Overview
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is a supporting academic department within the University, responsible for delivering core humanities courses related to Arabic Language, English Language, and their respective literatures. The Department contributes to enhancing students’ linguistic, intellectual, and cultural competencies, while fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, thereby supporting the overall academic process across various disciplines.

Vision
To achieve excellence in providing supportive humanities education that contributes to the development of students’ linguistic and intellectual skills and enhances their cultural awareness, thereby supporting the quality of higher education outcomes.

Mission
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality courses in Arabic Language, English Language, and their literatures through a stimulating academic environment that promotes critical thinking, effective communication, and the development of cultural and human values, in support of the academic mission across all disciplines.

Objectives

• Equip students with essential language skills in both Arabic and English.
• Develop students’ critical thinking and literary analysis skills.
• Enhance academic writing and effective communication skills.
• Enable students to understand and analyze literary texts using scientific approaches.
• Support the academic process across various disciplines through humanities courses.
• Promote cultural and human awareness among students.
• Instill ethical and human values within the learning environment.

Core Values

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is guided by a set of core values, including:

Academic excellence in teaching and learning.
Academic integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
Respect for language, culture, and diversity.
Critical thinking and intellectual openness.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Academic and social responsibility.
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.