The course contributes to achieving the learning objectives of the MA degree course in Philology, Linguistics and Literary Traditions. It aims to consolidate and broaden the knowledge and methodologies acquired over the BA course in line with the professional positions and job opportunities that this MA envisages. Finally, the course aims to prepare students for postgraduate education both in Italy and abroad (PhD, other specializing courses and degrees.)

Knowledge and Understanding
Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the historical and social dynamics of the contemporary Islamic world, and their links to European and general history, in an interdisciplinary perspective; development of the methodologies of historiographical research and analysis; establishment of links between local and global histories; engender multidisciplinary approaches in the field of historical research and source analysis, especially literary sources.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Development of tendency towards an interdisciplinary approach in the organisation, management and presentation of analytical and historiographical skills acquired during the course, also through individual and/or group projects on specific multidisciplinary themes
Critical thinking skill
The course is meant to foster critical research skills for the analysis of historical sources, and for the collection, organisation and management of complex cultural data, to be analysed with reference to complex cultural contexts. Ability to analyse and comprehend the phenomena of the contemporary history of the Arab world in the light of relations and connections with European history and culture. Communication Skills
Students are expected to develop communication skills so as to present the course contents and the result of individual study and research in an appropriate language, and resorting to specific computer skills.
Learning Capacity
Students will be trained in the methodologies of historiographical research and analysis necessary to access to higher education programmes such as research Doctorate or specialization courses in Italy and abroad, and teaching-qualification courses.