BSc English and Translation Degree

Overview

Vision

The program of English & Translation aims to provide advanced knowledge and skills in Translation, Literature, Linguistics and related fields. The program aspires to be a center for research and training.

Mission

The program of English & Translation graduates specialists in intercultural and inter-lingual communication who will excel in creative and critical thinking, cross-cultural competencies, research and civic responsibility.

Goals

1. Ensure the ET Program's achievement of its mission through offering quality education, community service and research.
2. Encourage a positive and productive work environment through transparent and effective leadership; also maintain national and seek international accreditation.
3. Provide high quality education in Translation, Literature, and Linguistics, creating a dynamic learning environment through the use of state of-the-art learning resources.
4. Attract and retain students who will become skilled in their respective fields.
5. Retain and attract research-oriented faculty through substantially increasing their professional development.
6. Provide state-of–the-art labs and other facilities through optimizing budget use.
7. Foster a successful research environment to increase faculty and students' research and scholarly output and activities.
8. Support a culture of service through productive partnerships and collaborations with the community.​
   
   

Concentrations​

The English and Translation Department offers three areas of concentration:

1. Linguistics

2. Literature

3. Translation
   

Knowledge & Understan​​ding​

K1- Define terms related to specific areas of specialty and recall some aspects of language and culture;

K2-  List major theories and scholars in the program's specialized areas of study;

K3- Recognize speech sounds in a variety of languages.

Skills

Cognitive Skills

S1- Apply certain terms, theoretical concepts to specific texts;

S2- Evaluate and analyze critically texts or data in a well-researched essay in the field of specialization;

S3- Discuss and explain various issues related to literary, linguistic or translated texts.

Practical and Physical Skills

S4- Develop hand and brain coordination as well as breathing and voice control​

Communication & Information Technology Skills

S5- Communicate effectively in written and oral English and Arabic, and through the use of digital content

S6- Creatively apply learned technology and applications in the area of specialization to take decisions regarding difficult tasks.

Values

Values & Ethics

V1 Demonstrate cultural awareness and show the ability to respect work ethics

Autonomy and Responsibility

V2 Make informed decisions, be accountable for personal actions and accept the outcomes of one's choices.

V3 Work collaboratively with fellow students, instructors, and internship supervisors and mentors; show independence and the ability to lead activities.​​​​​

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of our English and Translation Bachelor's degree, you'll be ready for careers and opportunities including:​

• School teaching.
  
• Professional translation and interpreting.
• Employment in industries such as journalism, editing, copywriting, press relations and advertising.
• Careers in business, government, software development, market data analysis, administration, sales and marketing.
• Other professions that need high levels of English language skills and critical and analytical abilities
• Further studies in linguistics, literature, translation and TEFL.​​
  

General Education Requirements: 42

Program Core Requirements: 42

Stream Core Requirements: 9

Stream Technical Electives: 27

Minor Technical Electives: 9

Total: 129​​​​​