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Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Cultural Studies

The English Literature and Cultural Studies Program was developed in response to one of the most important goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes the importance of “bridging the gap between education and the requirements of the labor market.” The program also came to fulfill the fifth strategic goal of the Ministry of Education, which aims to “enhance the basic values and skills of students and enhance the ability of the education system to meet the development requirements and Labor market needs.” In light of the agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture on the necessity of including culture and arts in higher education programs, and in response to the growing interest of the Ministry of Culture in the fields of literature, philosophy, creative writing, media, theater, and arts, the Department of English Literature at Princess Nourah University developed the English Literature and Cultural Studies Program. The vitality of this national cultural movement is to meet the needs of the labor market in this field.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

In its study plan, the program relies on a combination of two fields: the field of English language and literature and the field of cultural studies to meet the needs of the labor market through specialized courses in the fields of humanities. The program aims to contain different cultures and enhance cultural communication with the outside world by offering courses covering various fields such as Arab culture, global culture, environment and media, visual culture, and creative writing. The courses include the following specializations: •Theatre, narrative and poetry literature and arts, modern and contemporary literature, criticism, and theatrical production through students’ practical projects. •Culture in its global sense, which includes the study of literary and cultural production related to women and children, the creative writings of Arabs, Saudi and international writers, and minority literature. • English linguistics (as one of the pillars of culture in the field of creative writing). •Linking the study of literature to inter-disciplinary fields that share the cultural movement, such as media, environment, and visual culture.

Career opportunities

- Researchers at universities and research centers. - Translators in the political and media fields. - Translators in the field of Islamic tourism. - Commercial translators. - Post-editing professions. - Website translators. - Head of translation projects.

Program Information

College of Languages
Department of Department of English Literature
Major Department of English Literature
Academic degree Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Cultural Studies
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. Identify different literary and cultural concepts, forms, and genres as well as strategies related to basic language skills.
  2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in literary and cultural studies
  3. Recognize the relationship between English literature and cultural studies
  4. Critically analyze literary and cultural texts
  5. Evaluate literary and cultural texts in different contexts
  6. Develop creative ideas and projects in the field of literature and culture
  7. Communicate effectively in various language forms, as well as digital means, both independently and collaboratively.
  8. Demonstrate integrity, commitment, and responsibility in all academic practices
  9. Demonstrate tolerance, confidence as well as leadership in diverse contexts.
  1. 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 IT 101 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2 —
Level One LING 131 Grammar 3 —
Level One LITE 101 Reading and Comprehension 3 —
Level One LITE 103 Public Rhetoric 3 —
Level One LITE 151 Introduction to Literature 3 —
Level Two LITE 102 Essay Writing 2 —
Level Two LITE 141 Informal Logic and Critical Thinking 3 —
Level Two LITE 161 Introduction to Culture 3 —
Level Two MATH 160 Statistics 3 —
Level Three FRNS 201 Second Foreign Language (French1) 3 —
Level Three LITE 211 18th and 19th Century Novel (Harmony of Prose) 3 LITE151OR LITE101T
Level Three LITE 221 Symphony of Pre-modern Verse 3 LITE151OR LITE101T
Level Three LITE 231 Greek Theater 3 LITE151OR LITE101T
Level Three LITE 242 Introduction to Literary Theory 3 —
Level Four FRNS 202 Second Foreign Language (French2) 3 FRNS201OR FRNS101T
Level Four LITE 204 Methods of Research 3 —
Level Four LITE 252 Studies in American Literature 3 —
Level Four LITE 253 World Literature 3 —
Level Four LITE 262 Graphic Literature 3 —
Level Five LITE 312 Modern Fiction 3 —
Level Five LITE 322 Symphony of Modern Verse 3 —
Level Five LITE 332 Modern Theater 3 —
Level Five LITE 364 Literature and Media 3 —
Level Five FRNS 303 Second Foreign Language (French3) 3 FRNS202
Level Six FRNS 304 Second Foreign Language (French4) 3 FRNS303
Level Six LITE 305 Creative Writing 3 LITE102
Level Six LITE 354 Contemporary Women’s Literature 3 —
Level Six LITE 363 Environment in Literature and Film 3 —
Level Seven LITE 433 Theater and Performance 3 —
Level Seven LITE 443 Literary Theory and Media 3 —
Level Seven LITE 455 Modern Arabic Literature in English 3 —
Level Seven LITE 465 Literary Adaptation in Films 3 —
Level Eight LITE 491 Graduation Project 3 LITE465AND LITE433AND LITE443AND LITE455
Level Eight LITE 492 co –op Training 6 LITE465AND LITE433AND LITE443AND LITE455

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

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
LITE 366 History and Culture in Film and Digital Media 3
FRNS 141 Applied Grammar (1) 3
LITE 222 World Poetry 3
LITE 233 Shakespeare 3
LITE 256 Saudi Literature in English 3
LITE 263 Leadership in Literature 3
LITE 264 Cultural Identity in Media 3
LITE 334 World Drama 3
LITE 342 Ecocriticism 3
LITE 351 Postcolonial Literature 3
LITE 355 Multicultural American Literature 3
LITE 356 Interdisciplinary Studies 3
LITE 357 Children's Literature 3
LITE 365 Social media and Culture 4

Academic Credits

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