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Bachelor of Arts in Arabic language

The program aims to prepare scientifically, research-wise, and skillfully distinguished competencies in the Arabic language and its sciences, capable of keeping up with the developments of the era and the job market.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program aims to teach qualified graduates in the fields of the Arabic language. It also seeks to equip students with skills in writing, reading, speaking, analysis, and critique in proficient Arabic.

Career opportunities

1. proofreader. 2. Journalistic editor. 3. Teaching assistant in one of the department's majors, allowing for career advancement within the department or at other universities. 4. Arabic language teacher after obtaining educational qualifications. 5. Administrative positions in both public and private sectors. 6. News reporter. 7. News editor. 8. News researcher.

Program Information

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Major Arabic language
Academic degree Bachelor of Arts in Arabic language
Language of instruction Arabic
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. 1. Providing an effective educational environment by employing modern technologies in learning Arabic language and literature.
  2. 2. Provide knowledge that achieves contemporary, originality, theory and practice in research and courses.
  3. 3. Raising the level of students, their abilities, and their scientific, research, and social skills.
  4. 4. Linking students in their role in community and professional participation in a way that contributes to community service and meets its requirements.
  5. 5. Promoting Islamic values and ethics and pride in the Arab identity in the student's personality.
  1. k1 — The student should identify the basics of the Arabic sentence, its components, and the rules of its control
  2. k2 — The student should review linguistic, rhetorical and stylistic concepts in literary production to reveal their role in improving and improving speech.
  3. k3 — The student should classify the methods and theories of linguistic and literary analysis, old and new.
  4. M1 — The student should apply the principles, concepts and theories in the language lesson.
  5. M2 — The student should analyze the various texts literary, linguistically and stylistically.
  6. M3 — The student should demonstrate the role of the Arabic language in the service of the Holy Quran and the linguistic miracle in it.
  7. M4 — The student should make judgments on opinions related to linguistic, literary and critical issues.
  8. M5 — The student should use technology to accomplish tasks
  9. C1 — The student should act responsibly in her scientific and practical communication.
  10. C2 — The student must adhere to moral values in different situations.
  1. 1. The classical Arabic language is used functionally and well written, read and thinking.
  2. 2. Acquired skills in thinking, analyzing, criticizing and researching are applied to addressing scientific issues and problems they face.
  3. 3. It has positive attitudes towards defending the Arabic language and showing its advantages and pride.
  4. 4. It is characterized by a leadership personality capable of guiding the work team and facing challenges.
  5. 5. It deals with high quality with the sources of linguistic and literary heritage through various activities.
  6. 6. Master the use of modern technology in multiple fields with high efficiency.
  7. 7. She cherishes the Islamic religion and its ethics, and enjoys a high spirit of citizenship.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One ARAB 130 Pre-Islamic Literature 3 —
Level One ARAB 172 Arabic Editing 2 —
Level One ENG 101 English Language (1) 3 —
Level One ENG 102 English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
Level One ISLS 102 Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2 —
Level One IT 101 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2 —
Level One ARAB 103 Reading Comprehension Skills and Speaking 3 —
Level Two ARAB 111 Syntax (Introductions and Terms) 2 —
Level Two ARAB 325 Prosody and Rhyme 2 —
Level Two MATH 160 Statistics 3 —
Level Two QURA 100 Quran Recitation Skills 4 —
Level Two QURA 100 Quran Recitation Skills 2 —
Level Two SWK 205 Social work and Voluntary 2 —
Level Three ARAB 372 Linguistic and Literary Terms in English 2 —
Level Three ARAB 212 Syntax (1) 3 ARAB111OR ARAB111T
Level Three ARAB 221 Morphology (1) 2 —
Level Three ARAB 231 Early Islamic and Umayyad Literature 2 ARAB130OR ARAB130T
Level Three ARAB 235 Children's Literature 2 —
Level Three ARAB 251 Phonology 2 —
Level Three ARAB 253 Linguistics (1) 2 —
Level Four ARAB 213 Syntax (2) 3 ARAB212OR ARAB212T
Level Four ARAB 222 Morphology (2) 2 ARAB221TOR ARAB221
Level Four ARAB 232 Abbasid Poetry 2 ARAB231OR ARAB231T
Level Four ARAB 233 Abbasid Prose 2 —
Level Four ARAB 241 Rhetoric (1) 3 —
Level Four ARAB 252 Lexicology and Semantics 2 ARAB251OR ARAB251T
Level Four ARAB 355 Linguistics (2) 2 ARAB253OR ARAB253T
Level Five ARAB 377 Content Writing 2 —
Level Five ARAB 242 Rhetoric (2) 3 ARAB241TOR ARAB241
Level Five ARAB 314 Syntax (3) 3 ARAB213TOR ARAB213
Level Five ARAB 324 Morphology (3) 2 ARAB222TOR ARAB222
Level Five ARAB 334 Andalusian Literature 2 —
Level Five ARAB 361 Ancient Literary Criticism 3 —
Level Six ARAB 315 Syntax (4) 3 —
Level Six ARAB 337 Modern Arabic Poetry 3 —
Level Six ARAB 338 Modern Arabic Prose 2 —
Level Six ARAB 344 Quranic Rhetoric 2 ARAB242OR ARAB242T
Level Six ARAB 356 Computational Linguistics 2 —
Level Six CURR 301 Innovative Teaching Practices 3 —
Level Seven ARAB 416 Syntax (5) 3 —
Level Seven ARAB 439 Saudi Literature 2 —
Level Seven ARAB 445 Prophet's Hadith Rhetoric 2 ARAB242OR ARAB242T
Level Seven ARAB 446 Rhetorical Issues 2 ARAB242OR ARAB242T
Level Seven ARAB 457 Modern Literary Criticism 2 ARAB252TOR ARAB252
Level Seven ARAB 463 Modern Literary Criticism 3 —
Level Seven ARAB 475 Proofreading 2 ARAB314OR ARAB314T
Level Seven ARAB 478 Textuality and Discourse Analysis 2 —
Level Eight ARAB 490 CO-OP Training 6 —
Level Eight ARAB 474 Graduation Project 2 —

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

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
ARAB 336 Interactive Literature 2
ARAB 354 Lexical Richness 2
ARAB 362 Islamic Literature 2
ARAB 363 Comparative Literature 2
ARAB 371 Book Review on Heritage Books of Syntax or Language 2
ARAB 373 Book Review on Heritage Books of Literature or Rhetoric 2

Academic Credits