Department of Preparing Teachers of Arabic to Non-Native Speakers

About the Department

The Department of Preparing Teachers of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers is one of the principal pillars of the University's mission to disseminate knowledge and build bridges of cultural communication among nations and civilizations. The Department is dedicated to preparing qualified teachers of Arabic through modern educational approaches and methodologies. It offers progressive academic programs that address the diverse levels of learners and integrate both linguistic and cultural dimensions, thereby enhancing students' ability to communicate effectively in Arabic in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Department Vision

The department vision is to become a globally leading center in preparing teachers of Arabic and promoting its culture, in accordance with international standards of academic quality and excellence, while contributing to strengthening mutual understanding and communication among peoples

Department Mission

The department mission is to provide distinguished and professional education in preparing teachers of Arabic for non-native speakers by combining authenticity with modernity and employing interactive curricula and advanced educational technologies, thereby enabling learners to acquire linguistic and cultural competence and enhancing the University's role in serving both the academic community and the wider world.

Department Goals

Preparing specialized researchers in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers who are capable of producing scientific knowledge.

Developing qualitative and quantitative research skills in the areas of language acquisition and language teaching.

Graduating academic professionals capable of developing Arabic language curricula on a global scale.

Expanding studies in applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics.

Supporting field research that contributes to improving the quality of Arabic language education worldwide.

Academic Nature of the Major

This specialization combines linguistic studies with practical pedagogical training for teacher preparation, including:

• Theoretical Linguistic Studies: Phonetics and Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Applied Linguistics
• Educational Studies: Theories of Language Acquisition,Teaching Strategies and Methodologies, Development of Instructional Materials.
• Practical Training: Field Training and Teaching Practicum, Test Design and Assessment, Analysis of Learner Performance

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates are qualified to work in:

• Arabic language teaching centers at universities and international educational institutions.
•  International schools offering Arabic programs for non-native speakers
• Curriculum and instructional materials development institutions.
• Language testing and assessment centers.
• Immigration and cultural integration institutes.
• Translation and linguistic consultancy services.
• Scientific research and academic positions in universities.