9400100
National Education (3:3-0)
Prerequisite:
None
The
course introduces the student to the notions of patriotism, loyalty to the
country and citizenship. It explains the importance of Jordan's location and
the ethnic origins of the people. The course traces the various ancient
civilizations which came into existence in the land of Jordan, the Islamic
civilization in Jordan, the Ottoman rule, and the emergence of the modern
Hashemites Kingdom of Jordan. It also studies the role of the Hashemites in the
history of the Great Arab Revolution, the policies and achievements of the
founder of modern Jordan, King Abdullah I, followed by King Talal, King
Hussein, and finally the present King Abdullah II. His political thought, and
his policy 'Jordan First' in addition to his stand vis-a-vis the political
system, starting with Al-Albait Establishment, the definition of the
legislative, executive and legislative powers, the constitutional development,
and the democratic progress (the Constitution and the League). The Jordanian
Society, its main characteristics, problems and social drives. The main
political challenges facing Jordan, national security, economy (unemployment
and poverty), population growth strategy, and cultural, educational,
informational strategies.
9400102
Civilization & Thought (3:3-0)
This
course introduces the meaning of civilization conditions of its foundation and
development, its creative manifestation; analysis of one of the greatest human
civilization (Ancient Eastern, Greek or Modern European). Selection of texts is
introduced.
9400104
Political Sciences (3:3-0)
This
course discuss the different definitions of the state; types of the state;
types of government; the branches of government; political ideologies;
political parties and pressure groups.
9400105
Contemporary Issues & Trends in Child Education (3:3-0)
This
course introduces most important issues and problems facing the Arab World.
Special emphasis is given to economic, socio-political and cultural issues.
9400109
Military Sciences (3:3-0)
Organization
of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) and its branches to include their
establishment and development. Types of wars. Establishment and development of
Public Security Directorate, General Intelligence Dept. and Civil Defense
Directorate. The role of (JAF) in the development of Jordan and in world peace
keeping. Some wars and battles, like: the Great Arab Revolution, 1948 war, 1967
war, Al-Karamah battle and Ramadan 1973 war.
9400171
Introduction to Sociology (3:3-0)
The
birth and development of sociology as an independent field has its own theories
and methodologies, the relationship between sociology and other fields of
study, the study of a number of subjects that help the students understand the
society and prevailing systems, identifying the processes of social
interaction, social phenomena, primary and secondary groups, organized crimes and social mobility.
9400106
Critical Thinking (3:3-0)
This
course deals with a definition of critical thinking after reviewing the concept
of thinking and types, focusing on critical thinking and its characteristics,
skills and constraints of its use, and the importance of employing it in the
life situations of students, especially in decision-making and problem solving,
after training them using various activities so that the student can apply
critical thinking by distinguishing between truth and opinion and using
introspection and introspection arguments and strategies and stages of critical
thinking and adopting the criteria for this type of thinking.
