Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor's program in Arabic Language and Literature, with a specialization in Language and Linguistics, aims to emphasize the importance of the Arabic language in its rules, literary texts, and rhetorical aspects across different eras. The program focuses on understanding the Quran, the Hadith, and the linguistic heritage, including poetry and prose. It also explores literary and linguistic sources, defines types of literature and criticism, and traces artistic characteristics and transformations.

Program Objectives

The program seeks to achieve several objectives, including:

• Providing students with a deep understanding of the Arabic language and its literary and linguistic aspects
• Enabling students to analyze and criticize literary texts
• Developing students' linguistic and literary skills through effective communication
• Preparing students to contribute to the development of the Arabic language and literature
• Enhancing students' research skills in the field of Arabic language and literature

Program Structure

The program consists of several components, including:

University Requirements (39 credits)

• English Language 1
• Arabic Grammar and Morphology 1
• Natural Sciences
• Introduction to Humanities
• Research Methods and Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Emirati Society and National Identity
• English Language 2
• Principles of Economics
• Sheikh Zayed's Legacy and Peaceful Coexistence in the UAE
• Islamic Culture
• Introduction to the Quranic Sciences

Program Requirements (54 credits)

• Arabic Grammar and Morphology 2
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Arabic Literature before Islam and in the early Islamic period
• Rhetoric: Meaning and Metaphor
• Arabic Grammar and Morphology 3
• New Rhetoric and Argumentation
• Semiotics
• Linguistic Jurisprudence
• Rhetoric of Expression and Miracles
• Arabic Literature in the Umayyad and Abbasid periods
• Prosody and Rhyme
• Emirati Literature
• Arabic Grammar and Morphology 4
• Field Training
• Graduation Project

Elective Requirements (6 credits)

• Learning Theories and Their Educational Applications
• Writing and Expression Skills
• Moral Education
• Effective Communication Skills
• Research Methods in Language and Literature

Specialization Requirements (21 credits)

• Semantics and Lexicology
• Phonetics and Phonology
• Syntax
• Arabic Language and Media
• Philosophy of Language
• Applied Linguistics
• Linguistic Correction

Program Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

1. Identify linguistic and literary topics from their original sources
2. Distinguish the rules of the Arabic language in reading, writing, speaking, and modern linguistic theories
3. Determine the fields of linguistic study and the procedural concepts of models and linguistic trends
4. Use scientific research tools to produce their research
5. Discuss language and literature issues in creative ways
6. Use basic Arabic language communication skills in research and problem-solving processes
7. Use modern technological means to develop their linguistic, linguistic, and literary knowledge and skills
8. Commit to the ethics of their profession and bear the resulting responsibility
9. Participate in managing individual and team work with a leadership spirit
10. Use criticism and communication skills in their academic environment and community
11. Apply the skills of oratory and persuasion in creative ways to build a moderate personality in thought and behavior

Conclusion

The Bachelor's program in Arabic Language and Literature, with a specialization in Language and Linguistics, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Arabic language and its literary and linguistic aspects. The program aims to develop students' linguistic and literary skills, as well as their research and critical thinking abilities, to prepare them for a career in Arabic language and literature.