Promoting Cultural Identity Within the Curriculum of the University of Languages and International Studies (in Comparison with that of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities)

Abstract

Abstract: First of all, this paper deals with the definition of “international studies” and its implications as well as different approaches in the world to this concept. Next, the author examines in details the differences in the curricula of theUniversityofLanguagesand International Studies and theUniversityofSocial Sciencesand Humanities as far as International Studies is concerned. Why theUniversityofLanguagesand International Studies should focus its curriculum on culture rather than economy, politics or social and religious issues as the pillars of international studies represents the main content of this article. In addition to this, the author also briefly looks into the fact that unlike the curriculum of theUniversityofLanguagesand International Studies, that of theUniversityofSocial Sciencesand Humanities focuses on the political aspect of international studies. Finally, the author comes up with some suggestions on how to improve the current curricula of the 2 universities regarding International Studies.

Keywords: Cultural identity, curriculum, University of Languages and International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.