GUST Course Descriptions
Economics & Finance Department
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Prerequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 098
This course is an examination of the concepts, theorems and... View More
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Prerequisite: ECON 101
This is an introductory course in macroeconomics. The course... View More
ECON 179 - Kuwait Economy
Prerequisite: ECON 101
Kuwait Economy will address the economic issues surrounding... View More
ECON 310 - Money and Banking
Prerequisite: ECON 102
?This course is projected to help students understand the co... View More
ECON 330 - International Economic Analysis
Prerequisite: ECON 102
This course will provide an analytical framework for the und... View More
ECON 370 - Economic Development
Prerequisite: ECON 102 or consent of instructor
This course is a survey of economic growth as applied to dev... View More
ECON 375 - International Energy Markets
Prerequisite: ECON 101
International Energy Markets develops the basic economic fou... View More
ECON 380 - Business Statistics
Prerequisite: MIS 118 & MATH 121 & 130
We are living in an explosive era of readily available Big D... View More
ECON 390 - Applied Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 102 or consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to the applications of econom... View More
ECON 400 - Micro Economics
Prerequisite:
This course is an examination of the concepts, theorems and... View More
ECON 403 - Managerial Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 101 & MATH 130
This course applies microeconomic analysis to specific busin... View More
ECON 440 - Natural Resources Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 101
Natural Resource Economics considers the efficient and equit... View More
ECON 480 - Business Statistics
Prerequisite:
The course will cover the following topics: construction of... View More
ECON 481 - Introduction to Econometrics
Prerequisite: (ECON 102 & 380) / MATH 221
Econometrics is concerned with how to use statistical method... View More
ECON 495 - Special Topics in Economics
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
This course will cover special topics in Economics that are... View More
ECON 503 - Economics for Managers
Prerequisite: ECON 400 or Consent of Department
Managerial economics is a branch of economics that applies m... View More
ECON 510 - Money and Banking
Prerequisite: ECON 503
This course is designed to have a through understanding of t... View More
ECON 580 - Practical Econometrics for Management Decisions
Prerequisite: ECON 480 or 503 or equivalent
The main purpose of this course is to help students meet the... View More
ECON 590 - Energy in Natural Resource Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 503
Focuses on energy resource valuation, economic incentives, a... View More
ECON 595 - Topics in Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 503
Topics in Economics
ECON 596 - Advanced Topics in Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 503
Advanced Topics in Economics
FIN 301 - Financial Management
Prerequisite: ACCT 201
The course introduces students to the principles, concepts a... View More
FIN 304 - Corporate Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 301
Corporate Finance focuses on financial decision-making and i... View More
FIN 309 - Financial Modelling
Prerequisite: FIN 301
?This course provides students with a thorough understanding... View More
FIN 320 - Investments
Prerequisite: FIN 301
This course is an introductory investment course that focuse... View More
FIN 321 - Risk Management
Prerequisite: FIN 301
?This course is developed to provide students with detailed... View More
FIN 327 - Real Estate Investment
Prerequisite: FIN 301
Real Estate is a multi-faceted field, encompassing both an o... View More
FIN 330 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 301
The purpose of the course is to introduce financial thinking... View More
FIN 341 - Commercial Bank Management
Prerequisite: FIN 320
This course establishes the ability to read banks' financial... View More
FIN 350 - Financial Markets & Institutions
Prerequisite: FIN 301
The course shall assist students in understanding the wide r... View More
FIN 351 - Islamic Banking & Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 301
This is an introductory course to Islamic Banking and Financ... View More
FIN 352 - Islamic Banking and Finance II
Prerequisite: FIN 351
This course will equip our students with practical understan... View More
FIN 359 - Portfolio Management
Prerequisite: FIN 320
The objective of the course is to introduce the students to... View More
FIN 361 - Principles of Insurance
Prerequisite: FIN 301
The course explores the risk management issues facing firms... View More
FIN 365 - Capital Budgeting and Long-term Financing
Prerequisite: FIN 301
This course focuses on capital budgeting and long-term finan... View More
FIN 380 - International Financial Management
Prerequisite: ECON 102 & FIN 301
This course focuses on international financial management an... View More
FIN 390 - Fundamentals of Financial Technology
Prerequisite: FIN 320
The entrepreneurial startup community is aggressively develo... View More
FIN 391 - Applications of Financial Technology I
Prerequisite: FIN 390
This course is designed for students to analyze the promises... View More
FIN 392 - Applications of Financial Technology II
Prerequisite: FIN 391
?The course provides a comprehensive understanding of curren... View More
FIN 400 - Financial Management
Prerequisite:
This course introduces students to the principles, concepts... View More
FIN 422 - Financial Engineering
Prerequisite: FIN 301
?Given the importance of derivatives and the dynamic risk ma... View More
FIN 495 - Special Topics in Finance
Prerequisite: Senior Standing & FIN 301
Special Topics in Finance
FIN 498 - Capstone in Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 301 & 320 / Dept Consent
This capstone course offers the students the opportunity to... View More
FIN 499 - Finance Internship
Prerequisite: CBA 440 & Finance & Department Approval
Finance Internship
FIN 501 - Financial Management
Prerequisite: FIN 400 or Consent of Department
The course demonstrates on corporate decision processes and... View More
FIN 504 - Corporate Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 501
This course will deal with in-depth analysis of issues in co... View More
FIN 521 - Risk Management
Prerequisite: FIN 501
This course is developed to provide students with detailed u... View More
FIN 551 - Islamic Financial System
Prerequisite: FIN 501
Exposure to Shariah Rules and Regulations governing financia... View More
FIN 580 - International Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 501
This course will focus on the study of the foreign exchange... View More
FIN 590 - Fundamentals of Financial Technology
Prerequisite: FIN 501
FinTech is the label for increasingly technological approach... View More
FIN 591 - Applications of Financial Technology I
Prerequisite: FIN 590
This course is designed for students to analyze the promises... View More
FIN 592 - Applications of Financial Technology II
Prerequisite: FIN 591
FinTech refers to financial sector innovations involving tec... View More
FIN 595 - Topics in Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 501
Topics in Finance
FIN 596 - Advanced Topics in Finance
Prerequisite:
Advanced Topics in Finance
FIN 599 - Implications of Current Financial Crisis
Prerequisite:
Implications of Current Financial Crisis
English Department
EDU 259 - Introduction to Learners & Learning (non-education majors)
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & (Literature/Linguistics students only)
Focuses on the development of infants, children and adolesce... View More
EDU 260 - Introduction to Special Education
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major
Provides students with information regarding the characteris... View More
EDU 261 - Introduction to Education Leadership
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major
Outlines the historic, theoretical, and practical viewpoints... View More
EDU 262 - Universal Human Rights: Ideals & Realities
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Aims to defend the position that human rights are universal... View More
EDU 350 - Introduction to Online Learning & Teaching
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major
Outlines what factors make up online teaching and learning,... View More
EDU 351 - Introduction to Teaching
Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 352, 353, 354) coreq
Explores the multiple roles and functions of professional te... View More
EDU 352 - Introduction to Schools
Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351, 353, 354) coreq
Covers selected concepts and principles underlying public ed... View More
EDU 353 - Introduction to Learners and Learning
Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351,352,354) coreq
Focuses on the role of appropriate educational environments... View More
EDU 354 - Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education
Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 &(EDU 351,352,353) coreq
Investigates the history, philosophies, and purposes of educ... View More
EDU 355 - Introduction to Instructional Methods
Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354
Focuses on skill development in planning instruction, select... View More
EDU 356 - The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354
Applies of the principles of psychology to an understanding... View More
EDU 357 - Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Areas
Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354
Focuses on methods and materials for improving reading and s... View More
EDU 358 - Writing for Teachers
Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354
Covers techniques for teaching writing to both native speake... View More
EDU 451 - Classroom Assessment
Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358
Introduces methods of evaluation in the classrooms, includin... View More
EDU 452 - Instructional Materials Development
Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358
Introduces the criteria to use in selection of instructional... View More
EDU 453 - Technology Assisted Learning
Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358
Introduces how language learning classrooms can benefit from... View More
EDU 454 - Classroom Management
Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358
Focuses on the classroom management skills required for stud... View More
EDU 455 - The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English
Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358
Examines the scope and sequence of English courses in the sc... View More
EDU 457 - Secondary School Student Teaching
Prerequisite: EDU 451 & 452 & 453 & 454 & 455
Provides students with clinical teaching experience in secon... View More
EDU 458 - Student Teaching Seminar
Prerequisite: EDU 457 coreq
Explores educational philosophy, teaching strategies, and in... View More
ENGL 100 - Academic English I
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 098
Serves as a bridge between GUST's English Foundation program... View More
ENGL 110 - English Composition I
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 100
Teaches critical reading and writing skills and introduces f... View More
ENGL 112 - English Composition II
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Focuses on the development of active reading, critical think... View More
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 coreq & English Major only
Provides background to student's later encounters with liter... View More
ENGL 121 - Words and Structures
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Enhances vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills necessary f... View More
ENGL 200 - Advanced Expository Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Develops the student’s style and critical analytical abiliti... View More
ENGL 201 - Business Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Provides students with communication skills necessary to pur... View More
ENGL 202 - Technical Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & COE
The major elements of industrial technical writing. Writing... View More
ENGL 203 - English Grammar
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 coreq & English Major
Presents an introduction to the terms and concepts of tradit... View More
ENGL 204 - Language and Culture
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & non-English majors
Investigates different aspects of cross-cultural communicati... View More
ENGL 205 - Introduction to Linguistics
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 coreq & ENGL 203 & English Majors
Surveys linguistics with emphasis on what the field reveals... View More
ENGL 206 - Practical English Grammar
Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & non-English majors
Provides non-English majors with fundamental knowledge about... View More
ENGL 207 - Introduction to Translation
Prerequisite: ENGL 203
Introduces an overview of the field of translation studies.... View More
ENGL 208 - Advanced Business Communications
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Emphasizes the use of digital technology and rhetorical stra... View More
ENGL 209 - Introductory Topics in Translation
Prerequisite: ENGL 207
Covers topics of professional interest in translation in var... View More
ENGL 212 - Arabic Grammar for Translators
Prerequisite: ENGL 203
Focuses on the elements of grammatical mastery in the Arabic... View More
ENGL 214 - Strategic Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Draws on rhetorical theory to teach the critical skills and... View More
ENGL 219 - Arabic Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL 212
Introduces students to a variety of Arabic texts which will... View More
ENGL 222 - American Literature I
Prerequisite: ENGL 120
Examines selections from American authors from the middle of... View More
ENGL 223 - American Literature II
Prerequisite: ENGL 222
Examines representative selections from American authors fro... View More
ENGL 224 - English Literature I
Prerequisite: ENGL 120
Surveys the development of English literature from the Middl... View More
ENGL 225 - English Literature II
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Examines the development of English literature during the Ni... View More
ENGL 271 - Short Story Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Focuses on writing exercise in the beginning and then short... View More
ENGL 272 - Languages of the World
Prerequisite: ENGL 203
Introduces the student to the concepts of langauge, dialect,... View More
ENGL 299 - Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Introduces the scientific method in language studies and qua... View More
ENGL 300 - History of the English Language
Prerequisite: ENGL 203
Provides a historical survey of the English language from it... View More
ENGL 302 - Phonetics & Phonology
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Introduces students to the science of sounds in the English... View More
ENGL 310 - Translation Theory & Practice
Prerequisite: ENGL 207 & ENGL 212
Introduces students to the various theories in the field and... View More
ENGL 311 - Morphology
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Introduces students to the study of lexicon as seen from the... View More
ENGL 312 - Translation with Technology
Prerequisite: ENGL 310
Introduces students to translation software and to principle... View More
ENGL 313 - Syntax
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Provides an overview of modern English grammar from the pers... View More
ENGL 315 - Applied Natural Language Processing
Prerequisite: ENGL 205 & 299
Focuses on the interaction between computers and human langu... View More
ENGL 321 - Myth
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Myth
ENGL 350 - Translation for Business and Commerce
Prerequisite: ENGL 209 & 310 & program=UENG
Introduces students to the practice of translation for busin... View More
ENGL 360 - Practical Criticism, Writing about Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Introduces students to the techniques and terminology of lit... View More
ENGL 361 - Translation for the Media
Prerequisite: ENGL 209 & 310 & program=UENG
Introduces students to the practice of translation for the m... View More
ENGL 370 - Translation for Science & Technology
Prerequisite: ENGL 209 & 310 & program=UENG
Introduces students to the practice of translation for scien... View More
ENGL 371 - Adolescent Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 120 & UENG
Explores the common themes in YA literature including multic... View More
ENGL 372 - Children's Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 120 & UENG
Surveys a broad range of children's literature and its cultu... View More
ENGL 377 - Special Topics in Literature I
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 OR ENGL 224
Focuses on genres of literature not addressed in other liter... View More
ENGL 380 - Translation for Legal work
Prerequisite: ENGL 209 & 310 & program=UENG
Introduces students to the practice of legal translation. Th... View More
ENGL 409 - Special Topics in Translation
Prerequisite: ENGL 310
Approaches translation as a wider extra-textual phenomenon t... View More
ENGL 410 - Meaning in Translation
Prerequisite: ENGL 205 & 299
Provides students with an introductory theoretical backgroun... View More
ENGL 411 - Pragmatics
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Introduces students to the process of making meaning and the... View More
ENGL 412 - Applied Linguistics
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Focuses on the application of the outcomes of linguistic the... View More
ENGL 413 - Discourse for Translation Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 205 & 299
Focuses on the intertwined relationship between translation... View More
ENGL 414 - Translation Project
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Helps students to work closely with his/her instructor on th... View More
ENGL 415 - Language in Society
Prerequisite: ENGL 300 / 205
Examines the ways in which relationships and structures in s... View More
ENGL 420 - Second Language Acquisition
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Provides theoretical and practical resources and skills nece... View More
ENGL 421 - Psycholinguistics
Prerequisite: ENGL 205
Introduces basic theories and findings in the study of the p... View More
ENGL 424 - Advanced Topics in Linguistics
Prerequisite: Senior standing & Lingusitics
Serves as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics and... View More
ENGL 429 - Classical Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Provides student with a broad overview of classical literatu... View More
ENGL 432 - Medieval English Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Surveys Old and Middle English literature from Beowulf to Ma... View More
ENGL 433 - Shakespeare: Tragedies & Romances
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Examines the development of Shakespeare’s concept of tragedy... View More
ENGL 434 - Shakespeare: Comedies & Histories
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Examines Shakespeare’s early work for the theatre with some... View More
ENGL 436 - Drama: The Greatest Hits
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Studies some of history's most famous dramas both as literar... View More
ENGL 443 - The 18th Century English Novel: Gender & Class
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Explores the factors contributing to the rise of the 18-cent... View More
ENGL 444 - The 19th Century English Novel
Prerequisite: ENGL 225
Novels of the Romantic and Victorian periods, from Austen to... View More
ENGL 447 - The Gothic
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Explores the factors contributing to the rise of Gothic ism... View More
ENGL 448 - Literature of the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
Prerequisite: ENGL 225
Examines literature of the period between 1870 and the First... View More
ENGL 449 - Modern British Fiction
Prerequisite: ENGL 225
Focuses on critical reading and analysis of British fiction... View More
ENGL 450 - Selected Major American Writers I
Prerequisite: ENGL 223
Examines American literature of the nineteenth century: Emer... View More
ENGL 451 - Selected Major American Writers II
Prerequisite: ENGL 223
Examines American literature of the late nineteenth and earl... View More
ENGL 452 - American Fiction to World War I
Prerequisite: ENGL 223
Studies the development of the novel and short story in Amer... View More
ENGL 453 - Modern American Fiction
Prerequisite: ENGL 223
Examines the novel and short story in America since World Wa... View More
ENGL 454 - World Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Analyzes representative works of world literature, Western a... View More
ENGL 455 - Modern Poetry
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Examines modern movements and ideas including Symbolism, Ima... View More
ENGL 456 - From Text To Film
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Introduces students to film theory and issues of cinematic a... View More
ENGL 457 - Modern Drama
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Focuses on plays and ideas that have influenced or modified... View More
ENGL 461 - Contemporary Critical Theory
Prerequisite: ENGL 360
Acquaints students with a range of critical methodologies th... View More
ENGL 472 - Modern Novel
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Explores the novels of major twentieth-century Anglophone wr... View More
ENGL 473 - Narrative and Cultural Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Introduces theories that have defined cultural studies. Focu... View More
ENGL 474 - Seminar
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Examines topics and texts not covered in other courses at an... View More
ENGL 476 - Studies in Women & Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Examines the role of gender in literature, including the tra... View More
ENGL 477 - Special Topics in Literature 2
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Focuses on topics in literature that are not covered in othe... View More
ENGL 478 - Comparative Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Explores literature and other forms of cultural expression a... View More
ENGL 480 - Postcolonial Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 224
Surveys post-colonial literature written primarily in Englis... View More
ENGL 481 - Literature in Translation
Prerequisite: ENGL 223 / 225
Analyzes various world literatures as they are translated in... View More
ENGL 495 - Special Topics in Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 222 or 224
Focuses on special topics in writing that are not covered in... View More
ENGL 499 - Internship in Translation
Prerequisite: Senior Standing & UENG Major
Provides students with opportunities to explore career inter... View More
English Foundation Unit
ENGL 095 - English as a Foreign Level - Basic Level
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with the beginning-level readi... View More
ENGL 097 - English as Second Language, Level 1
Prerequisite: Based on TOEFL, GEPT
This course provides students with the high-beginning level... View More
ENGL 098 - English as Second Language - Level 2
Prerequisite: Eng 097 or based on placement test score
This course is for students with high intermediate English l... View More
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