- About the program
- Subjects
Certificate awarded
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language.
Major
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate high proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Apply linguistic theories to analyze the structure and functions of the English language.
- Critically evaluate various genres of English literature within their historical and cultural contexts.
Program objectives
- Provide students with a solid foundation in English linguistics, literature and translation.
- Develop students' critical thinking and analytical skills through the study of diverse texts.
- Equip graduates with advanced communication skills necessary for professional and academic success.
Job Market
- English language teaching (EFL);in public and private sectors.
- Translation and interpretation services.
- Content writing, editing, and copywriting.
- Roles in media, public relations , and international organizations.
Description
The B.A. in English language program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The program covers a wide range of subjects from foundational linguistics to contemporary literature, preparing students for a globalized job market that demands high linguistic competence and intercultural understanding.
Program content
Duration
8 Terms
General credits
15
Elective credits
0
Compulsory credits
126
Total credits
141
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| IS.O11 | Islamic culture | 2 | General | - |
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The course aims to consolidate the Islamic identity and the principle of moderation among students of the English language department. It seeks to equip students with dialogue skills and the ability to refute misconception using the language of their specialization. Furthermore, the course fosters a balanced awareness that Harmonizes religious contrasts with cultural openness, while ensuring the mastery Sharia' related terminology in English to represent Islam effectively in a global context. Course syllabus: 1-The status of knowledge and Science in Islam. 2- Concept of Islamic culture: Definition and sources from Holly Quran and Sunnah. 3- Features of Islamic culture: Distinctive features compared to other cultures. 4- Doctrine (Aqidah) and it's impact: An Analytical Study of the pillars of faith. 5- The Biography (Sira) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). 6- Social and ethical systems in Islam: Human rights, the status of women, family jurisprudence, and the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. 7- Family rights in Islam: Rights of parents, spouses, and children. 8- Rights of a Muslim towards fellow Muslims. 9- Discussion of contemporary issues: Modernity, globalization, and various intellectual currents from an Islamic perspective. |
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| ARL.012 | Arabic language | 2 | General | - |
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The course is designed for students of the department of English (non-speclisists) to foster cultural and linguistic cohesion. Classical Arabic serve as the fundamental pillar of identity and social belonging, as well as the medium of the Holly Quran. Given its status as one of the most influential living languages today, this course aims to empower students to use the language proficiently in accordance with correct grammatical and morphological rules. This proficiency is intended to enhance their writing skills and facilitate precise translation between the two languages. Course Syllabus 1-parts of speech. 2- Inflectional & decidability: an analysis of declinable and in declinable nouns and verbs, including primary and secondary Inflectional marks. 3- Definite and indefinite articles. 4- The nominal sentence. 5- Annulment particles. 6- Introduction to the morphology. 7- The morphological scales. 8- Verb structure. 9- Rhetorical Sciences. 10- Orthography and dictation. 11- Introduction to literature. 12- practical application. |
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| ENG.111 | Grammar I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental structures of English grammar; it is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the parts of speech and their functional roles within sentence structure. The syllabus of the course are: 1-Pronouns (Types and functions) 2- Nouns ( Types, functions, and forms). 3- Articles ( Definite article, indefinite articles, and zero article). 4- Adjectives( Descriptive, types, and positions). 5- Adverbs ( Types, and position). 6- prepositions . |
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| ENG.112 | Writing I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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The goal of writing is to enable student to master certain writing procedures. The course will cover copying sentences, and short paragraphs, dictation and spelling, punctuation marks and capitalization. |
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| ENG.113 | Comprehension I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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This stage aims at providing students with carefully constructed materials to give them practice to reinforce grammatical contexts covered in related courses. The course focuses on the following syllabus: words, sentences,and paragraph study. Word study means introducing students to the word clues to comprehend the probable meanings, either by using dictionaries or by gussing the meaning from the context. Developing and improving reading speed and to help students acquire the rules of word spelling. Sentence study means to know the form and unit of the sentence, and to examine the relation of one sentence with another. Paragraph study means to acquainte students with simple formation of the paragraph, and give the students practice to answer questions about certain points in the paragraph. |
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| ENG.114 | Conversation I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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The course is designed to help students to develop fluency in English through various guided dialogues related to different situations. In other words, students we live different experiences related to everyday activities. The course will cover the following syllabus: 1- Meeting and Greeting. 2-Giving personal information. Giving formal personal information. 3- Language for particular occasions. 4- Phoning: speaking to a company. 5- Eating in a restaurant. 6- Making and arranging an appointment. 7- Booking tickets. |
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| PS.021 | Psychology | 2 | General | - |
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This course is designed to introduce the essence of general psychology, including its history, subject matter, objectives, and major schools of thought. It explores various theories used to interpret human behavior in particular, and the behavior of living organisms in general. The Psychology curriculum comprises the following topics: 1- concept of psychology, evolution, objectives, and branches. 2- Research methodologies in education and psychology. 3- schools of psychology and contemporary perspectives. 4- Drive behavior, innate drivers, acquired drives, and unconscious motivation. 5- Neurological and Bilogical bases of behavior. 6' Theories of emotion and influencing factors, perceptions and influencing factors. 7- The concept of intelligence: influencing factors and theories. 8- Factors influencing personality and theories of personality. 9- Psychology disorders and therapeutic approaches. |
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| NC.023 | National culture | 2 | General | - |
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This course is designed to consolidate the values of citizenship and national identity among students by exploring the historical, geographical, and social dimensions that have shaped the nation's character. It emphasizes the preservation of cultural and civilizational heritage while analyzing the role of national institutions in comprehensive development. Furthermore, the course empowers students to articulate that balances authentic national roots with an openness to global cultures. The course will cover the following syllabus: 1- concept of National culture: Definitions, characteristics, and the interplay between local culture and globalization. 2- Geopolitics and human geography: The stragic location of the nation and its impact on international relations. 3- Main historical milestone: A study of national movements, independence stage, and the foundation of the modern state. 4- Society and demographic: Social structure, core values, traditions, and customs. 5- Political and Constitutional system: Rights and responsibilities, active citizenship, and state institutions. 6- Sustainable development and national vision: Future economic and social goals, the pivotal role of youth. 7- intangible heritage: Arts, folk literature, and architecture as symbols of identity. 8- Contemporary national issues: Current challenges and strategies for addressing them within a global context. |
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| ENG.221 | Grammar II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.111 |
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This course aims to advance students from the level of identifying parts of speech to the stage of sentence construction and its temporal synchronization. It focuses on analyzing the tense systems of verbs and their functional application to express events with contextual precision. Furthermore, the course covers the study of auxiliary verbs and compartive forms, enabling students to formulate complex sentences characterized by structureal integrity and semantic clarity. This serves as the fundamental Cornerstone for writing and speaking in both life and introductory academic contexts. The course comprises the following topics: 1- Verbs: transitive & intransitive verbs, regular and irregular verbs, and linking verbs. 2- Tenses: Past, Present, and Future Tenses. 3- Modal verbs. |
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| ENG.222 | Writing II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.112 |
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| ENG.223 | Comprehension II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.113 |
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| ENG.224 | Phonetics I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.225 | Conversation II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.114 |
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| CO.031 | Computer Science | 2 | General | - |
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This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in essential computing applications and information technology. The curriculum focuses on developing proficency in: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Excel Application, and Information Network. |
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| HIS.033 | History of Islamic civilization | 2 | General | - |
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This course aims to shed light on the philosophy of Islamic-Arab civilization, its fundamental concepts, and its impact on Muslim society. It examines the relationship between this civilization and its predecessors, as well as its contributions to humanity through the study of the Arab conflict with other nations. The course focuses on the following syllabus: 1- Defining Islamic Arab civilization: concept and scope. 2- Roots of Arab civilization pre' Islam, stages of formation, growth, prosperity, and decline. 3- Arab-Muslim interaction with non-arab nations, an analysis of the integration of diverse cultures (Persian, Greeks, Roman, ...etc.), into the islamic fold and their contributions to the advancement of Islamic civilization in fields such as, Philosophy, Medicine, Mathematicas, and Industry. 4- Counter perspectives of Arab foreign relations, negative intellectual friction, including historical antagonism towards Arabs and Muslims and attempt to undermine the foundations of Islam. 5- The Arabization movement. Causes and consequences, with a focus on the Arabization of the administrative department (Diwans), currency, and the postal system. 6- Channels of transmission to Europe, the influence of Islamic civilization on Europe through Al-Andalus, Sicily, and the Crusades. What is highlighting the documented achievements and legacies of Islamic civilization. |
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| ENG.231 | Grammar III | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.221 |
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| ENG.232 | Writing III | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.222 |
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| ENG.233 | Comprehension III | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.223 |
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| ENG.234 | Phonetics II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.224 |
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| ENG.235 | Conversation III | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.225 |
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| ENG.236 | Listening Comprehension I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.241 | Grammar IV | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.231 |
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| ENG.242 | Writing IV | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.232 |
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| ENG.243 | Comprehension IV | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.233 |
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| ENG.244 | Phonetics III | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.234 |
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| ENG.245 | Conversation IV | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.235 |
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| ENG.246 | Listening Comprehension | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.236 |
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| ENG351 | Grammatical Structure I | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.241 |
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| ENG.352 | Vocabulary I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG353 | Linguistics I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.354 | Translation I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.355 | Phonetics IV | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.244 |
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| FRL.356 | French Language 1 | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.361 | Grammatical Structure II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG351 |
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| ENG.362 | Vocabulary II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.352 |
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| ENG.363 | Linguistics II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG353 |
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| ENG.364 | Translation II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.354 |
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| FRL.365 | French Language II | 3 | General | FRL.356 |
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| ENG.471 | Syntax I | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.361 |
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| ENG.472 | Academic Writing I | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.242 |
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| ENG.473 | Theoretical Linguistics | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.363 |
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| ENG.474 | Research Methodology | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.475 | Literature I | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.481 | Syntax II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.471 |
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| ENG.482 | Academic Writing II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.472 |
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| ENG.483 | Applied Linguistics | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.473 |
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| ENG.484 | Morphology | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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| ENG.485 | Literature II | 3 | Compulsory | ENG.475 |
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| ENG.486 | Graduation Project | 3 | Compulsory | - |
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The primary objective of the graduation project is to enable students to apply advanced scientific research methodologies within the field of English studies, it emphasizes the strategic selection and implementation of appropriate metrics and standardized assessments tailored to the research design developed in the final semester. Ultimately, the project serves as a Cornerstone for qualifying students to conduct rigorous, specialized schoolarly research in their future professional and academic careers. |
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