The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
http://www.aucegypt.edu/

Social Movements

Basic processes by which societies initiate, consolidate, transform, and change their basic institutions and social structures. Anatomy of reform and revolutionary social movements, especially those affecting Arab and Third World societies....
 

Introduce the students to the different concepts and approaches to community development as well as to community organizing. Utilizes a critically reflective framework as part of the curriculum to overcome the potential division between theory and practice. Identifies the key issues that the students are likely to confront in community development and organizing work....
 

Develops language through further understanding of culture. Introduces different aspects of Egyptian culture, with emphasis on customs, traditions, family, the role of religion in society, women and social strata. Medium of instruction is combination of both intermediate Modern Standard and Egyptian Spoken Arabic. Uses authentic material whether recorded or written to encourage discussion....
 

Introduces the Arabic used in business and commerce, focussing on the technical terms and formulas common to these fields. Includes bills, invoices, checks, memos, orders, applications, recruitment and product advertisement, complaints, etc....
 

Develops a fundamental working knowledge of the language through interactive exercises and drills within a framework of the essentials of syntax and morphology. Six credits are taken simultaneously in a two semester sequence....
 

Study & Analysis of Visual Elements. Urban Form, Grain, Texture, and Fabric. The Phenomenon of Perception. Space, Time, and Function. Space and Path Visual Analysis. Study & Analysis of Historic Urban Squares, Piazzas and similar spaces. Form and space generation in landscape architecture. Elements of Landscape Architecture....
 

Historical background. Concepts and principles of interior design. Space planning and design. Human perception. Color and lighting. Materials selection. Function, material and construction of furniture and textiles. Design for the disabled. Ergonomics and design. Design drawing and detailing....
 

Studio on designing in behavioral and socio-cultural contexts. Students are required to think of architecture from the “inside-out�approach. Designs will be generated through the study of behavioral use of space. Issues of age, sex, culture and individuality as well as complex functional relationships will be examined in their influence on architectural design. Study of the nature of human beh......
 

Introduction to architectural design related environment-behavior issues. Architectural programming and post-occupancy evaluation. Human aspects in design: perception, behavioral uses of spaces, users needs, ergonomics, proximics. Design for the disabled. Effects of cultural processes on architecture and urban design. Role of architect as leader and enabler in society. Use of environment-behavi......
 

Basic principles and application of environmental systems: acoustic, lighting, HVAC, energy use, and their integration with the building envelop. Performance of building envelop materials and assemblies. Sustainable design principles and applications....
 

Architectural drawing, presentation and communication. The concepts and applications of digital communication for architecture. Form and space generation in architecture. Geometry of 3D masses and spaces. Computer-based modeling techniques. Rendering & animation. ...
 

A study of architecture as a way of contrasting the “Arts�and “Engineering�approaches to design. The course addresses issues of form and space generation, function and interior environment, exterior and site, and materials and construction. Famous buildings and styles will be critically analyzed from the perspectives of both the artist and the engineer. ...
 

Basic concepts and fundamentals of visualization, thinking, and design of simple forms in three dimensions. Presentation and communication skills using simple three dimensional modeling exercises in manual and digital format. Workshop skills are introduced and applied. Sessions in design studio, computer lab and workshop....
 

Introduction to the conceptual, managerial, professional, and institutional issues of international accounting. Focus is on current topics in international accounting and on the cultural, environmental, managerial, and governmental forces that shape both internal and external accounting in specific countries. Special attention is set for comparative and empirical studies. Current interest topic......
 

This course studies the concepts, methods and uses of managerial accounting information with an emphasis on planning and control in organizations. It develops: (1) an understanding of the budgeting and budgets as basic concepts employed by managers to plan and control business processes, and to achieve organizational objectives and strategies; (2) an understanding of information measurement and......
 

This course focuses on the design and assessment of various cost management and control systems. The emphasis is on building a general framework for choosing among alternative cost systems for operational control and product cost and profitability measurement. The course covers recent conceptual and analytical developments in the area of management accounting; including a study of modern and re......
 

This is a basic course in financial accounting covering financial reporting by business entities. It develops the framework for the analysis, classification, reporting, and disclosure of business transactions. The preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports are emphasized....
 

This is a research and readings capstone course which integrates all branches of Accounting. Emphasis is on developing the research skills to deal with current and prospective issues and problems of accounting....
 

This course highlights the governance aspects of the auditing function and its role in promoting financial transparency. Topics covered will include fraud auditing, advanced audit sampling techniques, auditing in IT environments, and the auditor’s professional responsibilities....
 

The course introduces the basics of assurance and attestation services and the role of auditing in enhancing the credibility of financial statements. Topics covered will include factors affecting the auditing profession, auditor’s characteristics, types of audit evidence, the audit process and the auditor’s report....
 

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