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Faculty of Languages and Communication

English Language, Culture and Communication

136 Credit Hours 60% Minimum Grade

Department Welcome

Dr. Afaq Khzouz

“ Welcome to the English Language, Culture and Communication department! ”
Afaq Khzouz

Message from the Department Head

Department of English Language, Culture and Communication

Welcome Message from the Head of the English Language, Culture, and Communication (ELCC) Department

Welcome to the English Language, Culture, and Communication Department/ Faculty of Languages and Communication at the American University of Madaba (AUM).

As Head of the Department, I am proud of our mission to provide students with a comprehensive education that blends language mastery, cultural understanding, and effective communication skills. Our program focuses on preparing graduates to navigate the complexities of a globalized world with confidence, ethical awareness, and professional competence.

With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, intercultural communication, and practical applications, we aim to equip students with the tools needed for success in various fields, including education, media, business, and international relations. Our graduates are recognized for their ability to engage with diverse audiences and make meaningful contributions to society.

I invite you to explore our department online or visit our campus to discover how our programs can support your academic and professional aspirations.

Sincerely,
Dr. Afaq Khzouz.
Head of the English Language, Culture and Communication Department.
American University of Madaba (AUM).

Study Plan

Details about the study plan and curriculum.

Course Curriculum: 136 Credit Hours

Guidance Plan

Guidelines and plan for student guidance.

Course Curriculum: 136 Credit Hours

List of Competencies

English Language, Culture and Communication - List of Competencies

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Creates, edits and proof-reads various texts.
  • Writes with confidence using a range of styles and formats, including report, creative, script, copywriting, academic and persuasive writing.
  • Uses both spoken and written language effectively, with the ability to deploy a strong vocabulary to develop points backed with evidence culled from research and curated knowledge.

 

 

CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING

  • Employs a variety of innovative communication methodologies to solve practical problems in the fields of education, business or media.
  • Recognizes significant details in oral, written or visual texts, and cite evidence to prove a point, compare and contrast texts.
  • Analyzes classic and contemporary literary and non-fictional texts and connect them to their cultural context.

 

 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY

  • Possesses a global perspective on communications and appreciates cultural, racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Demonstrates eagerness to seek new knowledge for enjoyment and personal growth.
  • Connects human situations depicted in fiction to current and historical events and vise- versa.
  • Collaborates or works independently on a project or task.

 

 

Mapping PLOs to CLOs





PLOs

Chain of Competencies (CoCs)

COMMUNICATION

CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY

A1

A2

A3

B1

B2

B3

C1

C2

C3

C4

PLO 1

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

X

X

X

              

PLO 2

ANALYTICAL THINKER

X

X

X

X

X

X

  

X

X

  

PLO 3

STRATEGIC WRITER

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PLO 4

CONFIDENT SPEAKER

    

X

  

X

          

PLO 5

CULTURALLY AWARE

    

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PLO 6

SELF-MOTIVATED

  

X

X

      

X

X

X

X

 

Course Description

Detailed descriptions of the courses offered.

702100 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course covers essential skills for clear and effective communication, including public speaking techniques and effective note-taking strategies. Through practice and feedback, students will develop confidence and competence in these areas, setting them up for success in college and beyond.

702121 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This first-year course is designed to help students succeed academically by covering a range of effective study skills, including time management, effective reading, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will also learn how to make the most of online resources and technologies, as well as traditional offline methods. With a focus on practical tips and hands-on activities, this course equips students with lifelong learning skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

702122 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course covers a range of strategies for effective reading, including skimming, scanning, and close reading with annotation. Through interactive activities and class discussions, students learn how to apply these strategies to a variety of texts and how to evaluate their own reading process. The course also emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

702127 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course develops the building blocks of effective writing. Students will learn how to write clear and concise topic sentences, well-structured paragraphs, and cohesive essays. The course emphasizes the importance of writing as a means of effective communication, and covers key concepts such as grammar, syntax, and style. Through in-class writing exercises and assignments, students will develop their writing skills and gain confidence in their ability to express themselves through writing.

702202 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702127 _
This course focuses on how to conduct research and write clear and effective reports and academic papers. Through in-class activities and writing assignments, students learn how to find, evaluate and use sources to support their writing, and how to present their findings in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner. The course will also cover the elements of effective report writing, including clear writing style, persuasive arguments and proper citation.

702210 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course covers the basics of pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary as well as the role of language indifferent social, cultural, and professional context. Through practical activities, students learn how to express themselves clearly in English. By the end of the course, students will have improved their confidence and competence in speaking and writing English.

702223 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course introduces students to the tools and techniques of copyediting and writing, both of which are highly transferable and marketable skills in a wide array of professional settings. Through this course students learn best practices for editing and writing text in various formats as well as covers common grammar and punctuation rules. By the end of the course, students will have gained the skills and confidence necessary to create effective content and edit their own and other?s writing.

702222 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course introduces students to the fundamental properties that all languages share and ways in which they differ, including structure (sound system, word formation, and syntax), expression of meaning, first and second language acquisition, language variation and change, cultural and artistic uses of languages, and comparison of oral, written, and sign languages.

702232 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques and approaches used to analyze literature. The course covers key concepts such as character, plot, setting, theme, and literary devices and teaches students how to apply these concepts in their own literary analysis. Through close readings of literary texts, class discussions, and writing assignments, students will develop their critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the art and craft of literature. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in literary analysis.

702300 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702202 _
This course prepares students for advanced undergraduate studies by challenging them to find their voice in writing. The course focuses on using that voice to engage with fellow writers, scholars and the public. Students learn to connect writing genres, from creative to technical, through a range of writing assignments that enhance practical skills and their sense of themselves as writers. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of written work, showcasing their writing process and intentions.

702325 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702222 _
This course raises the students? awareness of the relations between linguistic phenomena and human social life. This course covers several recent theoretical approaches to the study of language and society: variational sociolinguistics, ethnography of communication, and international sociolinguistics. Also covered are the development of pidgins and creoles, multilingualism, and language choice.

702324 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702222 _
The course emphasizes the application of linguistic theory to real-world situations and challenges students to analyze and critique language use. This course is ideal for students who wish to further their understanding of the English language and its structure, and those considering careers in linguistics, education, and communication.

702331 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702232 _
This course explores the diverse literary traditions and cultural expressions of the United States. The course examines how American literature reflects the historical, political, and social context of its time and how it shapes the country?s cultural identity. Students will study works by a variety of authors, including women, African American, and immigrant writers as well as literature from different time periods.

702316 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702232 _
This course critically examines how texts reflect the values, beliefs, and experiences of the people and societies that created them. Students will analyze a range of texts, including literature, film, and media, from different time periods and cultures. The course covers themes such as nationalism, colonialism, identity, and power, and encourages students to think critically about the intersections of literary and cultural production.

702138 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course covers the ways in which digital media is transforming our literary and cultural landscapes. Students study a variety of digital media forms, including e-books, social media, video games, and virtual reality, and explore how these technologies are changing the ways we create, consume, and understand literature. The course will also consider the social, political, and ethical implications of the digital revolution, and encourage students to think critically about the role of digital media in shaping our world.

702319 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702232 _
This course surveys literary works produced in various countries and cultures around the world in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Students will engage with a diverse range of texts, including novels, poems, and plays, and explore themes such as globalization, identity, and migration. The course provides an opportunity to broaden students? perspectives on the world, to understand the ways in which literature reflects the cultural, political, and social context in which it is produced, and to appreciate the beauty and power of language.

702425 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
Drawing upon the work of key thinkers such as Austin, de Saussure, and Foucault as well as modern trends in critical language analysis, this course is an examination of the process in which meaning is created and consciousness constructed. It introduces students to the central role language plays in shaping perception and how texts truths about events.

702422 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702222 _
This course introduces students to semantics ? the study of linguistic meaning. In this course, students examine meaning from a variety of perspectives including how it is encoded in words and sentences, how native speakers interpret language, and how truth and falsehood can emerge from the complexity of the grammar. Students become aware of the various aspects of pragmatics ? the function of meaning in a communicative setting. Topics include predication and quantification, scope and anaphora, problems of discourse analysis, various issues at the interface of semantics and pragmatics, and cross-linguistic semantics.

702352 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course allows students to examine contemporary voices and narratives from their community and beyond. Various literary texts (poetry, prose, non-fiction) written by authors of diverse heritage, presenting themes related to language, culture, and identity will be analyzed in this course, supplemented with a study of culture, thus offering an opportunity of interdisciplinary learning. This course will focus on underrepresented groups, such as minorities, people of color, working class within multicultural contexts.

702412 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course explores the works of Arab writers within a global context. It covers a range of literary genres, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and provides an in-depth examination of the cultural, social, and political themes that are central to the works of Arab writers. Students learn about the literary traditions and influences that shape Arab writing, as well as the impact that Arab writers have had on global literary culture. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse landscape of Arab writing and its place within the wider context of world literature.

702415 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
0 3 Completion of 90 credit hours _
This course offers students first-hand, experiential learning to build their resume and hone their English language communication skills in real-world. The course enables students to a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities of effective communication from multiple perspectives, read relevant texts, participate in projects related to the fields of education, human development, human and civil rights, journalism or social services and reflect academically on their experience. Guided by the course instructor, students are expected to spend approximately 160-hour hours at their placement work-site, create a resume, submit a portfolio of work, write a reflection of the experience and present it to the class.

702440 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 Completion of 99 credit hours + 0702300 _
In this course students are required to write a major research paper or creative written work on a selected topic in linguistics and/or literature under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will present and discuss their projects with a committee composed of faculty members at the end of the semester.

702520 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702127 _
This course examines how meaning is created in social contexts in regard to class, gender, race, ideology, nationality, etc. Drawing on social, literary, and cultural theories, this course equips students with a range of tools to analyze various cultural narratives such as literature, films and media. This course will also give students the opportunity to understand modern society with a particular emphasis on politics and power. As cultural studies involve debating and understanding the world around us, this course teaches students valuable skills in critical thinking, debating, and building arguments in relation to contemporary cultural topics and everyday experiences.

702460 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 Completion of 90 credit hours _
This course equips aspiring educators with innovative pedagogical strategies to engage English language learners from different cultural backgrounds. It aims to enhance students? awareness of teaching and learning methods, classroom dynamics, and step-by-step lesson planning, equipping them for successful lesson preparation and delivery.

702461 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702460 _
This advanced course builds on foundational knowledge of current approaches to teaching English in diverse multicultural contexts. Through hands-on activities, students will refine instructional methods, adapt materials. These activities include teaching English at elementary, secondary and tertiary levels, teacher training, language testing, curriculum and materials development, the use of computers and other technology in teaching, as well as research on different aspects of second-language learning. Students are given an opportunity to attend classes in different schools and write their observations.

702428 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course examines how, from Old English to current times, students learned and changed their native tongue at home, in schools, and neighborhoods. The course covers linguistic and social history of the English language, including the development of sounds, structure, vocabulary, semantics, and dialects.

702437 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course the basics of stylistics. It investigates the characteristic features of stylistics variation at the semantic levels. The course is mainly concerned with the analysis of literary style characteristics of a writer I relation to biographical psychological, and social parameters reflecting the personality of the writer. The course also examines the parameters of stylistic choices, including the contextual, communicative, rhetorical, and information distribution factors.

702316 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
The course is a study of the nature of literature and of the methods for analyzing literature ? in addition to considerations of intellectual history, moral philosophy, and other interdisciplinary themes, which are of relevance to the way humans interpret meaning. It also draws on the heterogeneous tradition of continental philosophy and the philosophy of language. The intellectual traditions and priorities of the various kinds of literary theory of broad schools ? which include New Criticism, formalism, Russian formalism, structuralism, post-structuralism, Marxism, feminism and French feminism, post-colonialism, new historicism, deconstruction, reader-response criticism, historical and biographical criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, and cultural criticism ? are meticulously addressed.

702439 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702232 _
In this course, students deal with literary topics selected by the instructor but are also of a special interest to students and not particularly included in the courses which the Department offers. The course is not intended as a survey course; rather it seeks to draw students? attention to specific controversial literary issues and to promote familiarity with, and deep understanding of, such issues. It also involves submitting a term paper, which can be presented and discussed in class.

703241 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course guides students through some of the basic translation skills, with particular emphasis on translation from English into Arabic. Texts will be drawn from a number of fields and are chosen as representative samples of the main theoretical and practical issues that translators face when translating from English into Arabic. The course addresses linguistic and cultural problems encountered by translators of a variety of texts from English to Arabic.

703242 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course guides students through some of the basic translation skills with particular emphasis on translation from Arabic into English. Texts will be drawn from a number of fields and are chosen as representative samples of the main theoretical and practical issues that translators face when translating from Arabic into English. The course addresses linguistic and cultural problems encountered by translators of a variety of texts from Arabic to English.

703341 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course provides students with practical interpreting skills such as note-taking, cultural awareness, acting under pressure, innovativeness, flexibility, memory development, and empathy. Students are introduced to some of the main issues that have concerned researchers in the field of interpreting. They also engage in extensive practical work in the classroom and the interpreting booth.

703344 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 703241 _
This course introduces students to the unique skill of translating media texts. The course examines the nature of media texts from the perspective of critical linguistic analysis, discourse analysis, and semiotics, with the explicit aim of underscoring the important role media texts play in everyday life in shaping public opinion and consciousness and the role of the translator in conveying the force of these media narratives.

703346 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 703241 _
The course introduces students to the basic skills required in the translation of scientific and technical texts. Students are introduced to the basic rules of scientific writing, the cultural differences between various scientific genres, and the latest major topics in the fields of technology and science. Classwork and homework are geared towards honing these translation skills and encourage students to develop a useful glossary of scientific terms in both English and Arabic.

702429 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702222 _
This course gives students an intensive study of one or more topics in linguistics, through a combination of lectures, prescribed readings and written analysis.

702351 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course delves into the complex and evolving ethical issues surrounding communication in contemporary society. This course explores diverse ethical dilemmas encountered in mediated and interpersonal communications. Through critical analysis and case studies, students examine the responsibilities of communicators, ethical decision-making frameworks, and the impact of ethical choices on individuals and communities.

702326 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course explores current issues and trends in education, particularly how a society?s approach to formal education reflects and shapes beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of members of that culture. With a focus on the development of Jordan?s educational system, this course examines the social, cultural, political, economic, and historical influences and factors that gave rise to its present approach towards education. It also looks at practical ways the current educational system can contribute positively to social change and economic progress in Jordan.

702354 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course equips students with the essential skills for effective negotiations I diverse cultural stetting. Through theoretical insights and practical exercises, students will explore the impact of culture on communication styles, negotiations strategies, and conflict resolutions techniques. This course fosters cross-cultural understanding and prepares students to engage confidently in intercultural business, diplomacy, and interpersonal interactions.

702328 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
0 6 _ _
This course introduces students to the specialized communication processes in healthcare settings. Through hands-on exercises and simulations, students will develop the necessary language and communication tools to navigate real-world healthcare scenarios with empathy and professionalism.

702329 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ -
This course examines the historical relationships of power, imperialism, and colonialism between the Global South and the Global North in the modern era, with a focus on the Global South as a producer of theory and resistance in the form of literary and cultural products. It tackles the theory of postcolonialism, emphasizing concepts of race, colony, empire, migration, diaspora, through the study of literature and culture. Major authors in postcolonial theory will be studied such as Edward Said, Franz Fanon, Bill Ashcroft among others. The course develops students? critical thinking skills as well as develops their understanding of contemporary issues impacting modern states and societies.

702527 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course explores the role of gender in society both within Arab and global contexts. The course covers the ways in which gender intersects with the social, economic, and political development of societies and the impact of gender on the development of communities. By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the area of gender studies and be prepared to make a positive impact in this field.

608211 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course introduces students to communication in a creative and innovative perspective trough visual imagery and media. Students will learn concepts, theories, aesthetics, and skills of visual communication, covering the history of visual persuasion, cultural and ethical issues, visualization of ideas, and others. Through hands-on practice, students will learn to apply theories into practice and to become creative and effective communicators in the media world.

608216 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
2 2 702127 _
Script Development introduces students to the basic concepts of screenwriting and script development, with an emphasis on understanding story structure. Students will learn to recognize viable cinematic ideas, pitch proposals, and offer feedback, create, and develop characters, generate conflict and write original dialogue. Throughout the entertainment industry, storyboards and animatics form a blueprint that previsualizes and directs all aspects of a production. This course builds students? skills step by step ? from the creation of basic storyboards and animatics through to advanced directing techniques of storytelling, action blocking, camera work, lighting, sound design, and editing. Using state of the art technology, students create industry-quality digital storyboards and animatics.

618216 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
2 0 702138 _
This course explores the following concepts: ideology, semiotics and signification, mise-en- scene, Hollywood film style, the significance and characteristics of film form, narrative structure and POV, introduction to genre. This course provides students with the tools to understand the various dynamics that combine within a genre such as character, theme, setting and point of view. We explore myriad artistic influences on contemporary movies, as well as the various genre styles within linear and non-linear storytelling, and, finally, the important social functions that pertain to genre filmmaking.

648335 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
2 2 702300 _
Students will finish from this course with the know-how and abilities needed to work as an entry-level copywriter. They will study the techniques for crafting powerful advertisements throughout this course, as well as how to write various forms of marketing and advertising text. Additionally, this course will arm them with the knowledge required to begin pursuing a career as a copywriter. Students will discover: The abilities and requirements required to work as a copywriter; where to look for work as a copywriter; how advertising is made; the components of ads; the many headline formats; how to create compelling, attention-grabbing headlines; and the psychology of a buyer and how to use language to persuade them to buy.

702005 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course offers an insight into the nature of Italian language, culture and society that will lead students to gain an intercultural competence vitally important in a variety of academic and professional areas. Students will achieve a basic communication ability in the Italian language. This course is equivalent to the A1.1 level of the Common European Formwork of Reference (CEFR).

702006 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 702005 _
This course offers further insight into the nature of Italian language , culture, and society hat will lead students to gain an intercultural competence vitally important in a variety of academic and professional areas. The teaching approach is communicative and students are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Teaching supports are textbook, handouts, audios and videos. This course is equivalent to the elementary level of the CEFR.

702152 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course is designed to equip students to excel in the field of media and communications. Through hands-on exercises and projects, students gain experience and knowhow in crafting effect messages for various audiences, using media-specific vocabulary, writing styles and presentation formats.

703251 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course introduces students to the two concepts of culture and globalization, and examines the relationship between them. It offers a critical exploration of the concepts of culture and globalization, with a focus on the dynamics, encounters and impact each of them has on the other. The course addresses important questions pertaining to the threats that specific cultures face due to the spread of globalization.

703251 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course examines of mass communication theory and analyze media?s effect on culture. Students explore how messages shape perceptions and cultures, and gain a deeper understanding of the powerful forces driving modern communication. This foundational course aims to develop skills to decipher today?s complex media landscape, which is valuable for careers in journalism, public relations, and more.

701102 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 900120 _
This course introduces students to syntactic and morphological skills in addition to well-known figures of speech through the study of Arabic literary texts.

701226 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course deals with selected texts from various literary forms within different periods. Arabic literary texts are analyzed by emphasizing the main ideas, genre and technical styles used.

702108 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course is designed to improve students? skills in scientific English through examining general technical texts related to various scientific fields. The objectives of the course thus include, but not limited to, enhancing students? knowledge of scientific terms along with related abbreviations and acronyms, understanding grammatical structures commonly used in scientific texts, and consequently writing scientific reports.

702109 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course is designed to introduce students to the man aspects of the English language used in legal documents and in a court of law through examining different types of legal documents (laws, bylaws, regulations, contracts, court proceedings, etc.) The main objectives of the course focus around enhancing students? knowledge of the key words and phrases found in legal documents and the grammatical constructions that are unique to the legal arena, and to help them demonstrate this knowledge by engaging them in a variety of speaking and writing tasks covering a wide range of law-related topics.

702220 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course introduces students to genres of non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry. By studying important works by writers of culturally diverse backgrounds, students gain experience in reading, analyzing, interpreting, and writing about literature. Course establishes connections between literature and other areas of arts and communications.

702337 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This introductory course familiarizes students with basic poetic techniques and conventions such as voice, tone, diction, sound, form, rhyme, rhythm and various figures of speech, including imagery, metaphors, and symbols. These elements are demonstrated and analyzed through the introduction of a selection of English poems. The course also emphasizes textual strategies and accounts for their components in an attempt to develop further understanding of poetry as both an occasion for pleasure and a reflection of human activity.

703221 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course aims to introduce students to basic concepts in the field of English/Arabic translation studies. Students are exposed to a variety of texts through which a number of key translation problems are identified and discussed. Adopting a functional approach, both theoretical and practical aspects are emphasized with a view to developing students? ability to successfully navigate through key linguistic and cultural differences between English and Arabic.

702103 3 CH. Prerequisite Co-requisite
3 0 _ _
This course prepares students to communicate successfully in English speaking environments, both academic/professional and social. Instruction focuses on improving listening skills, speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, and the understanding and use of idioms and everyday speech. Students are expected to lead, shape, and share in class discussions based on readings and/or scripted and non-scripted listening materials, which cover a variety of topics.

Program Learning Outcomes

English Language, Culture and Communication Program Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. By the time of graduation, the English Language, Culture and Communication Department's program must enable students to attain an ability to:

  • PLO1: Use language strategically and meaningfully to develop effective oral, written and visual messages, stories and texts.

  • PLO2: Deliver compelling arguments, backed by evidence, on an array of topics for target audiences.

  • PLO3: Write with confidence using a range of styles and formats, including report, creative, academic, argumentative and persuasive.

  • PLO4: Demonstrate confidence in public-speaking in person or on multimedia platforms.

  • PLO5: Appreciate oral, written and visual communications as expressions of culture in its many forms.

  • PLO6: Self-motivated to collaborate with others to exchange information and ideas and to discover the world around them.