DOHA: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is offering non-credit evening community classes for the first time on a wide range of topics, in English and Arabic.
The classes will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm once a week from March 15 through April 30 on topics such as comparative religious perspectives, contemporary issues in Gulf studies, Arab politics, innovations in digital learning, using online learning, how to appreciate Arabic poetry, great philosophers and contemporary world events, Islam and contemporary issues, the history of the Middle East and sports education.
Dr Amira Sonbol, Professor of History and Chairperson of Georgetown Faculty Council, and tasked with developing the community class curriculum, said: “There are many people who missed out on a degree and would love to pursue an education — mid-level professionals, women who never went to college to raise a family, those who entered the workforce instead of college and members of the expatriate community who would love to advance their education.”
More information is available on the website https://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/cc .
Courses run on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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