUSSAINTRADE BETWEEN INDIA AND MAHGREB COUNTRIES IN THE ERA OF LIBERALIZATION201112MD. AMINUZZAMANGEOPOLITICS OF OIL AND IRAQ CRISIS201113BANDIT AROMANORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC CONFERENCE: GENESIS & DEV. WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO POL. & EDU. POLICIES (_1969-91)201214SHUSHAK AROONPOOLSUPISLAMIC FINANCIAL MARKETS : PERFORMANCE AND PROSPECTS201215MOHD JAMEEL DARINDIA’S RELATION WITH ISRAEL FROM 1977 TO 2000201316MD. MOJAHID AZAMAMERICAN POLICY IN IRAQ SINCE 1991 AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INTERNAL POLITICS OF THE COUNTRY201317SMEET ESOREEXPERIMENTS IN ISLAMIC BANKING: A CASE STUDY OF SAUDI ARABIA AND THAILAND201318SHAHNAWAZ ABBASOIL REVENUES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAUDI ARABIAN ECONOMY SINCE 1971201419KEHKASHAN ARAURBANIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SELECT CITIES OF GCC COUNTRIES: A REMOTE SENSING AND GIS201420Mr. Balal AliTHE ROLE OF HAMAS IN PALESTINIAN POLITICS SINCE 1993201421Mr. Abdullah Pulleseri ParambilISRAELI POLICY TOWARDS PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY SINCE 1994”.201422Mr. Somchai DijareonROLE OF MARONITE CHRISTIANS IN LEBANESE POLITICS SINCE THE TAIF ACCORD”2015
PH.D AWARDED
IN THE DEPARTMENT SINCE 2009Slide22
S.NO
NAMETITLE OF THE THESISDate of Submission01
Mr. Mahfooz Alam
India’s Relations with Saudi Arabia from 1947 to 2006 (Date of CASR 27.4.2011)
18.12.2014
02
Mr. Shahnawaz Alam
Performance and Prospects of Indo-Iraq Economic Cooperation in the Post-Saddam Era
29.12.2014
03
Mr. Sakkarin Binsahoh
United States-Saudi Arabia Relations Since the Gulf War 1991”
05.01.2015
04
Mr. Mohd. Ahmad
Conflict Over Resources among the GCC Countries: A Remote Sensing and GIS Study
05.01.2015
05
Ms. Seema Parveen
Role of Women in Struggle of Palestine since A-Aqsa Intifada
06.01.2015
PH. D SUBMITTED
IN THE DEPARTMENT
( VIVA-VOCE AWAITED)Slide23
Seminars
/ Conferences / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participantsThe Department with its Focus on Research has organized the following National Seminars/ Conferences Since November 2008
Date
Name of the Seminar
Convener
Chairman
Funding
1
10-12 Nov., 2008
AREA STUDIES IN INDIA: CHALLENGES AHEAD
PROF. MOHD. GULREZ
PROF. MOHD. GULREZ
AMU : Rs. 20,000/-
ICHR : Rs. 50,000/-
ICSSR : Rs. 54.510/-
2
16-18 Feb 2010
IDEOLOGICAL TRNDS IN WEST ASIA
PROF. S. SHAMIR HASAN
PROF. MOHD. GULREZ
AMU : Rs. 20,000/-
ICHR : Rs. 67,500/-
ICSSR : Rs. 57,000/-
3
21-22 Dec., 2010
CONFLICTS IN SOUTH & WEST ASIA: PROSPECTS OF PEACE
DR. JAWAID IQBAL
PROF. S. SHAMIR HASAN
AMU : Rs. 40,000/-
4
22-23 Nov, 2011
THE ARAB SPRING AND PEACE IN WEST ASIA
PROF. MOHD. GULREZ
PROF. S. SHAMIR HASANAMU : Rs. 50,000/-ICHR : Rs. 90,000/-ICSSR : Rs. 67,500/-513-14 Mar., 2013DIASPORA AND MULTICULTURALISM IN WEST ASIA: PATTERNS, ISSUES AND POLICIESDR. FAZAL MAHMODDPROF. S. SHAMIR HASANAMU : Rs. 20,000/-ICSSR : Rs. 90,000/-6.18 Oct. 2014Visit of International Students , Georgia University, USA.Slide24Slide25Slide26
List of Prominent Participants in National Seminars/Conferences:
Prof. Gulshan DietlCentre for West Asian StudiesJ.M.I., New DelhiProf. Aftab Kamal PashaCentre for West Asian & North African Studies School of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
Dr.
Javed
Ahmad
Khan ( Director)
Centre for West Asian Studies
Jamia
Millia
Islamia
NewDelhi
Ambassador
Ishrat
Aziz,
A-42, I.F.S. Apartment
Mayur
Vihar
, Phase-I
New Delhi-110091
Dr. Rafiullah Azmi
Department of West Asian Studies
J.M.I., New Delhi-110025
Prof.
Syed
Shahid
Mehdi, IASAzad Bhavan, Indraprastha EstateNew Delhi-110002Dr. Hemayun Akhtar NazmiCentre for West Asian StudiesJamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiProf. S. MalakarDirectorCentre for African StudiesSISJNU , New Delhi-110067Prof. Sri PrakashDeputy DirectorAcademy of Third World StudiesJamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025Prof. A.k. RamakrishananCentre for West Asian & North African StudiesSchool of International Studies, New Delhi-110067Slide27
Dr.
Mujeeb AlamAcademy of International StudieJamia Millia IslamiaNew Delhi Dr. A. K. Mahapatra
Centre of West Asian & African Studies
SIS
, JNU
,
New Delhi-110067
Dr. Mohammad
Sohrab
Academy of International Studies
Jamia
Millia
Islamia
New Delhi
Prof. P.R.
Kumaraswamy
Centre for West Asian & African Studies
School of International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067
Prof.
Zikrur
Rahman
Director
Arab Culture Centre
Jamia
Millia
Islamia
, New Delhi
Dr. Bansidhar PradhanCentre for West Asian & African StudiesSchool of International StudiesJawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067Dr. Anisur RehmanDeputy DirectorAcademic Staff College,Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025 Prof. Priyankar UpadhayayaDirector, Malviya Centre for Peace Research (MCPR), B.H.U., Varanasi-221005Prof. Grijesh Pant Dean, School of International StudiesJawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiProf. Tasneem MeenaiDirectorNelson Mandela Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies,JMI, New Delhi-110025Slide28
Prof. Ajay
Dubey Centre for African StudiesSIS, Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiDr. Bijay Ketan PratihariFaculty MemberMMAJ Academy of International Studies
Maulana Mohammd Ali Johar Marg,
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025
Prof. A. K. Rama Krishnan
Centre for West Asian Studies
SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
Prof.
Veena
Sikri
, IFS
(Former High Commissioner to Bangladesh)
Academy of Third World Studies
Jamia
Millia
Islamia
, New Delhi – 110025
Dr. Noorin Khan
Centre for European & Latin American Studies
Nelson Mandela House, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025
Prof.
Madhu
Bhalla
Deptt
. of East Asian Studies, , New Delhi-110007
Dr. Aparajita Gangopadhyay
Director I/C
Centre for Latin American Studies
Goa University, Goa – 403 206Dr. Ishrat Alam, Member Secretary, Indian Council of Historical Research35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001Prof. Shrimati ChakravartiDeptt. of East Asian Studies, , Dr. Sima BaidyaGulf Studies Programme , Centre for West Asian Studies SIS, JNU, New Delhi-110067Slide29
Prof. R. C. Jain (
Retd.)JNU., New DelhiProf. R. G. HarsheC/O Dr. (Mrs.) Geeta GouriMember, Competition Commission of IndiaHindustan Times Building, 7
th
Floor
18-20,
Kasturba
Gandhi
Marg
, New Delhi-110001
Prof. Jamam Moosa
Associate Professor,
Centre for African Studies, SIS, JNU,
New Delhi
Mr. J.C. Sharma IFS (
Retd
.)
NoidaSlide30
Name of the Programme (refer to question no.4)
Application received for Admission2013-14Selected
2013-14
Pass percentage
Male
Female
Male
Female
M.A (WAS)
19
3 + 1 (Foreigner)
02
Exam. to be
held ( 100%)
Exam. to be held
P.G. Dip in CRPS
100
09
01
Exam. to be
held ( 100%)
Exam. to be held
Part-Time Dip. In WAS
07
Admitted
Admitted
100 %
100%
M. Phil / Ph. D
23
06
02
Exam Held
Exam HeldSTUDENTS’ PROFILESlide31
STUDENTS’ PROFILE
Name of the Programme (refer to question no.4)Application received for Admission2012-13
Selected
2012-13
Pass percentage
Male
Female
Male
Female
M.A (WAS)
18
5 + 6 (Foreigners)
00 +1(Foreigner)
100%
100%
P.G. Dip in CRPS
67
13
02
87%
100%
Part-Time Dip. In WAS
07
04
00
100%
N/A
M. Phil / Ph. D
08
01
02
80%
100%Slide32
Name of the Programme (refer to question no.4)
Application received for Admission2011-12Selected
2011-12
Pass percentage
Male
Female
Male
Female
M.A (WAS)
19
4 + 4 (Foreigners)
00 + 1 (Foreigner)
80%
100%
P.G. Dip in CRPS
108
11
02
85%
100%
Part-Time Dip. In WAS
08
04
01
100%
100%
M. Phil / Ph. D
53
11
01
90%
100%
STUDENTS’ PROFILESlide33
Name of the Programme (refer to question no.4)
Application received for Admission2010-11Selected
2010-11
Pass percentage
Male
Female
Male
Female
M.A (WAS)
18
4+5 (Foreigners)
01
100%
100%
P.G. Dip in CRPS
80
13
02
85%
100%
Part-Time Dip. In WAS
11
05
00
100%
N/A
M. Phil / Ph. D
19
01
01
80%
100%
STUDENTS’ PROFILESlide34
Diversity of students
Name of the Programme (refer to questions no.4)% of students from the same university% of students from other universities within the State
% of students from universities outside the State
% of students from other countries
M.A (WAS)
3
0
%
05%
05%
60%
P.G. Dip. In CRPS
80%
1
0
%
1
0
%
-
Part-Time Dip. In WAS
100%
-
-
-Slide35
Student ProgressionStudent Progression
Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG
DWAS offers only subsidiary course at UG level
PG to M. Phil
----
PG to Ph. D
80%
Ph. D to Post-Doctoral
Admitted subject to project approval by ICSSR/UGC
Employed
Other
than campus recruitment
ALLSlide36
Diversity of
StaffPercentage of faculty who are graduatesOf the same university
60%
From other universities within the State
20%
From universities from other States
20%Slide37
Present Details of Departmental Infrastructural Facilities with Regard to
LibraryBooks, Research Journals on Area Studies, Reports and other Government Documents of the Concerned CountriesBooks-15742Journals- 26Slide38
Present Details of Departmental Infrastructural Facilities with Regard to
(B) Computer Lab Computing and net Facilities for staff and students( C ) Class rooms 03(D) Class rooms with ICT facility
01 (Committee Room with LCD Projector )
( E )Students’ laboratories
01 (Computer Lab)
( F )
Research laboratories
01 (Cartographic Lab)Slide39
Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university:
All Research and Post Doctoral students are getting Scholarship of the UGC Assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new programmes (s) :( A)Forming of Committee of Research and Studies( B) Faculty of International Studies ( Proposed)Department obtain feedback from Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation Yes-Curriculum Committee for Improvement and up gradation of Courses and Curriculum
Department obtain feedback from Students on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation
Yes-
Curriculum Committee for Improvement and up gradation of Courses and CurriculumSlide40
List of Distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10)
Dr. Jaran Malulim, Professor & Head, Kasetsat University, Thailand & Former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Muslim Affairs, Government of Thailand
Dr. Sahel
Majed
Al
Rousan
, Economic expert and Advisor,
Ministry of Finance, United Arab Emirates.
Dr.
Srawut
Aree
, Deputy Director, The Muslim Studies Centre, Bangkok’s
Chulalongkom
University, Thailand
Dr.
Abdussalam
M. Al.
Hitari
, Teaching faculty, Yemen Arab Republic
Dr. Bandit
Aroman
,
Lecturer
,
Indian Studies Programme,
Thammasat
University, Bangkok,
Thailand
Dr.
Sarfee
Ardan, Head, Department of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla University, ThailandDr. Abdul Roming, University Faculty, Prince of Songkla University, ThailandSlide41
Details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures / Workshops / Seminar) Involving External Experts
Prof. Tasneem Meenai, Director, Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace & , Conflict Resolution Studies,Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025
Ambassador
Ishrat
Aziz,
A-42, I.F.S. Apartment,
Mayur
Vihar
, Phase-I, New Delhi-110091
Prof.
Priyankar
Upadhayaya
,
Director,
Malviya
Centre for Peace Research (MCPR), B.H.U., Varanasi-221005
Prof. S. N. Malakar
Director, Centre for African Studies.School of International Studies,
Prof. G. M. Mir
Director, Centre of Central Asian Studies
Kashmir University, Sri Nagar-190006 (J & K)
Dr.
Anisur
Rehman
Deputy Director
Academic Staff College,
Prof. Mohd. Firoz
Department of Geography
JMI., New Delhi
Dr. SAM Pasha
Department of Political ScienceJamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar New Delhi – 110 025Dr. Javed Ahmad Khan Centre for West Asian StudiesJamia Millia Islamia, New DelhiDr. Mohammad SohrabAcademy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New DelhiProf. M. A. KishoreJamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025Dr. Jeremy A. RinkerPeace & Conflict Studies DepartmentVisiting Fulbright Nehru Fellow in IndiaGreensboro, North Carolina, USA Slide42
List of Teaching Methods Adopted by the Faculty
Lecture & Tutorial through class-room, teaching and LCD projectorHow does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcome are monitored? : Programme Objectives are constantly met and monitored by faculty membersHighlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
Participation in NSS and Socio-cultural activities , NGO
Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Organized Seminars & Invited/ Extra Mural Lectures
State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details :
UGCSlide43
Projects Under Innovative Programme
ProjectsStatusConflict Resolution and Peace Studies On Going (UGC) Since 2010
Levant Studies Programme
Submitted to UGC under the Programme of Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Areas (CPEPA)
Arab Maghreb Studies Programme
Submitted to UGC under the Programme of Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Areas (CPEPA)Slide44
The contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied :
The Centre has initiated a Programme, ‘Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies’, under UGC’s Scheme of Innovative Programme in Emerging Areas w.e.f. 2010. Conflict Resolution Peace Studies (Profile)The Conflict and Peace Study Programme is an autonomous unit in the Centre of West Asian Studies (CWAS), faculty of Social Sciences at the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. It was established in 01/04/2010 under UGCs Innovative Programme -teaching & research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging areas. The Programme Offers PG Diploma (One Year) in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies. It consists of faculty and researchers from diverse disciplines of the Social Sciences, particularly Political Science, Economics, International Relations, History, Geography.
The programme intends to provide a multifaceted approach to the interface between cultures and conflict phenomena . The programme, through its research base and focused curriculum intends to assess the sources and consequences of the conflicts, as well as tools needed to build security and peace. Slide45
Inter- Disciplinary Nature of the Department Representing the Main Disciplines of Social Sciences and Language ( Arabic)
Well equipped Research Library Journal of the Department and Reference Bulletin. (The only Journal of West Asian Studies in India)Cartographic LabVarious disciplines (subject wise) in the development of Area Studies Programme
The studies in the Department have attracted students from Foreign Countries
Major strengths, Opportunities and Challenges of the DepartmentSlide46
Future Plans of the Department To upgrade it into “Faculty of International Studies”.
Slide47
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