Bachelor of Arts in English language
Overview
English language program is unique in its importance as it links learners to the requirements of the new era. It basically focuses on two major aspects of teaching English language as well as the English literature.
Objectives
- Training students to develop the basic linguistic and communicative skills so as to be capable of using English for various purposes through utilizing the available teaching aids.
- Introducing English literature in different eras including literary schools of thought.
- Providing students with the basics of the English language and its branches.
- Introducing the basics of translation from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Promoting students’ creative and critical thinking along with the basics of research.
Outcomes
Knowledge
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To recognize/describe the strategies of language skills required for communication.
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To explain the Linguistic aspects, branches of applied linguistics and translation processes
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To define/recognize figures of speech, types of literary forms, ages of criticism, and autobiographies.
Cognitive skills
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To use English Language Skills effectively.
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To solve problems in Linguistics (phonology, morphology and syntax) and applied linguistics (language learning and translation).
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To appreciate and analyze literary texts
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
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To communicate in English appropriately and effectively.
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To use English for reasoning, argumentation and simple research writing individually or in groups
Communication, Information Technology, Numerical Skills
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To use technology for language learning, communication and research
Potential Jobs
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Teaching English language at government and private schools
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Working in translation
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Broadcasting, media and TV
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Calling for Islam
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Diplomatic jobs outside the Kingdom
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Tourism
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Various government jobs
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Teaching at university
