Department of Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers

About the Department

he Department of Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers is one of the principal pillars of the University's mission to disseminate knowledge and build bridges of cultural communication among different cultures. The Department is dedicated to teaching the Arabic language in accordance with the latest educational methodologies and pedagogical approaches through progressive academic programs that address the varying levels of learners and integrate both linguistic and cultural dimensions. This approach enhances learners' ability to communicate effectively in Arabic in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Department Vision

The Department vision is to become a globally leading center for teaching the Arabic language and promoting its culture, in accordance with international standards of academic quality and excellence, while contributing to building bridges of understanding and communication among peoples.

Department Mission

The Department mission is to provide distinguished and professional Arabic language education that combines authenticity with modernity and is based on interactive curricula and advanced educational technologies, enabling learners to acquire linguistic and cultural competence and enhancing the University's role in serving the academic community and the wider world.

Department Goals

• Empowering students with fundamental linguistic competencies in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

 

• Preparing graduates capable of linking the Arabic language to its cultural and civilizational contexts.

 

• Developing learners' skills in utilizing modern technologies in learning Arabic.

Enhancing effective communication abilities in Arabic within educational and everyday contexts.

• Developing systematic linguistic thinking and analytical skills.

 

Academic Nature of the Specialization

This specialization combines linguistic studies with practical pedagogical applications and includes:

• Theoretical Linguistic Studies: Phonetics and Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Applied Linguistics

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.