قسم اللغة العربية وآدابها – جامعة الطفيلة التقنية

Department of Arabic Language and Literature

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Prof. Nizar Abdallah Khaleel Aldhmour

Head of Department of Arabic Language and Literature

Department of Arabic Language and Literature

Overview

The Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the College of Arts, Tafila Technical University, was established in 2006. The first cohort of Bachelor’s degree graduates completed their studies in 2009. The Department is supported by a specialized academic staff dedicated to teaching the various fields of Arabic language and literature, including literature, criticism, grammar, morphology, and linguistics, in accordance with modern academic approaches. Faculty members actively participate in local and international conferences and academic events, and contribute to the examination of postgraduate theses, thereby strengthening the Department’s academic and research presence. The Department also aspires to expand its academic offerings by introducing a graduate program in literature and criticism, in response to student demand and ongoing academic development.

Vision

To achieve leadership and excellence in the teaching and research of Arabic language and literature, in alignment with international academic standards and with a strong regional presence.

Mission

To prepare qualified graduates in Arabic language and literature who possess strong analytical, critical, and creative skills, enabling them to adapt to evolving knowledge landscapes and compete effectively in diverse professional fields, within an advanced academic and research environment.

Objectives

Develop academic programs in line with international standards and labor market needs.
Promote scientific research in Arabic language and literature and link it to societal needs.
Enhance students’ linguistic, critical, and creative competencies.
Encourage participation in local and international conferences and academic events.
Prepare graduates for careers in education, research, and cultural and media institutions.
Support the establishment of graduate programs in literature and criticism.

Values

Academic excellence and quality.
Preservation of linguistic and cultural identity.
Academic integrity.
Creativity and innovation.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Social responsibility.

Department Majors

Credit Hour

Bachelor Degree

Program Overview
The Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Literature focuses on the study of the Arabic language in its linguistic, literary, and critical dimensions, including grammar, morphology, rhetoric, and both classical and modern Arabic literature. The program aims to develop students’ abilities in literary appreciation, linguistic analysis, and accurate written and oral expression. It also enables students to understand the richness of the Arab cultural and intellectual heritage and its literary evolution. Furthermore, the program prepares qualified graduates capable of serving the Arabic language in education, media, and research fields.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of Arabic grammar and morphology and apply them correctly.
Analyze literary texts from classical and modern periods using critical approaches.
Understand the development of Arabic literature across different historical periods.
Apply creative and functional writing skills in clear and accurate Arabic.
Identify and effectively use rhetorical styles in expression.
Conduct scientific research in the fields of Arabic language and literature.
Utilize the Arabic language in education, media, and translation contexts.
Work effectively within academic and multidisciplinary teams.

Program Structure (Brief Study Plan)
The study plan includes the following components:

University Requirements: Arabic language skills, computer skills, communication skills, critical thinking.
Major Requirements: Grammar, morphology, rhetoric, pre-Islamic literature, Abbasid literature, modern literature, literary criticism, linguistics.
Practical Courses: Creative writing, linguistic editing, text analysis, manuscript editing.
Practical Training: Training in teaching skills or in media and cultural institutions.
Graduation Project: A scientific research project in one of the fields of Arabic language or literature.

Career Opportunities