Curricular Offerings
All classes are taught in English. In addition to taking courses at NU-Q, Semester in Qatar students can also take classes at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Texas A&M University in Qatar, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar.
Communication courses
Communication courses offer in-depth analysis and critique of film and cinema from a Middle Eastern perspective and with a unique lens on storytelling. Study of theory and practice is blended with the use of the latest cinematographic camera equipment and 3D-modeling software for personal and group projects.
Previous semester course examples:
- Exploring Global Media
- Lighting and Cinematography
- Acting: Basic Techniques
- Foundations of Screenwriting
- Analyzing Media Texts
- Girls Media Culture
Journalism courses
NU-Q’s journalism program includes courses in news and magazine writing, “on-the-street” reporting and multimedia storytelling, public relations, advanced broadcast production, advanced online storytelling, and documentary production. All television and video courses are taught in NU-Q’s fully equipped, professional-grade control room and studios.
Previous semester course examples:
- Multimedia and Visual Journalism
- Public Relations Communication Strategies and Writing
- Introduction to Statistics for Journalism Students
- Techniques: Video Journalism
- Media Law & Ethics
Liberal Arts
History, economics, political science, religious studies, literature, biology and statistics—these are just a few examples from the liberal art and sciences foundation, a hallmark of an elite Northwestern education. Our liberal arts program includes courses relevant to the region, helping students prepare for roles in the world’s fast-growing media industries.
Previous semester course examples:
- Contemporary Arab Thought
- Literatures of Migration
- Islamic Intellectual History
- Medieval Muslim Empires
- Gender in Arab Popular Fiction