Bachelor of Cultural and Natural Heritage

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural and Natural Heritage provides Bachelor’s students with an understanding of fundamental communication, analytic skill, application principles. These are demonstrated in the ability to:

1. Discuss in broad outline the nexus of Cultural/Archaeological, Sociological, Ecological, and Historical Studies in Jordan and elsewhere.

2. Explore historically by means of a specific instance, for example food or shelter, the relationship between humans and their natural environment.

3. Explain the principles of participatory academia-community liaison, so as to promote attitudes of respect and pride in the heritage, as a basis for heritage protection.

4. Access, analyze and present reliable information from within the fields of Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences.

5. Explain the significance of shared sacred sites in the region; and discuss the principles of constructive interreligious dialogue.

6. Discuss the notion of cross-cultural epistemological competence in relation to intercultural experience, through interaction with German students, and through the German Year.

7. Create and present relevant written multi-media communication in Arabic, English and German.

8. Put forward a coherent argument in support of the notion that engagement with cultural and natural heritage has the capacity to improve the ways in which humans relate to their environment and to one another.

9. Explain the need to develop a sustainable approach to tourism, from single sites to nation-wide strategies.

10. Develop sustainable strategies for the growth of tourism as a major source of national income, by the promotion and conservation of cultural and natural heritage.

11. Exercise a range of problem solving and team skills, including conflict management, leadership, motivation and innovation.

To apply for admission, the following minimum requirements must be met:

– The Minimum required average for admission to the Cultural and Natural Heritage program is 70%.

First Year – First Semester

Total: 18 Credit Hours, 28 ECTS, 24 Lect. / – Prac.

First Year – Second Semester

Total: 19 Credit Hours, 32 ECTS, 21 Lect. / 2 Prac.

Second Year – First Semester

Total: 21 Credit Hours, 27 ECTS, 23 Lect. / 4 Prac.

Second Year – Second Semester

Total: 21 Credit Hours, 27 ECTS, 23 Lect. / 4 Prac.

Third Year – First Semester

Total: 21 Credit Hours, 30 ECTS, 20 Lect. / 4 Prac.

Third Year – Second Semester

Total: 21 Credit Hours, 30 ECTS, 20 Lect. / 4 Prac.

Prerequisites for the German Year

1. Minimum GPA of 61.0%

2. Completion of 90 credit hours

3. Passing GERS302 German VI and B1 German certificate (three parts)

4. Completion of ENGL1002 and Arabic 99

5. Completion of 160 hours field training (CNH3401)

Fourth Year – First Semester

Total: 12 Credit Hours, 30 ECTS, 4 Lect. / 8 Prac.

Fourth Year – Second Semester

Total: 12 Credit Hours, 30 ECTS