Undergraduate Guide Academic Year - 2016/2017
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UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE ACADEMIC YEAR - 2016/2017 Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Oluvil # 32360 Sri Lanka http://www.seu.ac.lk/fia Published by: Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Oluvil# 32360 Sri Lanka February 2018 The Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language reserves itself the right to change any information given herein as it considers appropriate, without prior notice. I South Eastern University of Sri Lanka VISION MISSION To be an Internationally Renowned Center in To Provide Expanded Opportunities for Higher South Asia for Higher Learning and Innovations in Learning of International Standards through Sciences, Technologies and Humanities Generation and Dissemination of Knowledge and Innovations Focused on Regional and National Needs, Social Harmony and Stakeholders' Empowerment and Satisfaction. II Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language VISION MISSION To be an internationally renowned centre for To be an internationally renowned centre for excellence in Islamic and Arabic Studies. integrating Islamic and Arabic studies in to relevant discipline to produce employable graduates, improve the quality and innovation in teaching, learning and research satisfying the stakeholders while contributing to society, region and nation. III Our Graduate Profile In accordance to the established trend and international norms in higher education, it is necessary to identify and make use of learning outcomes in higher education, FIA approached mapping out its graduate profile through the discussion with staff, students, graduates, alumni and other stakeholders, more particularly the selected community representatives. This graduate profile that FIA seeks to engender in graduates of its study programs is set based on the intended learning outcomes that describe the attributes which will prepare them for future employment, further study and for good citizenship. As names imply, statements of attributes have an impact on curriculum, teaching, learning and academic and department competency as they will provide a basis for measuring and reporting student achievement. The students’ ultimate desire to attain a university degree is for career opportunities locally or anywhere in the world. This degree would prove one’s intellectual capacity to absorb, utilize and apply knowledge at the workplace. However, in this current competitive world, one's knowledge and qualification alone is insufficient to sustain a very impressive career. It further requires attributes to possess certain other worthy social and personal attributes that will make them very attractive to employers, or make them steadfast entrepreneurs. Thus FIA develops the following list of attributes which will endeavor to imbue in the students throughout the study program at FIA, through various learning practices, in and out of their class rooms. IV Career Competence: Graduates will have an appropriate level of career skills. They will have to actively participate in learning opportunities to meet needs and requirements of the job market in content and quality that include: Innovative and Creative to use knowledge and skills to devise solutions to unfamiliar problems Communication skills to present information in a coherent manner in both oral and written media across different contexts utilizing information technology Language proficiency mainly English to perform effectively in the enterprise/community Interpersonal skills to interact with one another and to work productively as a member of a group Problem solving, initiative and enterprise skills that contribute to productive and innovative outcomes for the enterprise/community. Planning and organizational skills that promote and contribute to the strategic planning of their enterprise or organization. Scholarship: Graduates will have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and skills that include: In-depth knowledge in the discipline of Islamic studies Ability to demonstrate sound understanding of concepts, theories and skills with effective application in relevant areas Analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects to integrate Islamic knowledge with human sciences Critical and creative thinking, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning Ability to promote the application of the Islamic sciences relating to contemporary disciplines of study in order to develop an integrated holistic approach of Islam to education and career. V Good Citizenship: Graduates will possess values and norms in consistence with Islam that articulates his or her responsibility towards fellow human beings and community in regional and national development. They will be able to: Fulfill the needs of global importance such as providing proper understanding of the worldview of Islam Endeavor to regulate global peace and harmony through an intellectual Islamic discourse with other faiths and ideologies. Function in a local/global environment with greater appreciation for diversity of people and situations they encounter at work and in social contexts. Become a broad understanding and knowledgeable citizen about national/international current issues Accept social and civic responsibilities and advocate for improving the better situation with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics Lifelong Learning: Graduates will show commitment to continuous learning to be active and independent lifelong learners, as it was encouraged by Islamic Saying that emphasizes the learning from the cradle to the grave. This attribute can be evident in the following Initiative and self-motivation in relation to sustained knowledge and skills to match their personal and career needs and to suit different tasks Actively seeking new learning opportunities for continuous engagement in learning new knowledge Understanding the value of further learning, research and professional development VI Leadership: Graduates have an understanding of needs and characteristics of the post or role they hold in the enterprise/community according to the Qur’anic envision “Thus we appoint you a middle Ummah (nation), yet ye may be role models against mankind…” that include: Initiating responsible actions to contribute and create constructive change for the common good in their communities, professions and workplaces Influencing the performance of fellows through their actions Setting the example to show others the proper way to conduct themselves engaging in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs having high self-confidence with an ability to take correct decisions VII Contents Vision Mission of South Eastern University Of Sri Lanka....................................................................................................II Vission Mission of Faculty Of Islamic Studies And Arabic Language ............................................................................... III Graduate Profile ................................................................................................................................................................... IV 1. Introduction of The University .......................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction of The Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language .............................................................................. 9 3. Study Programmes ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 4 Degree Programmes And Course Scheme .................................................................................................................... 32 4.1 Bachelor Of Arts ................................................................................................................................................... 32 4.1.1 Department Of Islamic Studies ........................................................................................................................... 34 4.1.2 Department Of Arabic Language ........................................................................................................................ 38 4.2 Bachelor Of Arts Honours..................................................................................................................................... 43 4.3 Bachelor Of Arts Honours Offered By Department Of Islamic Studies ............................................................... 46 4.3.1 Ba (Hons.) In Islamic Thought And Civilization........................................................................................... 46 4.3.2 Ba (Hons.) In Islamic Banking And Finance ................................................................................................. 51 4.3.3 Ba Honours In Islamic Law And Legislation ................................................................................................ 56 4.4 Bachelor Of Arts Honours Offered By Department Of Arabic Language ............................................................ 61 4.4.1 Ba (Hons.) In Arabic Language And Literature ............................................................................................ 61 4.4.2 Ba (Hons.) In Linguistics And Translation .................................................................................................... 67 VIII 4.5 Bachelor