Curriculum Futures in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Reimagining Social Sciences and Humanities Education in Middle Eastern Higher Education
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This book examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the social sciences and humanities. It addresses long standing challenges of curricular stagnation and uncertainty by exploring how AI driven change intersects with evolving forms of knowledge, teaching, and academic work. The book argues that universities need to rethink how knowledge is taught and organized rather than viewing AI as a technical solution alone. As STEM fields gain importance, the social sciences and humanities face the risk of losing relevance. This book shows how they can instead use innovation to strengthen their intellectual and public role. The book presents approaches to curriculum reform that balance global developments with local needs. Drawing on examples from Europe and Asia while grounding the discussion in the historical, cultural, and political contexts of the Middle East, it highlights the importance of critical thinking, interdisciplinary work, and cultural understanding. It examines the development of university curricula, the impact of AI on academic work, new teaching approaches such as digital humanities, and the influence of governance and academic freedom. Case examples from the Gulf, the Levant, North Africa, Iran, and Türkiye illustrate current challenges and possibilities.
This book is intended for researchers and advanced students in Middle Eastern studies, education, and higher education policy, as well as policymakers and institutional leaders concerned with the future of the social sciences and humanities in an AI driven world.
This book examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the social sciences and humanities. It addresses long standing challenges of curricular stagnation and uncertainty by exploring how AI driven change intersects with evolving forms of knowledge, teaching, and academic work. The book argues that universities need to rethink how knowledge is taught and organized rather than viewing AI as a technical solution alone. As STEM fields gain importance, the social sciences and humanities face the risk of losing relevance. This book shows how they can instead use innovation to strengthen their intellectual and public role. The book presents approaches to curriculum reform that balance global developments with local needs. Drawing on examples from Europe and Asia while grounding the discussion in the historical, cultural, and political contexts of the Middle East, it highlights the importance of critical thinking, interdisciplinary work, and cultural understanding. It examines the development of university curricula, the impact of AI on academic work, new teaching approaches such as digital humanities, and the influence of governance and academic freedom. Case examples from the Gulf, the Levant, North Africa, Iran, and Türkiye illustrate current challenges and possibilities.
This book is intended for researchers and advanced students in Middle Eastern studies, education, and higher education policy, as well as policymakers and institutional leaders concerned with the future of the social sciences and humanities in an AI driven world.
Reframes the humanities and social sciences as an active epistemic agent capable of shaping how AI is interpreted Offers clear evidence-based recommendations for Curriculum redesign, Institutional strategy and Faculty development Combines theoretical rigor with policy relevance making it valuable to scholars, policymakers, higher education leaders
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Mohamad Zreik
Themen in »Curriculum Futures in the Age of Artificial Intelligence«
Artificial intelligence in higher education Curriculum innovation in the Middle East Post-AI social sciences and humanities Future of social sciences curricula in AI era Pedagogical shifts in the age of AI Epistemological reform in Middle Eastern education AI and the Islamisation of knowledge debates The role of universities in an AI-driven society Digital humanities in Arab and Middle Eastern contexts