About Faculty
Information about the faculty, its vision, and mission.
Vision
Through its outstanding graduates, faculty members and effective community outreach programs, AUM’s Faculty of Languages and Communication aspires to make a positive difference in Jordan, the region and the world.
Mission
To ensure academic excellence for a diverse student body in the fields of English Language, culture, and communication, by promoting learning environment, characterized by dynamism, collegiality and civility that enables students to become successful, both personally and professionally, preparing them to become responsible citizens.
Dean’s Welcome
Welcome message from the Dean.
Welcome to the Faculty of Languages and Communication (FoLaC) at the American University of Madaba (AUM). We invite you to join us on an enlightening educational adventure that promises to enrich your academic and personal growth.
As the Acting Dean, I take great pride in leading a faculty that skillfully integrates theoretical knowledge with practical and experience-driven learning. This innovative approach has been the cornerstone of our curriculum since day one. Our programs in English Language, Culture and Communication, and Translation equip students with essential skills while nurturing the moral integrity and intellectual curiosity needed to excel in today’s dynamic landscape.
At AUM, we are anchored in the principles of science and wisdom. Our mission prioritizes deep engagement with a wide range of local, national, and international entities, ensuring that our students participate in experiential learning that provides priceless skills and insights. Our graduates stand out for their readiness and adaptability, successfully navigating a variety of career paths, from further education to entrepreneurial initiatives and influential non-profit roles.
Our faculty is devoted to fostering students' life skills and aspirations through cutting-edge, student-centered teaching methodologies that are vital for both personal and professional advancement. This dedication ensures our graduates are not only job market-ready but also emerge as impactful leaders prepared to contribute meaningfully to their fields.
The commitment and expertise of the FoLaC community are catalysts for positive transformation within our university and in society overall.
If you are eager to expand your horizons and propel your career forward, I encourage you to delve into our faculty and its two exceptional departments, either online or by visiting our vibrant campus.
Warm regards.
Academic Departments
Information about various academic departments.
English Language, Culture and Communication
The English Language, Culture, and Communication program aims to offer students an inclusive understanding of the English language's creative and arty applications, technical foundations, and modern context as a lingua franca. Through the ex...
- 136 Credit Hours
- 60 % Minimum Accepted Grade
Translation
Although translators are often working behind the scenes, they act as one of the most effective bridges between different peoples and cultures. The Translation program at AUM is designed to instill outstanding translation skills and competency in...
- 136 Credit Hours
- 60 % Minimum Accepted Grade
English Language and Literature (Ceased Enrollment)
Literature is more than stories written on pages. It is a cultural, political and personal tool. Students will explore all the different artistic application of the English Language as well as study its scientific, theoretical and historical backg...
- 136 Credit Hours
- 60 % Minimum Accepted Grade
Faculty Members & Staff
List and information about faculty members and staff.
Dean of Faculty of Languages and Communication
Translation
English Language, Culture and Communication
English Language and Literature (Ceased Enrollment)
Executive Board
Details about the executive board members.
Facilities & Labs
Information about the facilities and laboratories.
xx-xx: Translation Lab
BB-S06: Translation Lab
Publications & Activities
Information about publications and activities.
Hamdan, H., Madanat, H., & Hamdan, W. (2023). Connotations of Animal Metaphors in the Jordanian Context. Psycholinguistics, 33(1), 132-166
Hamdan, J., Hamdan, H., Hamdan, W., & Al-Khadra, W. (2023). The Pragmatic Functions of wa in Jordanian Arabic: A Corpus-based Study. Psycholinguistics, 34(2), 132-155
Hamdan, J., Al-Taleb, A., & Hamdan, W. (accepted for publication). Linguistic Features of Male Characters in Disney Animated Movies. Jordan Journal of Modern Languages.
Hamdan, H., Hamdan, W., Al-Khawaldeh, N., & Al-Shboul, O. (2024). Disagreement Strategies in the Discourse of American Speakers of Arabic. Languages, 9(7), 243-265.
Cultural Tracks of Arab Novel in the Third Millennium), paper, Literature Maghrebine et Comparee (I), Reue Semestrielle Numero 7, 2eme Semestre, 2013.
(Welt Literature- a Post- Colonial Perspective) paper. Arabic Magazine of Humanities Science, Kuwait University, June, 2014
(Ahmed Al- Madini: The Icon of the Post- Colonial Writing in Morocco) paper. Assila Foundation, Morocco. 2014.
Aesthetic Sensibility in the Earliest Arab Novels). (Hawlyat Journal) - N.16, Balamand University, Lebanon 2015
(The Enlightening Role of the Eastern Christian Church). (Mor. Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim)- SOAS- University of London, 2016
(The Manifestations of Cultural Aspects in the Short Stories of Arab Women) Paper, Dirasat Journal, University of Jordan, volume 44, issue 3, 2017
Learning Resources
Resources available for learning.
E-Learning platform
- www.elearning.aum.edu.jo
- Face to Face meeting courses
- Language center enhancement courses