SDG16 - PEACE,JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Courses tagged with "SDG16 - PEACE,JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"

THTR455-History of Styles (THTR465/THTR455)

THTR455: History of Styles unit is incredibly important to the joy and self-knowledge of nations. It is actually included in the SDGs 4, 8,10, 11 and 16. In this unit student learn to trace back the applications of different SDGs through history and how we can imitate or develop the good practices. For example, they acquire the knowledge of the direct relationship between economy and the power of civilization that is probably reflected in the architecture, furniture and costumes of certain periods. As well as, student can track down ho ancient people tried to solve environmental problems back then like sustainability in the hanging gardens of the new-old Babylon that were in fact the first example of green and blue roof technology employed in urban planning. Studying this unit allows students to be aware of how Inequalities and injustice can affect buildings, costumes and furniture such as in the “Sumptuariae Leges” of ancient Rome were various laws passed to prevent inordinate expense in banquets and dress, such as the use of expensive Tyrian purple dye. In the early years of the Empire, men were forbidden to wear silk. Furthermore, they grasp how wars, conquests and revolutions clearly affected various design styles along historical periods. Why THTR455: History of Styles unit is important for the Global Goals? is associated with Goal 4 – Quality Education, As one of its targets is (4.7) "By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture's contribution to sustainable development. Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, Since the official wording for Target 8.2 is: "Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labor-intensive sectors. Goal 10 – Promote universal social, economic and political inclusion The target of this goal is "By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status" Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities Target 11.4 is to "Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world's cultural and natural heritage." It has one indicator: Indicator 11.4.1 is the "Total per capita expenditure on the preservation, protection and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by the source of funding (public, private), type of heritage (cultural, natural) and level of government (national, regional, and local/municipal)". The full text of Target 11.a is "Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning" Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions The full text of Target 16.b: "Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development."

Clinical Operative Dentistry 3 (RES531a)

This course is concerned with providing the dental students with the art and science of Adhesion and bonding, the different carious and non-carious cases of teeth. It also introduces them to esthetic considerations in dentistry, which has recently been formulated the new era in conservative dentistry worldwide. In addition to failure and repair of restorations. Students fulfill their clinical requirements under supervision in the department clinics where the patients have access to treatment completely free of charge

Discourse Analysis (LN301)

Discourse Analysis- frequently known as “language use above the level of the sentence” provides students with the opportunity to study the meaningful production and interpretation of texts and talk.  students get introduced to the field of Discourse Analysis in order to unpack texts for generating meaning and bind it with their study of society and culture. They will gain an advanced understanding of the concept of ‘context’ and its relevance in the process of the production of meaning. The course provides students with frameworks and tools to examine and critique texts and instances of language use that is much relevant to socio-economic and socio-cultural issues such as gender, social power and minorities, environment, health and pandemics



Comparative Literature II - LIT302

Animal studies is among the budding fields that is attracting a lot of attention over the past two decades. This is partially due to the cultural and conceptual shifts in the figuration of animals from mere objects, serving the humans, to subjects in their own rights.  Admittedly, such shifts are triggered by our growing awareness of environmental and animal rights questions in what may be deemed a post-human age.


PHIL301 - Philosophical Thinking (Phil301/PHIL301o)

This course provides students with an understanding of western philosophic concepts that formed the foundations of modern civilization. It also addresses major issues that relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as establishing justice & peace, reducing inequalities and building strong political institutions. As such, the course complements knowledge acquired by MSA students of English Studies in the fields of culture, enhances their skills in the analysis of socio-cultural phenomena in literature, develops their Problem-solving skills, communication skills, persuasive powers and writing skills. In addition, the course helps students develop sound methods of research and analysis as well as tools to evaluate and criticize different trends of thought.

Graduation Project II (ECO420II)

This unit aims to enhance the students’ knowledge and skills needed to conduct a research paper of substantial depth and length under the supervision of a faculty member, whether it is theoretical based on literature review and analysis, or empirical based on econometric, statistical or mathematical analysis.

Topics selected by students for their graduation projects are closely linked to sustainable development goals, especially SDG8 related to decent work and economic growth, as they create models where they try to determine the main catalysts for growth in certain countries or regions. Students also choose topics related to reducing poverty (SDG1) or inequality (SDG10), quality education (SDG4) gender equality (SDG5) and many other SDGs.

Category: Economics

Graduation Project I (ECO420I)

This unit aims to enhance the students’ knowledge and skills needed to conduct a research paper of substantial depth and length under the supervision of a faculty member, whether it is theoretical based on literature review and analysis, or empirical based on econometric, statistical or mathematical analysis.

Topics selected by students for their graduation projects are closely linked to sustainable development goals, especially SDG8 related to decent work and economic growth, as they create models where they try to determine the main catalysts for growth in certain countries or regions. Students also choose topics related to reducing poverty (SDG1) or inequality (SDG10), quality education (SDG4) gender equality (SDG5) and many other SDGs.


Category: Economics

Macroeconomic Theory I

Macroeconomics is concerned with the understanding of aggregate phenomena such as economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and international trade among others. ... These topics are of particular relevance for the development and evaluation of economic policy.


Macroeconomic Apparatus of the Keynes' General Theory

Category: Economics

Development of Economic Thought I

This module is the first part of two twin modules teaching the history of economic thought. The aim of this module is to explain and evaluate the evolution of economic thought starting from the Greek times till the mid-nineteenth century and the emergence of Marxist thought.


Although historical, this module contributes in the theoretical economic underpinning of the 2030 Agenda and the role of classical and neoclassical economic theory in this context. Most economic theories – as the 2030 Agenda – are related to every aspect of sustainability especially those linked to decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), reduced inequality (SDG 10) and peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16).

Category: Economics

Development of Economic Thought II

This module is the second part of two twin modules focusing on the history and development of economic thought. The aim of this module is to explain and evaluate the evolution of economic thought starting from the end of the first part module namely the emergence of Marxist thought till the contemporary developments in macroeconomics and microeconomics.


Although historical, this module contributes in the theoretical economic underpinning of the 2030 Agenda and the role of classical and neoclassical economic theory in this context. Most economic theories – as the 2030 Agenda – are related to every aspect of sustainability especially those linked to decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), reduced inequality (SDG 10) and peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16).

Category: Economics