Knowledge and understanding: knowing and understanding the basics of the Islamic religion, and the main historical-political, socio-cultural, and geographical features characterizing the origin and the formation of the Arab-Islamic world.

Applying knowledge and understanding: critically analyzing the main issues related to the contemporary Arab-Islamic history and culture, with an emphasis on the most recent phenomena.

Making judgements: ability to self-assess, to critically discuss the topics of the program, and to independently organize and manage the work, material and resources.

Communication skills: ability to clearly explain the topics of the program, and to discuss a given topic; knowing how to use appropriate and specific terminology and notions acquired during the course.

Learning skills: becoming familiar with the learning tools and resources in order to fully understand the historical and cultural phenomena of the Arab-Islamic world, and, also, for further studying, even independently, the subject.