National Network
Lebanon
Address
Lebanese American University, Chouran 135053
Beirut
Lebanon
Telephone
00961 1 811 964 , ext. 1272
Telephone (other)
00961 3 791314, ext. 1401
Fax
00961 1 867 098
E-Mail
petzy.hage@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00961 3 805 952
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1923
Fields of Activity
- Media
General Information
This is a full department at the Lebanese American University, employing 5 full-time faulty members, and more than 12 part-timers. In addition, the department employs 6 full-time staff members. The funding is allocated by the university. Funding for the university comes from tuition and gifts. LAU is a non-profit university overseen by a Board of Trustees based in New York, with a yearly turnover averaging 65 million euros.
Mission and Objectives
The arts & Communication Department has as its mission to offer a program of studies in different aspects of media, including a major in Communication Arts with emphases in journalism, film/tv, and theater. It prepares students to enter a career in media and to pursue graduate studies in related areas.
Main Projects / Activities
Over 60 course offering a year, catering to about about 150 students majoring in Communication Arts, in addition courses offered to the university at large. The department also organizes student and faculty productions and oversees the publication of the student newspaper, among other things.
Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Ramez Maluf
Head of the organisation
Dr. Raed Mohsen, Chairperson
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Mona Knio