موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Qualify women cadres with knowledge, professional and research competence in English literature and cultural studies to meet needs in the field and contribute to community service.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

Career opportunities

Program Information

College of Languages
Department of Department of English Literature
Major Department of English Literature
Academic degree Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Language of instruction English
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. Enable graduates to study a comprehensive literary and cultural heritage written or translated into English that reflects diverse cultures.
  2. Develop graduates’ abilities to communicate culturally utilizing different methods including digital means.
  3. Enhance graduates’ research abilities, analytical skills, and creative thinking.
  4. Prepare graduates professionally to meet the needs of the job market.
  5. Promote graduates’ contribution to community service.
  1. 1- تحديد المفاهيم والأشكال والأنواع الأدبية والثقافية المختلفة، فضلاً عن الاستراتيجيات المتعلقة بالمهارات اللغوية الأساسية.
  2. 2- إظهار معرفة شاملة في الدراسات الأدبية والثقافية.
  3. 3- التعرف على العلاقة بين الأدب الإنجليزي والدراسات الثقافية.
  4. 4- تحليل نقدي للنصوص الأدبية والثقافية.
  5. 5- تقييم النصوص الأدبية والثقافية في سياقات مختلفة.
  6. 6- تطوير أفكار وفعاليات إبداعية في مجال الأدب والثقافة.
  7. 7- التواصل بفعالية في أشكال اللغة المختلفة، فضلاً عن الوسائل الرقمية، بشكل مستقل وتعاوني.
  8. 8- إظهار النزاهة والالتزام والمسؤولية في جميع الممارسات الأكاديمية.
  9. 9- إظهار التسامح والثقة والقيادة في سياقات متنوعة.
  1. Knowledge : Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area in English literature and cultural studies.
  2. Application: A. Graduates are able to apply their knowledge of English literature and cultural studies in practice in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts. B. Graduates are well-prepared for using modern digital technology effectively.
  3. Creativity and Critical Thinking: Graduates are effective problem-solvers, able to apply critical, creative thinking skills to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
  4. Self-development: Graduates are able to acquire sustained education and self-development in the light of changes.
  5. Leadership Skills: Graduates are able to reflect leadership, initiation, decision-making and responsibility roles in their chosen careers and communities.
  6. Communication Skills: Graduates are able to communicate and convey ideas and information in English to a range of audiences socially and professionally.
  7. Ethics: Graduates are responsible and effective national citizens with ethical competency and are able to show respect for other cultures
  8. Community Service: Graduates are responsible members of society who are able to initiate volunteer work for the purpose of community service
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One FRNS 101T Introduction to French Language 3
Level One LING 111T Listening and Speaking 3
Level One LING 121T Reading and Writing 3
Level One LITE 101T Introduction to Literature 3
Level One TRAN 111T Introduction to Translation 3
Level Two TRAN 131T Dictionary Skills 3
Level Two LING 122T Advanced Writing 3 LING121TOR ENGL101OR ENGL101MOR ENG140OR ENGL131D
Level Two LING 131T Grammar 3
Level Two LITE 102T History of English Literature 3 LITE101T
Level Two MATH 100T Principles of Mathematics 3
Level Three BUS 241T Business Communication Skills 3
Level Three LITE 221T The Short Story 3 LITE151OR LITE101T
Level Three LITE 231T Greek Theatre 3
Level Three LITE 241T 16th-and-17ht-Century Prose 3
Level Four IT 101T Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2
Level Four LITE 211T Creative Writing 3 LING122T
Level Four LITE 222T 18th-Century Prose 3
Level Four LITE 232T Shakespeare 3 LITE231T
Level Four LITE 242T Neoclassical and Romantic Poetry 3 LITE241T
Level Five LITE 312T Methods of Research 2 LING122T
Level Five LITE 323T 19th-Century Novel 3 LITE222T
Level Five LITE 343T Victorian Poetry 3
Level Five TRAN 221T Introduction to Interpreting 3
Level Six LITE 301T World Literature 2
Level Six LITE 324T Modern Novel 3 LITE102
Level Six LITE 351T Literary Criticism (1) 2
Level Six LITE 361T Studies in American Literature 3
Level Seven LITE 461T Modern Arabic Literature in English 2
Level Seven LITE 433T Modern Theatre 3
Level Seven LITE 444T Modern Poetry 3
Level Seven LITE 452T Literary Criticism (2) 2 LITE351T
Level Eight LITE 401T Interdisciplinary Studies 3
Level Eight LITE 462T Multicultural American Literature 3 LITE361T
Level Eight LITE 463T Contemporary Women‘s Literature 3
Level Eight LITE 471T Graduation Project 3 LITE312T

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
LITE 151 Introduction to Literature 3
LITE 313 The Short Story 3
TRAN 111 Introduction to Translation 3
TRAN 131 Dictionary Skills 3
TRAN 433 Professional Translation Skills 3
LING 111 Introduction to Linguistics 3
LING 362 Computer- Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 3