Academic Staff

Chairperson:  Prof. Nourelddin Abdeen

Professors: Prof. Bashir Faraj

Associate Prof: Dr Samir Itani

Mission

The Department of Arabic provides enriching opportunities for learning, addresses new challenges and responsibilities in a demanding environment where quality is paramount, enables the personal development of individuals, and enhances critical thinking and learning for life and professional experience. This is achieved through providing a comprehensive program that qualifies students to achieve personal goals, aspirations and individuality.

Objectives 

1. Improve the educational process and enhance the students’ academic knowledge;

2. Help students acquire literary and analytical skills in an environment that encourages interactive education and self-      learning;

3. Develop students’ sense of pride in the Arabic Language;

4. Develop students’ ability to conduct cultural dialogues and open up to the other;

5. Dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, linguistic beauty, and literary masterpieces of the Arabic language, from classical poetry to modern prose.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline features of different literary genres; 

• Identify major linguistic topics; 

• Distinguish different methods of teaching; 

• Compose arguments and well-developed essays; 

• Develop personal responses to literary works;

Degree Requirements

To obtain a bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature, students must successfully complete a total of 99 credits + ICDL. The standard duration for the completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree is 6 semesters.

Career Opportunities

• In education: Arabic is a language taught in schools, institutes and other educational centers. With the development in technology, more and more courses are offered online for students interested in the Arabic language. Many such platforms today have a need for graduates of the Arabic Department.

• Organizing workshops relevant to education.

• Proofreading and editing at various publishing houses or other media outlets, such as newspapers and magazines, electronic publications, as well as editing research papers and theses.

• Writing reviews and blurbs for books and other publications as part of the marketing process. Publishing houses, thus, require that the work be read, and a synopsis be written from the reader’s perspective.

• Working on major research projects or with teams interested in educational development. These require the recruitment of a number of people. Such opportunities are more abundant abroad.

• The media and the press, where graduates find the opportunity to write in newspapers and magazines, in particular on topics relevant to their field of specialization. Writers may submit creative or critical work.

• Editorial work

• Preparing official correspondences at large institutions, for politicians or other public figures.

• A graduate of the Arabic Department may establish their own business online, focusing on various topics such as TAFL, or helping learners out.

• Working on scientific movies relevant to Arabic on Youtube, which can be a good source of income.

Overview: 

Dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, linguistic beauty, and literary masterpieces of the Arabic language, from classical poetry to modern prose.

Focus Areas: 

Classical & Modern Literature, Arabic Linguistics & Grammar, Rhetoric, Creative Writing, and Comparative Literature.

Career Paths: 

Education, Professional Editing & Copywriting, Media & Journalism, Creative Writing, Cultural Heritage Management, and Proofreading.

Call to Action: 

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