The Bachelor of Education (English and Arabic) program is designed to prepare professionally qualified teachers with strong academic foundations in English and Arabic language studies, supported by sound pedagogical training. The program aims to develop educators who are capable of teaching both languages effectively at secondary school and related educational levels while promoting bilingual competence, intercultural communication, and academic literacy.
Through an integrated curriculum that combines language mastery, educational theory, and practical teaching experience, graduates are equipped with the skills required to communicate effectively in English and Arabic, analyze linguistic and literary texts, and apply appropriate teaching strategies in diverse classroom environments.
The Bachelor of Education (English and Arabic) is a four-year undergraduate degree program, with an optional fifth-year Honours degree awarded by merit. The program is structured progressively, beginning with foundational courses in language skills, linguistics, literature, psychology, and education, and advancing toward specialized subject courses, research methods, and professional teaching practice.
Students study core areas of English and Arabic grammar, phonetics, syntax, linguistics, stylistics, rhetoric, and literature, supported by essential education courses such as philosophy of education, educational psychology, curriculum development, educational technology, assessment and evaluation, and educational administration.
A key component of the program is Teaching Practice, which provides supervised classroom experience and enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in real teaching contexts. Graduates are well prepared for careers in teaching, curriculum development, educational administration, translation-related roles, and further academic study.
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (English and Arabic) program, graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of English and Arabic language structures, usage, and literary traditions.
Apply linguistic and literary analysis to English and Arabic texts using appropriate theoretical frameworks.
Use effective teaching methodologies suitable for teaching English and Arabic at secondary school and related levels.
Plan, implement, and evaluate lessons using appropriate instructional strategies and learning resources.
Communicate fluently and accurately in both English and Arabic in academic and professional contexts.
Apply principles of educational psychology to support learner development and inclusive classroom practices.
Use educational technology to enhance language teaching, learning, and assessment processes.
Conduct basic educational and language-based research using appropriate research methodologies.
Assess and evaluate student learning using valid and reliable measurement techniques.
Demonstrate professional ethics, responsibility, and reflective practice in educational settings.
Apply contrastive and comparative approaches to English and Arabic language teaching.
Contribute positively to national development through quality bilingual education and effective communication.
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language Skills I | 2 |
| 2 | Arabic Language Studies I | 2 |
| 3 | Introduction to Linguistics | 2 |
| 4 | History of Education | 2 |
| 5 | Introduction to General Psychology | 2 |
| 6 | Communication Skills | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language Skills II | 2 |
| 2 | Arabic Language Studies II | 2 |
| 3 | Introduction to Literature | 2 |
| 4 | Arabic Language Proficiency | 2 |
| 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 10
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philosophy of Education | 2 |
| 2 | English Grammar and Usage | 3 |
| 3 | Arabic Grammar (Nahw) | 3 |
| 4 | English Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| 5 | Arabic Morphology (Sarf) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 14
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| 2 | Sociology of Education | 2 |
| 3 | English Literature (Poetry & Prose) | 3 |
| 4 | Arabic Literature (Classical) | 3 |
| 5 | Writing Skills in English | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 13
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 2 |
| 2 | Modern English Literature | 3 |
| 3 | Modern Arabic Literature | 3 |
| 4 | English Syntax | 3 |
| 5 | Arabic Linguistics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 14
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Technology | 2 |
| 2 | Curriculum Development | 2 |
| 3 | Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| 4 | English Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
| 5 | Arabic Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 13
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Administration | 2 |
| 2 | Advanced English Writing | 3 |
| 3 | Arabic Rhetoric (Balagha) | 3 |
| 4 | Research Methods in Language Studies | 2 |
| 5 | Contrastive Analysis (English–Arabic) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 13
| # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Planning | 2 |
| 2 | Teaching Practice | 6 |
| 3 | Graduation Project | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 14
Admission to the fifth year is granted by merit according to university regulations. Course offerings are determined by the Faculty of Education.
