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.
Transformation of Identity in the Arab novel: Jordanian novel as a model) Paper, Dirasat Journal, University of Jordan, volume 45, issue 2, 2018
(Summer with the Enemy). Novel as a refereed distinguished artwork, 2018
(A Bed for the King’s Daughter), as a book published by the international Publisher, University of Texas Press, 2020
The impact of literary text on the relationship between Language and Culture. Scientific Journal of King Feisal University, volume 21, issue 2, 2020
The Arabic Dystopia Novel: Historical context and technical features). Literary History Scientific Journal- Category M24, Institution of Art, Belgrade, 2020.
Knowledge and the Discourse Power of the Exile’s Writing). Dirasat: Human and Social Science, 2021.
The Role of Personal Story in making Arab feminist narrated History). International Conference of Celebrating Arab Women: Agents of Change & Progress, November 7-8, Online Conference organized by The Journal of Arabic & World Literature, London, UK, 2021.
(Through Our Eyes KS4 Anthology Teacher Pack: 24 brilliant texts to enrich your GCSE English curriculum). Chapter of Fictions: The memories of Cinderella’s Slippers, The Editor: Jo Heathcote, Collins, London, United Kingdom, 2022.
The Real and the Imaginary in the Writing about Refugees). 14th Conference of European Association of Modern Arabic Literature (EURAMAL), Sofia University/ Bulgaria, June/ 2022.
Story of Illness: The Confrontation between Culture and the Modern medical institution/ The Stories of Abdul Salam Ujayli as a Model). Alif: journal of Comparative Poetics, 2022.
Learning Resources
Resources available for learning.
E-Learning platform
- www.elearning.aum.edu.jo
- Face to Face meeting courses
- Language center enhancement courses