Study Plan:
| First: University Requirements – (39) credit hours | ||||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite | Study System |
| 01011108 | Arabic Morphology and Syntax (1) | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01011017 | English Language (1) | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01013029 | Introduction to Humanities | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01014043 | UAE Society and National Identity | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 01014052 | Islamic Philosophy | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02021001 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (E) | 039 | – | Remote Learning |
| 01011013 | As-Seerah An-Nabawiyyah – The Prophetic Biography | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01014056 | Research Methods and Innovation | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02021002 | Fundamentals of Information System & Technologies (E) | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 02021003 | Data Analysis (E) | 03 | 02021002 | Physical Attendance |
| 01012019 | Natural Sciences | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 02021004 | Artificial Intelligence (E) | 03 | 02021002 | Remote Learning |
| 01012024 | Islamic Thought and Civilization | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| Second: Program Compulsory Requirements – (48) credit hours | ||||
| 01011109 | Arabic Morphology and Syntax (2) | 03 | 01011108 | Physical Attendance |
| 02013110 | Introduction to Linguistics | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02013210 | Arabic literature before Prophet’s Messengership and at the beginning of Islam | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02013310 | Rhetoric: Meanings and Metaphors | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01012016 | Arabic Morphology and Syntax (3) | 03 | 01011109 | Physical Attendance |
| 02013320 | New Rhetoric and Argumentation | 03 | 02013310 | Physical Attendance |
| 02014026 | Semantics | 03 | 02013110 | Physical Attendance |
| 01024013 | Philology | 03 | 01012016 | Physical Attendance |
| 02013330 | Miraculous Eloquence and Rhetoric | 03 | 02013310 | Physical Attendance |
| 02013220 | Umayyad and Abbasid Literature | 03 | 02013210 | Remote Learning |
| 02014021 | Emirati Literature | 03 | 02013220 | Remote Learning |
| 02011002 | Arabic Prosody and Rhyme | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01012023 | Arabic Morphology and Syntax (4) | 03 | 01012016 | Physical Attendance |
| 02013013 | Andalusian Literature and Successive States | 03 | 02013220 | Remote Learning |
| 02024018 | Graduation Project | 06 | Passing no less than 96 academic hours successfully | Remote Learning |
| Third: Optional Requirements – (06) credit hours | ||||
| 02012200 | Learning Theories and their Educational Applications | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02012007 | Linguistic and Literary Library | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02012010 | Writing and Expression Skills | 03 | 01011109 | Remote Learning |
| 02012011 | Research Methods in Language and Literature | 03 | 01014056 | Physical Attendance |
| 01011012 | English Language (2) | 03 | 01011017 | Physical Attendance |
| Fourth: Specialization Compulsory Requirements – (27) credit hours | ||||
| 02014410 | Ancient Literary Criticism | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 02014420 | Comparative Literature | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02015100 | Modern Arabic Poetry | 03 | 02013220 | Physical Attendance |
| 02014023 | Modern Arabic Narration | 03 | – | Remote Learning |
| 02012009 | Literary Studies Curriculum | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 02014022 | Literary Text Analysis | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 02014025 | Modern Literary Criticism | 03 | – | Physical Attendance |
| 01014049 | Field Training | 06 | – | Physical Attendance |
Head of Department: DR. AYSHA JUMA AL SHAMSI
Program Information:
- Program Name: Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature – Specialization: Literature
- Program Code:
- Program Initial Approval Date: 15 April 2021
- Program Providing Entity: College of Arts and Humanities
- Program Duration: (8) Eight Semesters
- Program Hours: (120) Credit Hours
- Total Number of Modules: (38) Modules
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Requirements:
- The applicant shall achieve a minimum average of:
- 80% in the general secondary certificate for the General Stream
- 75% in the general secondary certificate for the Advanced Stream
- 70% in the general secondary certificate for the Elite Stream
- The student shall pass the personal interview, which includes an oral test and a placement test.
The student shall meet the following requirements to be admitted at the end of the first semester:
- A minimum average of (2) in the semester average.
- A minimum score of (1250) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language, and a minimum score of (1000) in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
- A minimum score of (700) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in mathematics.
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Adopted Standards:
- Knowledge of the Islamic religion basics
- Knowledge of Arabic language basics
- Correct pronunciation and correct reading
- General knowledge
- Knowledge of English language basics
- General Personal Features
Study System
- The study system of the program is the credit hours system, and teaching will be during the academic week days only, i.e., from Monday to Friday.
- The program is presented in the blended study system in accordance with the academic accreditation standards of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
Program Objectives:
- Developing the student’s linguistic and literary knowledge, and developing his abilities in basic skills of the Arabic language and 21st Century Skills.
- Enabling the student to think properly, analyze, criticize, create and interact with the Arab and human heritage.
- Providing the student with basic communication skills. writing and speaking, to use the same efficiently and fluently.
- Providing the student with the rules and skills of scientific research.
- Strengthening the spirit of belonging to the religion and the homeland by deepening the love of the Arabic language and its literature.
- Encouraging students for continuous self-learning and creativity.
- Consolidating the values of patriotism and moderation, engaging in contemporary human civilization and openness to the other.
Programme Outcomes
- Know literary, critical and rhetorical topics from the original sources thereof.
- Distinguish the rules of literary criticism in different literary genres according to the foundations of modern and contemporary literary and critical schools.
- Analyze literary evidence and texts using literary analysis and criticism tools.
- Use scientific research tools in the preparation of research.
- Discuss issues of literature, criticism and rhetoric in creative manners.
- Use basic communication skills in Arabic language in research and problem-solving processes.
- Use the means of modern technology to develop his literary, critical and rhetorical knowledge and skills.
- Adhere to the ethics of his literary profession and bear the resulting liability.
- Participate in the management of individual and team work depending on a spirit of leadership.
- Employ self-learning skills in his literary area of specialization.
- Develop creative literary skills in public speaking and persuasion to build moderate personality in terms of thinking and behavior.
The program outcomes (specialization: Literature) have been aligned with the National Qualification System (NQS) of the United Arab Emirates as the following:
| Strand | Statement | Programme Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Knowledge | Specialized knowledge of facts and theories and understanding of the limits of the specialization, as well as a broad and coherent knowledge and concepts, in addition to an extent of going deeper into basic principles and theoretical concepts | * | ||||||||||
| Understanding the knowledge and theories related to the areas of specialization and knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and standards | * | * | ||||||||||
| Understanding the criticism and analysis methodology required to prepare a coherent structure of knowledge and concepts acquired from a range of sources. | * | |||||||||||
| A comprehensive understanding of the principle of critical analysis, research systems and methods, and evaluation methods of problem-solving. | * | |||||||||||
| Specialized knowledge of facts and theories and understanding of the limits of the specialization, as well as a broad and coherent knowledge and concepts, in addition to an extent of going deeper into basic principles and theoretical concepts | * | |||||||||||
| Skills | Creative and analytical skills suitable for solving a wide range of specialized problems using procedural and indicative processes that include preparing and developing logical evidence within familiar or unfamiliar contexts of a specialization. | * | * | * | * | |||||||
| Evaluate, select and apply appropriate methodologies and procedures to conduct a research and reach the desired solutions. | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Evaluate and implement appropriate research tools and strategies relevant to the area of work and specialization | * | * | ||||||||||
| Use advanced Information and communications technology (ICT) skills to present, explain or analyze complex and unexpected issues | * | |||||||||||
| Autonomy and Responsibility | Ability to assume responsibility for developing innovative and advanced methods to assess and manage complex and unexpected resources, processes, and procedures associated with the work and learning areas. | * | * | |||||||||
| Ability to manage supervisory or design processes under the specialization in unexpected and unfamiliar contexts | * | |||||||||||
| Ability to work individually or collectively in a creative and effective manner, as well as the ability to manage technical or professional activities in different contexts | * | * | ||||||||||
| Express a personal point of view while accepting the responsibility before society and social and cultural relations | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Integration into the Context | Work independently in multiple groups and take on semi-professional roles under little direction | * | * | * | ||||||||
| Ability to assume responsibility for setting, developing and achieving the desired outcomes of the individual and the group, and for managing and directing the work of others | * | |||||||||||
| Ability to participate in peer relationships with qualified individuals and in leading multiple groups | * | |||||||||||
| Ability to assume the responsibility for managing the career development process and direct monitoring for the performance of individuals and groups | * | |||||||||||
| Self-development | Evaluate private learning and assume responsibility for contributing in the development of work and professional practices | * | ||||||||||
| Ability to manage learning-related tasks independently and professionally in complex and unfamiliar learning contexts occasionally. | * | |||||||||||
| Contribute to the maintenance and observance of ethical standards | * | * | ||||||||||
Employment Opportunities
The public and private sectors always need Arabic language graduates, and the Ministry of Education’s need for Arabic language teachers is uninterrupted. This program is designed to address the problem of scientific competence among graduates of Arabic language departments, and to provide employers with qualified students.
A graduate of the Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature, with its two specializations (Literature – Language and Linguistics) is qualified to work in various fields at the following institutions:
- Ministry of Education
- Scientific Research and Studies Centers.
- Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development
- Department of Culture and Tourism
- National Media Council
- Al Muwatta Centre
- Newspapers, Radio and Television