College of Arts and Social Sciences

 

 

 

Dr. Nabhan Harith Al Harrsi

 

Dr. Nabhan Harith Al Harrsi
Dean of College of Arts
and Social Sciences 
 Phone: 24141674

nabhan@squ.edu.om

Welcome Message

On behalf of all of us at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, I want to welcome you to our website, which will inform you of such matters as our vision and mission, our teaching and research, and our community service.
Like such colleges globally, we take seriously our commitment to the advancement of the liberal arts and their values, and it is a pleasure to report that our teaching is growing in reputation as Oman’s demand for the specialists we produce increases. Appreciating this, the university administration continues to support us energetically, as it has done since the college’s inception in 1987. At that time, while sharing a building with the College of Education, we offered teaching only in Arabic, English Language, Mass Media, Library Science, and Philosophy. Since moving to our present home, opened by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said in 1993, the college has added to the degrees on offer - which now include the MA and PhD alongside the BA - and at the undergraduate level, specialisation is possible in eleven subjects, namely, Arabic Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Translation, History, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, Information Studies, Mass Media, Tourism, and Musicology. Archaeology, Theatre Arts, and Philosophy offer supportive teaching in the form of minor specializations and elective courses.

As for postgraduate study, in 1992 the college launched Oman’s first MA programs in Arabic Language and Literature, Translation, History, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, Information Studies, and Mass Media. PhD programs in Arabic Language, History, and Information Studies followed in 2011 and 2012.

Reports and statistics confirm the college’s continued expansion in research work, faculty’s productivity widely seen in journal articles, authored and edited books, and conference papers. Several national bodies include college representatives, one example being the joint committee between the university and the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Public Authority for Radio and Television, and the Royal Opera House. Such community service gains from our cooperation with the university’s Center for Community Service and Continuous Learning.

We are also proud of our reputation as the first and, until recently, the only college to admit special needs students, particularly the visually impaired. A number of such students have already graduated, while others are still enrolled. A computer laboratory fully equipped to meet their educational needs has been provided and dedicated support comes from members of our academic, technical and administrative staff.
Students studying with us understand that our drive towards knowledge expansion and human innovation cannot succeed without their relentless efforts.

“Work (righteousness): Soon will Allah observe your work, and His Messenger, and the Believers”.

  • Vision
  • Mission
  • Objectives
  • Values

Vision

 

The College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University aspires to become a leading regional and international center of excellence in teaching, research and community service.

Mission

 

The College of Arts and Social Sciences is committed to quality and intellectual distinction through promoting innovative learning and research environments that foster creative and critical thinking, artistic and communication skills, freedom of expression and social responsibility.

Objectives

 

The College of Arts and Social Science seeks to:
- provide students with opportunities to develop through training their skills, capacities,and creativity    for personal and professional development.
- foster critical and effective communication skills that enable graduates to function productively in a    wide range of employment domains and pursue       postgraduate studies.
- cultivate a multicultural outlook and prepare students to deal with an increasingly complex    globalized   world.
- serve as a center for innovation to increase the quality and the quantity of interdisciplinary research.
- promote the education of arts and other forms of cultural artifacts.
- reinforce strong and meaningful ties with Omani culture and heritage.

Values

 

The core values of the College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University inspired by Islamic ideals and values, that includes:  
academic freedom, social responsibility, tolerance, cultural diversity and integrity  
   
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