The College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences offers a bachelor's program (Arabic Language and Literature), where the university decided to start opening this program in response to market requirements and the local community’s need for it, and through which the college aspires to contribute effectively to the development of the UAE society by preparing qualified cadres that employ the Arabic language, literature and technologies and absorb the heritage of the nation, and is open to the curricula and visions of others, in line with the framework of the national qualifications system for the United Arab Emirates.
The BA program (Arabic Language and Literature) at Al Ain University aspires to be a leading educational center in disseminating literary, linguistic and critical knowledge and preparing professional cadres specialized in literary and linguistic studies according to the educational system of the United Arab Emirates.
Spreading literary, linguistic and critical knowledge within an educational system characterized by integration, development and openness, and preparing specialists in literary and linguistic studies, equipped with adequate communication skills, and qualified to apply this knowledge and experiences in research fields, and in all fields of work that require the employment of Arabic, its literature and techniques, absorbing the heritage of the nation, and open to curricula and perspectives of others, affirming the values of belonging, developing critical thinking, self-learning and teamwork.
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level 7 Specifications (Concise) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
demonstrate specialized knowledge and motivation to innovation, self-learning and cooperative learning in the study of the Arabic language and its literature and related concepts, principles, theories, skills, directions, rules and relevant standards. |
1.3 |
| 2 |
employ the Arabic grammar in morphology, grammar and rhetoric to enhance its effective communication skills: reading, writing and speaking, and improving his understanding of the various religious and traditional texts. |
1.3.5.8 |
| 3 |
choose appropriate research, critical and technical means and methodologies to distinguish between the ages of Arabic Literature, ancient and modern, their multiple artistic trends, their literary and linguistic schools, and their theories and applications. |
1.2.3.5.6.8.9 |
| 4 |
employ reflective thinking, critical analysis and self-evaluation skills in developing knowledge, skills and values related to the Arabic language and literature. |
1.2.3.4.5.8.9 |
| 5 |
develop the linguistic and literary skills acquired with its research, technical and leadership dimensions, which contribute to maintaining the Arabic language and its literature, and solving problems related to its use in daily life in the areas of social communication, scientific publishing and technical development in innovative ways. |
1.2.3.4.5.7.10 |
| 6 |
appreciate the role of scientific, research and technological developments in uncovering the theoretical and material historical cradle of the relationship of Arab culture with other human cultures, and enhancing its immediate and future role in advancing humanity. |
2.4.5.10.11 |
| 7 |
shoulder his responsibilities towards spreading the Arabic language and its literature, establishing affiliation with it, wanting to learn and teach it, understanding the various religious and heritage texts and following its morals. |
4.6.7.8.9.10.11 |
| Course No | Course Title | CR.H. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category: University General Requirements | |||
| Group: Compulsory (27 CHs) | |||
| 0102120 | Computer Skills | 3 | |
| 0201111A | Science and Life | 3 | |
| 0401120 | English 1 | 3 | |
| 0401121 | English 2 | 3 | 0401120 |
| 0405100 | Arabic Language | 3 | |
| 0406110 | Islamic Culture | 3 | |
| 0409103 | UAE Studies | 3 | |
| 0501170A | Fund. of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 0508203A | Scientific Research Methodology | 3 | |
| Society and Civilization | |||
| Elective Courses (3 CHs) | |||
| 0406100 | Arabs & Muslims’ Contributions to Arts and Sciences | 3 | |
| 0408100A | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| 0408101A | Physical Education and Health | ||
| 0409100A | Ethical Awareness | 3 | |
| 0409102A | Environmental Awareness | 3 | |
| Administrative Skills | |||
| Elective Courses (3 CHs) | |||
| 0303100 | Law and Society | 3 | |
| 0408103A | Thinking Skills | 3 | |
| 0408104A | Self-Assessment | 3 | |
| 0501100A | Introduction to Time Management | 3 | |
| 0501150A | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 | |
| College Requirements | |||
| Compulsory College Requirements (15 CHs) | |||
| 0403101A | Teaching Diverse Students | 3 | |
| 0404200A | Instructional Technology | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0405205A | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |
| 0405206A | Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| 0408102A | Educational Psychology | 3 | 0408100A |
| Specialization Requirements | |||
| Compulsory Courses (66 CHs) | |||
| 0405111 | The art of writing and composition | 3 | |
| 0405112 | Literary Appreciation | 3 | |
| 0405201 | Syntax 1 | 3 | |
| 0405210 | Arabic Rhetoric 1 | 3 | |
| 0405211 | Pre-Islamic Literature | 3 | |
| 0405212 | Prosody | 3 | |
| 0405222 | Morphology 1 | 3 | |
| 0405312 | Literary Criticism | 3 | 0405211 |
| 0405323 | Early Islamic and Umayyad Literature | 3 | 0405211 |
| 0405325 | Abbasid Literature | 3 | 0405211 |
| 0405401 | Syntax 2 | 3 | 0405201 |
| 0405402 | Linguistics | 3 | |
| 0405403 | The Qur’anic Eloquence | 3 | 0405210 |
| 0405405 | Syntax 3 | 3 | 0405401 |
| 0405406 | Syntax 4 | 3 | 0405405 |
| 0405411 | Andalusian Literature | 3 | 0405325 |
| 0405420 | Modern Arabic Literature | 3 | 0405411 |
| 0405421 | Arabic Rhetoric 2 | 3 | 0405210 |
| 0405422 | Arabic Lexicology | 3 | |
| 0405423 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | |
| 0405425 | Morphology 2 | 3 | 0405222 |
| 0405426 | Phonetics | 3 | |
| Free Courses | |||
| Free Courses: (3 CHs) | |||
| 3 | |||
| Specialization Requirements | |||
| Elective Courses (9 CHs) | |||
| 0405122 | Teaching Arabic to non-native Speakers | 3 | |
| 0405213 | Literature in the Arabian Gulf | 3 | 0405420 |
| 0405311 | Children’s Literature | 3 | 0405420 |
| 0405324 | The Syntax of the Holy Qur’an | 3 | 0405406 |
| 0405332 | An Ancient Book in Language or Literature | 3 | |
| 0405429 | Arabic for the Media | 3 | |
| 0405432 | Scientific Research Methodologies in Linguistic and Literary Studies | 3 | 0508203A |
College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Al Ain University
P.O.Box: 64141
Al Ain - UAE
Phone No: +971 3 7024888
Fax No: +971 3 7024777
E-mail(Al Ain): ArabicLanguage@aau.ac.ae
E-mail(Abu Dhabi): ArabicLanguage_ad@aau.ac.ae
