English Language and Literature

Academic Staff

Chairperson: Prof. Maysoun Omar

Associate Prof: Dr. Adel Sakaini

Assistant Prof: Dr. Lama Autabashi

Mission

Inspired by the mission of the Faculty of Human Sciences, the Department of English provides maximum opportunities for learning, addresses new challenges and responsibilities in a demanding environment where quality is paramount, enables the personal development of individuals, and develops the mental and intellectual potential of students by promoting critical thinking and sustainable learning for life and professional experience. This is achieved through providing a relaxed atmosphere in which a liberal education offers diversity within the realms of personal goals, aspirations and individuality.

Objectives

• Encouraging personal growth through research, attending conferences, conducting research projects.

• Supervising academic theses according to the Department’s research plan and policies based upon the job-market needs.

• Encouraging interdisciplinary studies and research.

• Providing students with state-of-the-art workshops, training courses and knowledge.

• Encouraging students to think analytically and critically.

• Providing students with a warm, interactive and active environment which motivates students to seek self-development and self-improvement.

• Encouraging students to participate in recreational and cultural activities.

• Preparing graduates capable of coping with the challenges of a constantly changing job-market.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline features of different literary genres.

• Identify major linguistic topics.

• Explain literary and critical theories.

• Distinguish different methods of teaching.

• Produce translations of Arabic and English texts.

• Analyze themes and characters in literary works.

• Compose arguments and supporting ideas to elaborate a thesis statement; • Develop personal responses to literary works.

Degree Requirements

To obtain a Bachelor Degree in English 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 degree is 6 semesters.

Career Opportunities

• Teacher of English

• Translator

• Editor / Proof-reader

• Public Relations Officer

• Executive Secretary

• English-speaking Anchor on TV

• At Publishing Houses

• With Airlines

• With Cultural Organizations

• Language researcher for digital purposes

Overview: 

Analyzing the global impact of the English language through its rich literary traditions, structural linguistics, and critical contemporary theories.

Focus Areas: 

British & American Literature, Theoretical & Applied Linguistics, Literary Criticism, Translation Studies, and Professional Communication.

Career Paths: 

International Relations, Global Corporate Communication, Professional Translation, Editing & Publishing, Teaching, and Content Creation.

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