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 Students Guide

Student's Guide for Academic Courses

The College of Tourism and Archaeology has been established in 1426 A.H. (2005) under the Royal Decree dated to 22/8/1426 A.H. Actual study began in 1427 A.H. (2006). Thus the College is one of the new Colleges in King Saud University. The establishment of the College was based on the Department of Archaeology and Museology which was established in 1978. It was established to meet the rapidly growing demand of the country to efficient and highly qualified graduate in Tourism and Hotel Management, Archaeology, and Heritage Management and Tourism Guidance. It is hoped that candidates of the College will conduct research and scientific studies related to specializations of the College and succeed as professionals in Tourism Industry, Hotel Management, Archaeology and Heritage Management. The College comprises three

Academic departments as follows:

1- Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

2- Department of Archaeology.

3- Department of Heritage Management and Tourism Guidance.

 

The objectives for the establishment of the College are as follow:

1.   Introduce current academic theoretical and practical programs in archaeology, heritage resources management, and tourism and hotel management.

2.   To effectively utilize available resources of the College and its man-power to equip students with interdisciplinary knowledge, and to provide qualified practitioners with professional managerial skills relating to segments of tourism industry, heritage management and archaeology.

3.  Contribute to scientific research and applied studies related to the College specializations and link them with the Kingdom's demand to man-power and development

4.  Introduce cultural heritage through participation in conferences, events, cultural festivals and fairs.

5.  Contribution in achieving objectives of development plans and strategies to promote tourism industry and heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

6.  To promote study in understanding and appreciation of cultural identity.

7.  Serve community and sustainable education by introducing training courses, consultations and arranging scientific symposia.

The Awarded Degree

The College of Tourism and Archaeology awards Bachelor of Arts

In each of the following specializations:

1- BA in Tourism Management.

2- BA in Hospitality Management.

3- BA in Archaeology.

4- BA in Heritage Resource Management.

5- BA in Tourism Guidance.

For the post graduate Programs the College awards MA and PhD Degrees in Archaeology.

 

In order to be eligible for award of a Bachelor Degree, a candidate shall have completed 128 credit hours as follow:

1- University requirements 12 credit hours (units).

2- College requirements 21 credit hours (units).

3- Department (specialization) requirements 95 credit hours (units).

 

Departments of the College of Tourism and Archaeology

The Department of Tourism and  Hospitality Management

 Tourism and hospitality industries are one of the major economic sources for many of the developed countries of the world. The speed and pace of changes in tourism and hospitality industries have been supported to a great extend by information technology. This tourism and hospitality management studies involve a consideration of efficient and qualified graduates equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to promote tourism sectors to increase economic revenues, provide jobs and develop tourism industry infra structure. Thus, this Department has been established to graduate qualified and motivated nationals to succeed as professionals in the tourism industry and take on the challenges facing tourism and hospitality management in the new millennium. The main objectives of the Department are as follow:

1.   Prepare qualified nationals to serve in tourism and hospitality management in both public and private sectors.

2.   Prepare efficient national graduates to work in tour and travel agencies.

3.   Provide qualified graduates to join tour transport and air-cargo companies.

4.   Prepare qualified nationals to work in Hajj and Umrah service companies

5.   Prepare qualified nationals to work and serve in arrangement of fairs and  conferences

6.  Prepare qualified nationals to work in different segments of tourism and hospitality marketing.

7.  Provide qualified graduates to work in community service and continuous education by arranging training courses and scientific conferences and providing consultancy services.

 

 I - Compulsory Courses for all College Students

Level 1

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 101

Arab 101

Eng 126

Eng 127

Tour 101

Arch 101

Hert 101

Introduction to Islamic Culture

Arabic Language

Skills English Language (Listening and  speaking)

English Language (Reading)

Introduction to Tourism

Introduction to Archaeology

Introduction to Heritage Management

2

2

2 (0+4)

2 (0+4)

2

2

2

Total =14

 

Level 2

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 102

Arab 103

Hert 151

Eng 128

Eng 129

Tch 101

Tour 151

Islam and Society

Expository Writing

Principles of Tour Guidance

English Language (Writing)

English language for Tourism and Heritage

Computer skills for Tourism and Archaeology Tourism Resources in the KSA

2

2

2

2 0+4)

3 (0+6)

2

2

Total = 15

 

Compulsory Courses for Tourism and Hotel managements Students

 

Level 3

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 103

Tour 201

Tour 202

Tour 203

Hert 201

Arch 216

Tour 204

Economic System In Islam

Tourism Communication Skills

Types of Tourism

Tourism Mass Communications Advertising

Cultural Tourism

Archaeology of Ancient Arabia

Travel Agency Operations

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

Total = 17

 

Level 4

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 104

Tour 251

Arch 255

Hert 252

Hert 253

Tour 254

Tour 255

Political System in Islam

Tourism and Business Administration

Islamic Archaeology in Arabia

Traditional Crafts

Traditional Architectural Heritage of the KSA Introduction to Hospitality

Human Resources in Tourism and Hotels

2

3

3

2

2

2

3

Total = 17

 

Level 5

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 301

Tour 302

Tour 303

Tour 304

Tour 305

Tour 306

Tour 307

Tourism Economics

Tourist Festivals and Events

Tourism and Society

Tourism Information Systems

Tourism Marketing

Fairs and Conferences Management

Tour Package Planning

3

2

2

3

2

2

2

Total = 16

Courses for Tourism managements Students

 

Level 6

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 351

Tour 352

Tour 353

Tour 354

Tour 355

Tour 356

Tour 357

Tour 358

Tourism Markets Research

International Tourism Organizations

Tourism Accounting

Tourism Planning and development

Tourism Statistics

Tourism and Managing Crisis

Ecotourism

Current Issues in Tourism

2

2

3

3

3

2

2

3

Total = 20

 

Level 7

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 401

Tour 402

Tour 403

Tour 404

Tour 405

Tour 406

Planning and Managing Tourism Destinations

Tour Transport

Tourism Economic and Financial Analysis

Tourism Agencies (1)

Tourism Sales and  Promotion

Practice in Tourism Management (1)

3

2

3

3 (0+6)

3

3 (0+6)

Total = 17

Level 8

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 451

Tour 452

Tour 453

Tour 454

Tour 455

Tourism Security

Tourism Projects Feasibility Studies

Tourism Agencies (2)

Practice in Tourism Management (2)

Graduation Project

2

3

3 (0+6)

3 (0+6)

2

Total = 13

 

Courses for Hospitality managements Students

Level 6

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 371

Tour 372

Tour 373

Tour 374

Tour 375

Tour 376

Tour 377

Tour 378

Hospitality Constructions Management

 Hotel Facilities and Equipments

 Hotel Economics

Current Issues in Hospitality Industry

Protocols and Hospitality Principles

Restaurants Management

Hotel Accounting

Hotels Codes and Regulations

3

2

2

3

2

2

3

2

                                                                                                Total = 19

Level7

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 431

Tour 432

Tour 433

Tour 434

Tour 435

Tour 436

Tour 437

Hotel Front Office

Rooms Division Management

Food and Beverages Operations

Food Menus

Hotel Sales and Marketing

Hotel Cookery (1)

Practice in Hotel Management (1)

3

2

2

2

2

3 (0+6)

3 (0+6)

Total = 17

Level 8

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 471

Tour 472

Tour 473

Tour 474

 Tour 475

Tour 476

Hotel Supervision Operations

Vocational Health

Food and Beverages Service

Hotel Cookery (2)

Practice in Hotel Management (2)

Graduation Project

2

2

2

3 (0+6)

3 (0+6)

2

Total = 14

The required Units for Graduation 128 Units


 

The Department of Archaeology:

 Interest in archeology has become a global phenomenon particularly in developed countries of the world. This interest may be attributed to the fact that archaeology often betrays the depth of country's cultural history and displays its cultural and thinking developments. At the same time, archaeology studies are usually considered as one of the major sources for writing history on empirical evidence. In addition, archaeological material remains and monuments represent one of the sources for a country's economic development. Due to the geographical location of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the center of the ancient world and its being a meeting point for trade routes and ancient caravans, and the land of revelation of the eternal Islamic Mission, archaeological studies in the Kingdom have been actively supported by the authorities who attach particular importance to the heritage of the country. This active support led to the establishment of the Department of Archaeology in King Saud University. It ought to be mentioned here that the Department is the only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the oldest Department in the Gulf dealing with archaeological and heritage studies. It awards BA, MA and Ph. D in archaeology.

 

The Department staff has expertise in museum studies, and the archaeology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Near East, from prehistoric times to the Islamic period.

King Saud University strongly believes in the importance of recovering ancient cultures and history of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, subsequent to the formation in 1966, of a society of history and archaeology and founding of a Museum in the College of Arts in 1967, a series of seasons of excavations at al-Fau were begun in 1970. In 1978 the Department of Archaeology and Museology was founded after being a small unit at the Department of History. In support of the excavations and for students training and benefit, are some small units within the Department. These are: (a) the conservation laboratory (b) Survey unit (c) Drawing unit (d) Registration unit (e) Photography unit (f) Ceramics unit and (g) Computer station areas. The prime objectives of the Department archaeological museum are :(1) to familiarize archaeology students with archaeological finds relevant to their theoretical and practical studies, (2) illustrate the archaeology and history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (3) introduce the contributions made by the King Saud University in the field of archaeology, (4) provide the appropriate atmosphere for children, adults and researchers to understand the country’s antiquities and objects of heritage. In the short years of its age, the Department launched extensive excavations at the two sites of al-Fau and al-Rabadhah concurrently. The excavations revealed the past and portraits of two prosperous periods of the History of Arabia. The work has started on the pre-Islamic site, Qaryat, now known as al-Fau, in 1969 aiming to train students of ancient and classical archaeology. A decade later (1979) work was launched at the Islamic site of al-Rabadhah, to train students of Islamic archaeology. In 2004 the Department shifted its archaeological excavation activities to al-Ula region, to excavate al-Khuraybah (Dadan) pre-Islamic site and al-Mabbiyat (Qarh) Islamic site. The objectives are to train B. A. students and recover material on the history and civilization of the Kingdom. The archaeology students are trained annually in a 12 credit-hours course, in methods and techniques of excavations. On theoretical side, the course includes lectures on surveying, excavation of sites and registration of archaeological finds. On the practical side, it involves a season of fieldwork in which the student is taught how to apply his theoretical knowledge. In addition the students are trained in 3 credit-hours course, in photography, surveying and drawing, and conservation. The results of more than twenty years of excavations at the two sites of al-Fau and al-Rabadhah have necessitated the rewriting of the ancient history and archaeology of pre-Islamic and Islamic Arabia.

 

The main objectives of the Department are as follow:

1.  Prepare qualified graduates to serve in private and public sectors in  archaeology and heritage management.

2.  Provide qualified graduates to work in archaeological and heritage Museums

3.  Provide efficient graduates to conduct archaeological surveys and excavations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The neighboring countries.

4.  Prepare qualified graduates to serve in related local and international institutes and organizations

5.  Prepare highly qualified students to pursue their graduate studies in archaeology and heritage management.

6.  Provide qualified graduates to work in community service and continuous education by arranging training courses and scientific conferences and providing consultancy services.

Department of Archaeology

I - Compulsory Courses for all College Students

Level 1

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 101

Arab 101

Eng 126

Eng 127

Tour 101

Arch 101

Hert 101

Introduction to Islamic Culture

Arabic Language

Skills English Language (Listening and  speaking)

English Language (Reading)

Introduction to Tourism

Introduction to Archaeology

Introduction to Heritage Management

2

2

2 (0+4)

2 (0+4)

2

2

2

Total = 14

 

Level2

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 102

Arab 103

Hert 151

Eng 128

Eng 129

Tch 101

Tour 151

Islam and Society

Expository Writing

Principles of Tour Guidance

English Language (Writing)

English language for Tourism and Heritage

Computer skills for Tourism and Archaeology Tourism Resources in the KSA

2

2

2

2 0+4)

3 (0+6)

2

2

Total = 15

 

Level3

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 103

Tour 202

Arch 212

Arch 213

Hist 141

Arch 214

Arch 215

Arch 216

Economic System in Islam

Types of Tourism

Prehistoric Archaeology

Beginning and Evolution of Writing Ancient History of Arabia Physical & Cultural Anthropology Geoarchaeology

Archaeology of Ancient Arabia

2

2

2

2

3

2

2

3

Total = 18

 

Level 4

Code

Course Title

Hor

Arch 251

Arch 252

Arch 253

Arch 254

Arch 255

Arch 256

Hert 252

Hert 253

Stone Ages in Arabia Ancient

Architecture of Arabia

Ancient Arabian Art

Ancient Epigraphy: Aramaic and Nabataean Islamic Archaeology In Arabia

Islamic Architecture

Traditional Crafts Traditional

Architectural Heritage of the KSA

2

2

2

2

3

2

2

3

Total = 18

Level 5

Code

Course Title

Hor

Arch 301

Arch 302

Arch 303

Arch 304

Arch 305

 Arch 306

Arch 307

 Hert 301

Ethnoarchaeology Ancient

Pottery Ancient

Arabian Epigraphy: Musnad

Archaeology of the Nile Valley

Ancient Numismatics

Muslim States and their Civilizations Islamic Arts

Introduction to Museology

2

2

2

2

2

3

2

2

Total = 17

Level 6

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 104

Arch 357

Hert 351

Arch 358

Arch 353

Arch 354

Arch 355

Arch 356

Political System in Islam

Computer Applications in Archaeology

Principles of Archaeological Restoration and Conservation

Archaeology of Mesopotamia

Islamic Pottery

Islamic Numismatics

Art and Architecture of the Maghreb and Andalusia

Islamic Epigraphy

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

3

Total = 17

Level 7

Code

Course Title

Hor

Arch 401

Arch 402

Arch 403

Arch 404

Arch 405

Arch 406

Arch 407

Arch 408

Research Methods in Archaeology

Rock Arts in the KSA

Ancient North Arabian Epigraphy

Greek and Roman Archaeology

Archaeology of the Levant

Current Issues in Archaeology

Arts and Architecture of the Islamic East BA. Dissertation

2

2

3

2

2

2

2

2

Total = 17

Level 8

Code

Course Title

Hor

Arch 451

Arch 453

Hert 454

Field Archaeology

Archaeological Skills: Survey, Drawing and  Photography Restoration and Conservation of Archaeological Buildings

8( 0+16)

2

2

Total = 12

 

The required Units for Graduation 128 Units

 

The Department of Heritage Management and Tour Guidance:

Globally, historical and archaeological sites began to be appropriately managed in order to promote them for tourism industry and use them to display the country's heritage. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rich in historical and archaeological sites which can be invested for sustainable tourism. The Department of Heritage Management and Tourism Guidance of King Saud University undertakes to qualify Saudi nationals to manage cultural heritage attractions. It is hoped that qualified graduates of the Department will skillfully promote and conserve heritage resources of historical buildings, archaeological sites and cultural and natural heritage attractions. In addition, the Department undertakes to graduate professionals equipped with knowledge and skills in Tourism Guidance.

The main objectives of the Department are:

1.   Prepare qualified graduates to serve in private and public sectors in heritage management and tourism guidance.

2.   Prepare qualified graduates to serve in planning and promoting heritage attractions for tourism.

3.   Prepare qualified and efficient graduates to work in management of heritage sites and tourism attractions.

4.   Prepare candidates equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to serve in management of traditional handicrafts, folklore and non-material heritage.

5.   Provide candidates with necessary qualifications and skills to serve in the field of tourism guidance.

6.  Provide qualified graduates to work in management of festivals, and tourism events

7.  Provide qualified graduates to serve in fairs and museums exhibitions.

8.  Prepare graduate to work in management of archaeological and heritage museums

9.  Prepare qualified graduates to conserve and restore objects, manuscripts, archaeological sites and tourism attractions.

10.Provide qualified graduates to work in community service and continuous education by arranging training courses and scientific conferences and providing consultancy services.

11.Prepare a graduate program in heritage management and development of scientific research.

 

 

The Department of Heritage Management and Tour Guidance

 

Level1

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 101

Arab 101

Eng 126

Eng 127

Tour 101

Arch 101

Hert 101

Introduction to Islamic Culture

Arabic Language

Skills English Language (Listening and  speaking)

English Language (Reading)

Introduction to Tourism

Introduction to Archaeology

Introduction to Heritage Management

2

2

2 (0+4)

2 (0+4)

2

2

2

Total = 14

 

Level 2

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 102

Arab 103

Hert 151

Eng 128

Eng 129

Tch 101

Tour 151

Islam and Society

Expository Writing

Principles of Tour Guidance

English Language (Writing)

English language for Tourism and Heritage

Computer skills for Tourism and Archaeology Tourism Resources in the KSA

2

2

2

2 0+4)

3 (0+6)

2

2

Total = 15

 

Level 3

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 103

Hert 203

Arch 21

Hist 141

Tour 202

Hert 201

Hert 202

Arch 216

Economic System in Islam

Introduction to Ancient Arabian Epigraphy Prehistoric Archaeology

Ancient History of Arabia

Types of Tourism

Cultural Tourism

Planning and Promoting Cultural Heritage Sites Archaeology of Ancient Arabia

2

3

2

3

2

2

2

3

Total = 19

 

Level 4

Code

Course Title

Hor

IC 104

Arch 255

Arch 256

Arch 306

Hert 251

Hert 252

Hert 253

Tour 251

Political System in Islam

Islamic Archaeology in Arabia

Islamic Architecture

Muslim States and Their  Civilizations

Heritage Economics

Traditional Crafts

Traditional Architectural Heritage of the KSA Tourism Business Administration

2

3

2

3

2

2

2

3

Total = 19

Level 5

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 301

Tour 302

Tour 303

Tour 304

Tour 305

Tour 307

Hert 301

Arch 307

Tourism Economics

Touristy Festivals and Evens

Tourism and Society

Tourism Information Systems

Tourism Marketing

Tour Package Planning

Introduction To Museology

Islamic Arts

3

2

2

3

3

2

2

2

Total = 18

 

III- Courses for Heritage Resource Management

 

Level 6

Code

Course Title

Hor

Hert 352         Tour 351

Hert 351

Hert 353

Hert 354

Hert 355

Hert 356

Hert 357

Computer Applications in Heritage Resource Management Tourism Markets Research

Principles of Archaeological Restoration and Conservation Registration and Documentation of Cultural Heritage

Museum Management

Current Issues in Heritage

Management Chemistry for Restoration and  Conservation Methods of Examining Archaeological Materials

2

2

2

2

2

3

2

2

Total = 17

Level 7

Code

Course Title

Hor

Hert 401

Hert 402

Hert 403

Hert 404

Hert 405

Hert 406

Architectural Heritage Management

Museums Education

Cultural Heritage Organizations

Restoration and Conservation of Metal and Silicon Materials Restoration and Conservation of Organic Materials and Manuscripts

Folklore and Non-Material Heritage Management

2

2

2

2

2

2

Total = 12

 

Level 8

Code

Course Title

Hor

Hert 451

Hert 452

Hert 453

Hert 454

Hert 455

Hert 456

Designing Fairs and Museum Displays

Advanced Techniques of Heritage Display

Practical in Heritage Management

Restoration and Conservation of Archaeological  Buildings

Traditional Crafts Management Graduation

Project

2

2

3(0+6) 2

2

2

Total = 14

 

 Tour Guidance Students

Level 6

Code

Course Title

Hor

Hert 371

Tour 352

Hert 372

Hert 373

Hert 374

Hert 375

Tour 351

Methods of Tour Guiding (1)

International Tourism Organizations

Group Tour Operations

Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations

Specialized Texts in English

Current Issues in Tour Guidance

Tourism Markets Research

2

2

3

3

2

2

2

Total = 17

 

Level 7

Code

Course Title

Hor

Tour 402

Hert 431

Hert 432

Hert 433

Hert 434

Arch 402

Tour Transport

Tourism Promotion

Methods of Tour Guiding (2)

Practical Guiding (1) – Archaeological & Heritage Destinations Special Topic in the History of the KSA Rock Arts in the KSA

2

2
2

3 (0+6)

2

2

Total = 13

 

Level 8

Code

Course Title

Hor

Hert 471

Hert 472

Hert 473

Hert 474

Tour 451

Tour 472

Practical Guiding (2) – Museums

Arts Appreciation

Consumer Behavior  

Graduation Project

Tourism Security

Vocational Health

3 (0+6)

2

2

2

2

2

Total = 13

 

The required Units for Graduation 128 Units

 

 

 

 

 

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