Department Objectives:

·     Helping the students develop a high level of linguistic competence in English and Arabic through combining theoretical knowledge and extensive practice;

·     Preparing students for careers that need the use of English language such as teaching, editing, writing, publishing, and public relations, or for pursuing their education in English language beyond the undergraduate level;

·     Preparing students for careers in translation from Arabic into English and from English into Arabic, interpretation, teaching, editing, writing, publishing, and public relations, or for pursuing their education in translation beyond the undergraduate level;

·     Raising students’ awareness regarding the importance of language structure and familiarizing them with the social, historical, and cultural contexts in which languages are used;

  ·   Providing students with a solid liberal education, training, and appropriate learning skills;

  ·   Preparing graduates to become responsible professionals and citizens with high ethical values; and

  ·   Promoting life-long independent learning.