Bachelor of Arabic Language

Mission

To prepare and qualify distinguished teachers in the field of Arabic language and literature who are capable of serving society and effectively utilizing modern technologies in their professional performance and self-development. This is achieved through qualified faculty members, quality-assured curricula, an integrated learning environment that balances theory and practice, diverse teaching methods, and modern assessment approaches.

Objectives

• Providing students with fundamental concepts and knowledge in Arabic language and literature and related fields.
• Enabling students to master core language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Equipping students with skills in linguistic thinking and literary criticism.
• Enabling students to utilize modern technologies in their professional performance and self-development.
• Developing students’ communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Learning Outcomes

First: Knowledge and Understanding

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the principles and fundamental rules of the Arabic language.
• Explain key concepts and theories in Arabic language and literature.
• Identify classical and modern linguistic, literary, and critical theories.

Second: Cognitive Skills

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Distinguish between linguistic issues and correct and incorrect forms.
• Analyze linguistic and literary phenomena through accurate morphological, grammatical, and rhetorical analysis.
• Compare classical and modern literary and critical theories.

Third: Professional and Practical Skills

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Apply language skills accurately and effectively in various linguistic contexts.
• Conduct research in Arabic language and literature in accordance with sound scientific methodology.
• Apply critical theories and linguistic approaches to the analysis, interpretation, and appreciation of texts.

Fourth: General Skills

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Utilize modern knowledge sources and technologies to develop professional and research competencies.
• Communicate effectively with diverse professional and local community stakeholders.
• Adhere to integrity and ethical and professional practice.

About

The Department of Arabic Language is among the earliest academic departments at the University, having been established at the inception of the Faculty in the academic year 1988–1989. Thirteen cohorts have graduated from the Department to date, with enrollment numbers varying annually due to several factors, most notably the relationship between educational interest and post-graduation employment opportunities.

The Bachelor’s Program in Arabic Language and Literature is one of the key programs offered by the University within the Faculty of Education. Its importance is reflected in several aspects, most notably:

• Arabic is the language of Islam, the language of the Holy Quran, and the official language of the state. It is the language of education, media, and public discourse.
• Technological and digital advancement necessitates adapting modern technologies to serve the Arabic language and its sciences, including the development of Arabic-based programming and digital applications.
• Open scientific, cultural, and social interaction with other nations requires preserving Arabic linguistic identity and heritage and introducing Arabic language, sciences, and culture to the world.
• Developing linguistic competence among members of society enhances productivity and the quality of work in institutions.
• Attention to the Arabic language supports all other academic disciplines and fields of knowledge.
• The program fulfills societal and national needs for Arabic language specialists and contributes to labor-market development and economic and developmental requirements.

What distinguishes us

 

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates may pursue careers in the following fields:

• Arabic language teacher in public and private schools.
• Employment in various media outlets, including journalism, radio, television, and news agencies.
• News editing, linguistic proofreading, and reviewing academic research and publications.
• Employment in research centers, publishing houses, and language academies.