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Film - BA

Program Overview 

From directing to producing to screenwriting, a film degree offers a wide range of career opportunities that allow you to use your creativity, imagination and technical skills to bring your visions to life on the big screen. AUC's comprehensive, cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Arts in film program is the only one of its kind in the region, covering everything from production and film theory to criticism and industry insights. With a focus on understanding the various practical, theoretical and aesthetic aspects of contemporary cinematic culture, our program encourages dynamic collaboration between students and faculty. You'll learn how to integrate local, regional and international influences into your work, exploring your singular cinematic voice along the way. And best of all, our multiskilled graduates emerge as confident, accomplished filmmakers, practitioners and researchers.

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English and Comparative Literature - BA

Program Overview

Are you passionate about reading, writing and critical thinking? Are you looking for a degree that offers flexibility, job security and the chance to explore your passions? Then look no further than an English and comparative literature degree. AUC’s Bachelor of Arts in English and comparative literature program introduces you to the way literature shapes individuals, societies and cultures. The program teaches you to read critically and prompts you to engage with the central problems of human experience. The program fosters a love of the written and spoken word and an appreciation of the power of language in the local community and in the world. Whether you want to pursue a career in academia, journalism, publishing or creative writing, studying English and comparative literature at AUC will equip you with invaluable skills in critical thinking, research, analysis and communication, all of which are highly sought after in today's job market.

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Egyptology - BA

Program Overview

Egyptology is the scientific study of ancient Egypt's history and culture, from the earliest times to the Arab conquest, a time span of some 4,600 years. The program covers all aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization, from language and religion to art, architecture, social structure, and heritage management, and provides firsthand experience of ancient monuments and sites. This degree also prepares students to work in industries that require critical and lateral thinking, clear writing and oral presentation skills, and the ability to create innovative solutions to challenges.

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American Music by Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra

19
Mar
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AUC Tahrir Square

An American in Egypt is a concert of music for orchestra by American composers, performed by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra, conducted by John Baboukis, professor of music at AUC. It will include a set of five jazzy ragtime compositions by the great African-American composer Scott Joplin, arranged for piano and orchestra, with Egyptian pianist Mirette Hanna, and two newly-composed pieces...

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Arabic Studies - BA

Program Overview

AUC’s Bachelor of Arts in Arabic studies program introduces students to the rich cultural heritage of the Arab and Muslim world, approaching it from the points of view of Arabic literature, Middle Eastern history, Islamic art and architecture, and Islamic studies. The program offers students a holistic understanding of the region, both past and present, that will help them succeed in any field that requires knowledge of Middle Eastern culture or strong analytical and communication abilities.

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Anthropology - BA

Program Overview

If you want a successful career in international business, education, public health, government or nonprofit work, study anthropology at AUC and gain a crucial advantage by mastering the art of navigating cultural differences. AUC’s Bachelor of Arts in anthropology program lets you explore the complexities of human behavior, culture and society. It gives you the chance to learn about the various ways in which people across the world interact with each other and their environment. You will learn about how societies are structured, how cultural practices develop and how people adapt to changing circumstances. Joining an anthropology program can be an incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons, challenge your assumptions and develop a deep appreciation for the diversity of human experience.

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Brown Bag Lunch Talk: Race and Belonging in the Arab American Literary Imagination

16
Mar
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AUC New Cairo

English and Comparative Literature Department in cooperation with the History Department and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation are organizing the Brown Bag Lunch Talk about the Race and Belonging in the Arab American Literary Imagination. This talk will explore how modern Arab American authors deal with various social and political themes, including racism, religion, immigration, and assimilat...

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Exploring Times of Uncertainty and Future Projections for Syrian Refugee Mothers in Canada

15
Mar
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AUC Tahrir Square

CMRS Upcoming seminar on March 15, 2023. Tahrir Campus ,Hill House 602, from 6.30 - 8 pm Title of the talk: "Exploring Times of Uncertainty and Future Projections for Syrian Refugee Mothers in Canada" Laila Omar, PhD Candidate Department of Sociology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada About the talk: How do Syrian refugee mothers settling in Canada imagine their futures in this ne...

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