- About the program
- Subjects
Certificate awarded
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Program outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate is expected to be able to:
Knowledge & Understanding:
Demonstrate deep knowledge of the structure of the English language (grammar, morphology, phonetics).
Understand the literary history and major intellectual movements in English and American literature.
Comprehend the fundamental theories in linguistics and translation.
Recognize the features of English-speaking cultures and understand cultural diversity.
Cognitive Skills:
Critically analyze literary and theoretical texts.
Apply language and translation theories to analyze linguistic and cultural problems.
Conduct systematic scientific research in the fields of specialization.
Evaluate arguments and texts with critical skill.
Practical & Professional Skills:
Translate professionally (written and simultaneous) between Arabic and English in various fields.
Communicate orally and in writing in English fluently, accurately, and appropriately for the context.
Effectively use scientific research and translation techniques and tools.
Design and implement effective teaching plans for the English language subject (for the educational track).
General & Transferable Skills:
Work effectively within a team.
Manage time and organize tasks.
Adapt to different work environments and keep pace with developments.
Deliver presentations and communicate clearly and effectively.
Program objectives
The program of the English Language, Literature, and Translation Department aims to achieve the following:
Academic Excellence: Providing distinguished and creative academic programs in the fields of English language, literature, linguistics, and translation, in accordance with quality standards and academic accreditation.
Qualifying Cadres: Preparing qualified national cadres with high linguistic, literary, and research competence, both academically and pedagogically.
Meeting Labor Market Needs: Graduating students qualified to work in various fields such as education, translation (written and simultaneous), work in embassies, companies, conferences, journalism, and writing.
Building Research Capacities: Enriching research activity and qualifying students and faculty members to conduct distinguished scientific research that keeps pace with scientific developments.
Cultural Openness and Identity Preservation: Enabling students to learn about the cultural and literary heritage of the English language, while emphasizing the consolidation of Arab and Islamic identity.
Applied Skills: Focusing on the practical aspect of the language by developing oral communication skills (listening and speaking) and written skills (writing and translation).
Guidance and Follow-up: Providing continuous academic guidance to students and closely monitoring their academic progress to ensure the best outcomes.
Job Market
Graduates can work in various fields including:
Education Field: English language teacher in public and private schools (after completing educational requirements).
Translation Field: Written translator in publishing houses, newspapers, websites, and companies, or simultaneous interpreter in conferences, embassies, and international organizations.
Tourism and Hospitality Field: Tour guide, or coordinator in hotels and tourism companies dealing with foreign clients.
Public Relations and Media Field: Working in public relations departments, or in journalism, writing, and editing in media outlets.
Business and Commerce Field: In international and local companies that require communication in English (management, sales, customer service).
Scientific Research Field: Teaching assistant or researcher in universities and research centers, or pursuing postgraduate studies (Master's, PhD).
Freelance Work: Working as a freelance translator, language proofreader, or English language trainer via online platforms.
Description
The Bachelor of Arts program in English Language, Literature, and Translation is a four-year academic program, established in 2003 within the Faculty of Arts. The program strives to achieve local and regional excellence by providing students with a comprehensive, integrated education.
Main Program Axes:
Language Skills: Developing comprehensive proficiency in the English language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) to a professional level.
Literature: A critical study of English and American literature across its different eras.
Linguistics: A scientific study of the structure of the English language (phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics) and language acquisition theories.
Translation: Intensive theoretical and practical training in written and simultaneous translation between Arabic and English, focusing on the challenges of transferring meaning and culture.
Culture: Introducing students to the history and culture of English-speaking peoples to promote understanding and conscious openness.
The department is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, intensive academic guidance, and linking academic content to local and global labor market needs, to ensure the graduation of cadres capable of effectively contributing to the development of society.
Program content
Duration
8 Terms
General credits
12
Elective credits
0
Compulsory credits
127
Total credits
127
| Subject code | Subject name | Credits | Subject type | Subject prerequisites |
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| IS.011 | Islamic Culture | 2 | General | - |
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The student studies topics in Islamic culture and specific topics in Islamic civilization. |
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| AR.012 | Arabic Language | 2 | General | - |
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The student studies grammar rules: subject and predicate, the doer (subject of a verb), the object, sentence structure, grammatical passages, and topics from Arabic poetry. |
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| ENG.111 | Grammar | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Course Objectives: Understanding Parts of Speech: The course aims to introduce students to different word types and how they function in sentences. Recognizing Basic Tenses and Verbs: Students learn various tenses in the language and how to use basic verbs in sentences. Studying Nouns: Students are introduced to countable and uncountable nouns and learn how to handle and use them in sentences. Understanding Pronoun Usage and Functions: Students learn quantitative and personal pronouns and how to use them to refer to different objects and people. Studying Adjectives: Students learn about adjectives and how to use them to describe people and things. Recognizing Pronouns and Adverbs: Students learn to use pronouns and adverbs in sentences to add additional information or clarify meaning. Targeted Learning Outcomes: A. Knowledge and Understanding: Learn and understand basic verb forms and how to use them correctly in English sentences. Enable students to use the language to correctly express various daily situations they encounter. Understand the correct usage of certain verbal phrases and how to place them in correct sentences. Apply memorized terms to daily life situations. Recognize the use of adjectives, nouns, and adverbs and their correct positions in sentences. B. Cognitive Skills: Understand the target language and its structures. Acquire the skill of forming correct English sentences. Develop the ability to speak English correctly. Enhance the student's teaching skills to become a successful teacher in the future. Understand parts of speech in detail. C. Practical and Professional Skills: Use this knowledge to study the rules of simple sentences and their components, such as tenses, nouns, verbs, auxiliary verbs, adjectives, and prepositions. Help students express their ideas in English by applying the correct grammar rules they have learned. Explore the cultures of other nations by reading books and magazines written in English. Train them to browse the internet and social media in English. Learn teamwork within the classroom. D. General Skills: Students will learn how to use different sentence forms, such as affirmative, negative, and positive. This course also helps identify areas of strength and weakness in grammar. Help students acquire the skill of writing English sentences correctly. Speak English fluently and correctly. Introduce students to the details of English grammar rules. Work on writing a report on what was covered during the year to reinforce understanding through review. |
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| ENG.112 | Writing 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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To equip students with knowledge in English composition. To familiarize students with English language skills. To develop students' skills in writing English composition. To enhance fundamental skills in writing English composition. To familiarize students with everyday terminology. |
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| ENG.113 | Comprehension | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Develop comprehension skills. Use context to derive meaning. Understand and grasp contrasting points and concepts. Identify the main ideas of a text. Analyze and understand the interconnected elements of a sentence. |
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| ENG.114 | Conversation 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Enable students to learn English and converse in various situations. Introduce students to the language of dialogue and communication with others. Develop language proficiency with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Use English in diverse contexts and employ everyday terminology common in both colloquial and standard language usage. |
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| PS.021 | Psychology | 2 | General | - |
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This psychology course for English Language Department students introduces fundamental concepts of human behavior and mental processes, with a focus on their applications in understanding learning, communication, and social interaction, aiming to enhance students' awareness of the principles of individual and collective thinking and behavior. |
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| NC.023 | National Culture | 2 | General | - |
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The National Culture course focuses on strengthening the student's identity and national belonging by exploring the history and civilization of the nation, its shared values and beliefs (such as religion and heritage), the features of the national character, key social and political issues, and the role of the citizen in nation-building. It aims to cultivate national awareness and shape a patriotic citizen who takes pride in their country and contributes to its progress. Topics typically include religion and heritage, national figures, contemporary issues, and citizenship. |
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| ENG.221 | Grammar2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.111 |
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Understanding the role of verbs: Introducing students to the concept of verbs and their function in the Arabic language, and how they express actions, states, and events. Recognizing tenses: Teaching students the different tenses in Arabic, such as past, present, and future, and understanding how to use verbs in these tenses to express time and timing. Understanding subject-verb agreement: Teaching students the rules of subject-verb agreement, i.e., how the subject and verb agree in number, gender, and person within a sentence. Distinguishing between transitive and intransitive verbs: Introducing students to the difference between transitive verbs, which require a subject and an object, and intransitive verbs, which do not require an object. Learning past, present, and future forms: Training students to conjugate verbs in the past, present, and future forms, and enhancing their ability to use verbs correctly according to the appropriate tense. |
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| ENG.222 | Writing 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.112 |
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The course provides students with the opportunity to practice writing a variety of grammatically correct sentences in coherent paragraphs. It focuses on using topic sentences in all types of writing. It develops the ability to present ideas logically and appropriately. It helps students acquire the necessary skills to use English effectively in writing |
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| ENG.223 | Comprehension 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.113 |
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This curriculum provides students with authentic reading texts aligned with their interests, aiming to develop their text comprehension, reading skills, vocabulary enrichment, and grammatical analysis. The curriculum also encourages students to engage in discussion, inference, and writing. Secondary objectives include introducing students to diverse cultures and healthy lifestyles, promoting proper technology use, enhancing communication with others, developing practical livelihood skills, and fostering sensory, aesthetic, and emotional awareness. |
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| ENG.224 | Phonetics | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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The course aims to distinguish between correct and incorrect pronunciation of English sounds before developing students' pronunciation skills. Introduce students to speech organs (articulators), including the classification of consonants (pronunciation, place, and manner of articulation). Classify vowels (tongue height, tongue part, lip shape, and sound length). Provide a brief introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), along with practical exercises on pronunciation, vowels, and phonetic transcription of words. |
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| ENG.225 | Conversation 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.114 |
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Enable second-year students to speak English fluently and train them in using various academic communication skills. Encourage students to speak fluently through conversational methods and diverse classroom activities. Develop language skills with an emphasis on speaking and listening abilities. Use English in different situations and employ everyday terminology commonly used by people in both colloquial and standard contexts. |
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| CO.031 | 2 | General | - | |
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This course aims to equip English Language Department students with fundamental skills in using computers and modern applications, linking them to their academic and professional needs in the fields of language, literature, and translation. |
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| HIS.033 | 2 | General | - | |
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This course serves as a historical and civilizational introduction aimed at familiarizing English Language Department students with the history of Islamic civilization and its global contributions, while linking the content to linguistic and literary dimensions to align with their specialization. |
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| ENG.231 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.221 | |
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Teach basic English grammar skills such as nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Train students to use grammatical rules correctly through exercises and classroom activities. Improve students’ ability to construct sentences using structures such as nominal, adjectival, and adverbial phrases. Teach advanced grammatical concepts such as different verb tenses, the passive voice, and connectors. Enable students to use grammatical terminology correctly, such as verbs, nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. Develop students’ skills in areas such as problem-solving, discussions, and teamwork. Expand students’ grammar and language vocabulary relevant to the course content. |
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| ENG.232 | writing3 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.222 |
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The course provides students with practice in producing a variety of grammatically correct sentences within coherent and logical paragraphs, with an emphasis on using topic sentences in all forms of writing. Developing and organizing ideas appropriately. Providing the knowledge and understanding of the writing process, including its main stages, how to present supporting ideas, and the form and function of an essay. Enabling students to use English with high proficiency in writing. Equipping students with mental skills such as writing planning, brainstorming, and sentence formulation. Developing scientific and professional skills such as using technology in research and teamwork. Teaching students how to write different types of paragraphs. |
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| ENG.233 | comperhention3 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.223 |
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This curriculum provides students with authentic reading texts aligned with their interests, aiming to develop their text comprehension, reading skills, vocabulary enrichment, and grammatical analysis. The curriculum also encourages students to engage in discussion, inference, and writing. Secondary objectives include introducing students to diverse cultures and healthy lifestyles, promoting proper technology use, enhancing communication with others, developing practical livelihood skills, and fostering sensory, aesthetic, and emotional awareness. |
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| ENG.234 | phonetics2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.224 |
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This course studies phonology, including the sound system, phonological processes, syllable structure, stress, and distinctive features that form the core of the subject. Introducing students to phonological rules, including deletion, insertion, and assimilation rules. Comparing phonology with morphology on one hand, and phonology with phonetics on the other. Familiarizing students with key phonological theories used in solving various phonological problems. Developing students' skills in phonetic transcription. |
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| ENG.235 | conversation3 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.225 |
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Enable second-year students to speak English fluently and teach them to use various academic communication skills. Encourage students to speak fluently through conversational methods and various classroom activities. Develop language proficiency with a focus on speaking skills. Use English in different situations and employ everyday terminology commonly used by people in both colloquial and standard contexts. |
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| ENG.236 | listening | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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To understand sound layers, word syllables, stress, and correct phonetic pronunciation. To enable students to learn through listening and conversation. To train students in summarizing spoken information. To train students in taking notes while listening. |
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| ENG.241 | grammer4 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.231 |
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Teaching basic grammatical skills in English, such as nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Enabling students to understand and use grammatical structures and rules correctly, such as adverbial clauses, conditional sentences, and the passive voice. Developing students' cognitive skills, such as logical reasoning and problem-solving. Enhancing students' academic and professional skills, such as using technology and teamwork. Expanding students' grammatical and linguistic vocabulary. Training students to solve exercises and activities individually and in groups. |
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| ENG.242 | writing 4 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.232 |
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Learning and understanding the main stages of the writing process. 2. Presenting sufficient supporting ideas to develop coherent paragraphs. 3. Knowing the basic structure and function of an essay. 4. Writing different types of introductory and concluding paragraphs as parts of texts. 5. Using creative thinking, reasoning, argumentation, and research in writing, whether individually or in groups. |
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| ENG.243 | comperehension | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.233 |
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Developing reading and text comprehension skills: By providing authentic texts aligned with students' interests, the course aims to enhance students' abilities to understand and comprehend written texts. Expanding vocabulary and analyzing linguistic structures: The course also aims to enrich students' vocabulary and strengthen their abilities to analyze and understand the grammatical structures used in texts. Developing writing and expression skills: The course encourages students to engage in discussions, draw conclusions, and practice writing, with the goal of nurturing their ability to express ideas and communicate effectively. Introducing students to different cultures and customs: The course seeks to promote cultural awareness among students and guide them toward understanding the cultures and customs of different peoples through the provided texts. Developing practical and personal skills: The course aims to enhance students' skills in using technology appropriately, strengthen the practical skills necessary for professional success, and foster sensory, aesthetic, and emotional awareness. |
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| ENG.244 | phonetics3 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.234 |
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Understanding Phonetics: Introducing students to the concepts of phonetics and the differences between phonetics and phonology. Analyzing Sounds and Words: Teaching students to analyze speech sounds, recognize distinctive phonetic features, and understand the structure of word syllables. Developing Correct Pronunciation Skills: Enhancing students' skills in accurately pronouncing English sounds and words. Expanding Linguistic Knowledge: Deepening students' understanding of linguistic phonetics and its functions. Enhancing Cognitive Skills: Strengthening students' ability to identify syllable and word structures, and distinguish between stressed and unstressed syllables/tones in words or sentences. |
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| ENG.245 | conversation4 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.235 |
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Develop conversational and listening skills in English. Enhance students' understanding of the diverse cultures associated with the English language. Teach the use of linguistic methods and techniques necessary for effective communication. Develop students' abilities in delivering presentations and lectures in English. Encourage students to collaborate and work in teams on English language tasks. |
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| ENG.246 | Listening Comprehension | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.236 |
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Develop listening and comprehension skills for audio texts. Teach methods of effective and confident communication in various contexts. Improve students' overall speaking and listening abilities. Enable students to learn through listening and conversation. Enhance the ability to extract summaries from audio conversations |
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| ENG.351 | Grammatical Structure | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.241 |
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Understanding verbs and their structure in sentences: This includes introducing students to verbs and their role in sentences as action verbs, stative verbs, or imperative verbs, as well as understanding their conjugation and agreement with subjects, objects, and modifiers. Recognizing noun phrases: This objective aims to familiarize students with noun phrases and their roles in sentences, such as object nouns, agent nouns, compound nouns, complementary phrases, definite and indefinite phrases, among others. Using pre-modifiers and post-modifiers: This objective involves learning to use pre-modifiers and post-modifiers such as adjectives, adverbs, adjectival phrases, and adverbial phrases to enhance meaning and improve linguistic communication. Understanding and using verbal phrases, participial verbs, and gerunds: This objective aims to teach students verbal phrases such as verb clauses, conditional phrases, and prepositional phrases, as well as how to use participles and gerunds to enrich texts and express ideas more precisely. Recognizing adverbial and adjectival phrases: This objective includes teaching students adverbial and adjectival phrases and their role in refining meanings, adding details, and enhancing descriptions within sentences. |
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| ENG.352 | vocabulary1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Inferring vocabulary meanings through textual context, as textual elements provide clues to understanding meaning. These elements include: Direct definitions. Repetition of sentences in different forms. Examples. Comparisons. Descriptions. Contextual relationships between words. Synonyms and antonyms. Summaries. Understanding word structure (such as suffixes and roots) to select the appropriate meaning. Recognizing word relationships such as synonyms and antonyms, as new vocabulary can be learned by associating it with previously known words. Learning to use dictionaries and selecting appropriate meanings for words when meaning cannot be inferred from textual context or grammatical structure. |
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| ENG.353 | Linguistics 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Recognize the features and characteristics of language, and understand what linguistics is and its branches. Distinguish between written and spoken language. Analyze sounds and study their articulation points. Analyze words, phrases, and sentences. Use language in real-life contexts. |
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| ENG.354 | translation 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Introduce students to the basic concepts of translation and translation methods. Enhance students' ability to translate general texts across various fields. Train students to translate different types of sentences. Train students to understand the nature of common translation errors. Improve students' fundamental translation skills. |
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| ENG.355 | Phonetics 4 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.244 |
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To provide advanced study of stress distribution within words, such as focus on complex words, compound words, and lexical pairs. To offer students a detailed study of intonation, including types of intonation, its form and function, compound sounds and pitch, and some functions of English sounds, etc. To focus on the functions of intonation, such as lexical function, grammatical function, and discourse function in intonation. To use suprasegmental features in English (stress, intonation) to control words, phrases, and sentences. To master placing stress marks on complex words, compound words, and lexical pairs in the correct position, and to recognize the importance and role of "stress" and "intonation" in English. |
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| FR.356 | French Language 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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This course is offered as a general requirement aimed at introducing English Language Department students to French as a second foreign language, with a focus on practical and comparative aspects that enrich their linguistic and academic experiences. |
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| ENG.361 | Grammatical structure 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.351 |
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To provide students with knowledge of English syntax and morphology. To familiarize students with skills in English syntax and morphology. To acquaint students with syntactic and morphological terminology. To develop fundamental skills in this structural grammatical school. |
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| ENG.362 | vocabulary 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.352 |
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Expanding Vocabulary: The course aims to enhance students' vocabulary by introducing them to a wide and diverse range of words and expressions. Promoting Precise Expression: The course focuses on training students to express themselves skillfully using a variety of eloquent words and phrases. Introducing Words in Diverse Contexts: Students are introduced to new words through their use in sentences, dialogues, tables, illustrative images, or detailed explanations of their meanings. Comprehensive Vocabulary Expansion: The course works on comprehensively enriching students' vocabulary, enabling them to communicate confidently and effectively in multiple fields and linguistic skills. |
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| ENG.363 | Linguistics 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.353 |
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Identify the features and characteristics of language, and understand linguistics and its branches. Differentiate between written and spoken language. Analyze speech sounds and study their articulation. Analyze words, phrases, and sentences. Use language in real-life contexts. |
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| ENG.364 | translation 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.354 |
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Analyze the text before translating it and understand the appropriate translation steps. Apply the most effective techniques in translating different specialized texts. Identify the difficulties and challenges a translator may face when translating specialized texts. Possess the basic skills necessary for translation and develop an intermediate level of confidence in translation practice. Use specialized dictionaries in dealing with various types of texts (journalistic, economic, Islamic, technical, scientific, and literary). |
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| FR.365 | French Language 2 | 3 | General | FR.356 |
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This course is offered as a general requirement aimed at introducing English Language Department students to French as a second foreign language, with a focus on practical and comparative aspects that enrich their linguistic and academic experiences. |
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| ENG.471 | Syntax 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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To provide students with knowledge of English syntax and morphology. To familiarize students with skills in English syntax and morphology. To acquaint students with syntactic and morphological terminology. To develop fundamental skills in this structural grammatical approach. |
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| ENG.472 | Academic Writing 1 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.242 |
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To develop students' skills in creating and writing essays in English. To provide grammatical rules and writing guidelines on how to structure an essay in English. To prepare students academically for writing essays and paragraphs in academic English. To equip students with the ability to analyze English texts and identify linguistic errors. To supply schools and other educational institutions with English language graduates capable of writing essays or any paragraph in English by achieving the four objectives mentioned above. |
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| ENG.473 | Theoretical linguistics | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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The course in Theoretical Linguistics serves as a foundation for understanding linguistic structure and systems through the study of theories and analytical frameworks that explain human language phenomena. The course focuses on the abstract and analytical aspects of language, separate from direct field applications. General Objectives: Introduce students to the fundamental principles and theories in theoretical linguistics. Develop students' ability to analyze linguistic phenomena across different levels of analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics). Enhance critical understanding of diverse linguistic theories (such as structuralism, generativism, functionalism, and cognitive linguistics). Enable students to connect linguistic theory to applications in fields such as language teaching, translation, or natural language processing. Foster skills in abstract thinking and logical analysis of linguistic systems. |
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| ENG.474 | research methodology | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Introduce students to research paper planning and writing skills, including formulating research problems, using primary sources, and documentation techniques. Provide students with step-by-step guidance on writing academic papers that require research from multiple sources accessible to them. Help students understand the difference between essays and research papers. Familiarize students with basic research tools such as bibliographies, indexes, online resources, and library catalogs. Briefly describe any plans implemented to develop and improve the course (e.g., increased use of information technology or web-based reference materials, content updates based on new research in the field). Encourage students to use web-based reference materials (online language journals, language websites, general web search engines, etc.). ر |
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| ENG.475 | literature1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Introduce English literature and its genres: poetry, short stories, and drama. Prepare the student to be an active participant in literary and intellectual dialogues, both within classrooms and in society. Deepen the student's knowledge of literary characteristics and distinguish between different literary genres. Enhance analytical literary skills and stimulate creativity in the student. |
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| ENG.481 | syntax2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.471 |
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Develop a deep understanding of sentence structure and its analysis at both syntactic and morphological levels. Enhance skills in linguistic analysis of complex structures in English. Introduce tools and methodologies for testing and analyzing grammatical relationships between words and phrases. Support the application of grammatical knowledge in academic and research contexts. Improve the ability to interpret grammatical dynamics and produce accurate and effective linguistic structures. |
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| ENG.482 | academic writing2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.472 |
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Teach students how to write academically in English correctly. Enable students to understand and grasp the transition from paragraph to essay in academic writing. Develop students' essay writing skills and improve their level through training and practice. Enable students to write various types of stories and nurture their writing talents. Foster students' academic growth, exploration, and development of their individual intellectual skills. |
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| ENG.483 | Applied linguistics | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.363 |
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Understand the nature of applied linguistics and its relationship with other fields. Recognize the importance of applied linguistics in our daily lives. Explore the relationship between applied linguistics and other disciplines such as sociology and psychology. Apply theories of language acquisition and teaching to solve problems in this field. |
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| ENG.484 | Morphology | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Introduce students to morphology and its importance in analyzing word structure. Enable students to understand types of morphemes and use them in word formation. Develop students' ability to distinguish between inflection and derivation in English. Enhance students' skills in analyzing compound words and understanding the differences between them and phrases. Introduce students to English word roots of Latin and Greek origin. |
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| ENG.485 | Literature 2 | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.475 |
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Prepare the student to understand core literature specialization materials such as short stories, novels, plays, and literary criticism. This is achieved through an introduction to literature and poetry, divided into three parts (literary terminology, poetry, and the history of the English language and literature). Enable the student to identify and classify literary texts, understand their elements, characteristics, purposes, and potential benefits. The influence of the author's gender, inclinations, schools of thought, and affiliations on the literary work is also clarified. Broaden the student’s horizons and enhance their ability to read and engage with unfamiliar literary genres. The course works to develop reading skills, distinguish the quality of literary works, and stimulate the desire for exploration and inquiry. Enable the student to analyze various literary works using descriptive, critical, analytical, and comparative methods. The curriculum provides diversity to strengthen the student's literary analysis skills. Teach the student how to approach literary works objectively, free from bias and prejudice. The student learns to respect authors' rights, uphold freedom of expression, benefit from others’ perspectives, and evaluate literary content comprehensively. |
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| ENG.486 | Graduation project | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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Comprehensively prepare students to design and conduct specialized academic research in their field. Develop a deep understanding of contemporary research issues and literature in the student's discipline. Enhance critical thinking skills and data analysis abilities. Encourage creativity and innovation in preparing and discussing research theses. Equip students for work in academic or professional fields that require research skills. |
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