Students from the History and Theory of Museum course visited the Sharjah Archaeology Museum on April 21, 2025 as part of their academic program. The museum—Sharjah’s first—houses artifacts from across the emirate, including rare finds from pre-Islamic eras.
The visit was led by Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, archaeologist and current Okwui Enwezor Postdoctoral Fellow at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University. The trip offered students a closer look at how historical materials are preserved and presented in a regional museum setting.
Professor Faroug, who teaches at the International University of Africa in Sudan, has directed and participated in archaeological research across Sudan. His work focuses on the formation and transformation of ancient states in sub-Saharan Africa, material culture, and cultural contact.
“A museum is not just a space for objects—it’s a space where histories are told and retold,” said Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali. “For students, especially those studying heritage and African histories, being able to engage directly with archaeological materials in a curated setting is an essential part of their academic journey.
This museum visit aligns with one of the three interdisciplinary specializations offered in our MA in Global African Studies:
Courses in the program explore a range of thematic fields, from intellectual traditions and feminist futures to the Indian Ocean world and the Muslim world.
Ph.D. admissions in Global Studies are also currently open for Fall 2025, with a deadline of May 1, 2025. Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Students from the History and Theory of Museum course visited the Sharjah Archaeology Museum on April 21, 2025 as part of their academic program. The museum—Sharjah’s first—houses artifacts from across the emirate, including rare finds from pre-Islamic eras.
Students from the History and Theory of Museum course visited the Sharjah Archaeology Museum on April 21, 2025 as part of their academic program. The museum—Sharjah’s first—houses artifacts from across the emirate, including rare finds from pre-Islamic eras.
The visit was led by Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, archaeologist and current Okwui Enwezor Postdoctoral Fellow at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University. The trip offered students a closer look at how historical materials are preserved and presented in a regional museum setting.
Professor Faroug, who teaches at the International University of Africa in Sudan, has directed and participated in archaeological research across Sudan. His work focuses on the formation and transformation of ancient states in sub-Saharan Africa, material culture, and cultural contact.
“A museum is not just a space for objects—it’s a space where histories are told and retold,” said Professor Mohamed Faroug A. Ali. “For students, especially those studying heritage and African histories, being able to engage directly with archaeological materials in a curated setting is an essential part of their academic journey.
This museum visit aligns with one of the three interdisciplinary specializations offered in our MA in Global African Studies:
Courses in the program explore a range of thematic fields, from intellectual traditions and feminist futures to the Indian Ocean world and the Muslim world.
Ph.D. admissions in Global Studies are also currently open for Fall 2025, with a deadline of May 1, 2025. Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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