Bachelor’s in English Language
Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University
English Language Program
General Information about the Program
Program Title | English Language (Bachelor’s) |
Awarding Body/ Institution | Faculty of Languages |
Teaching Institution/ Responsible Department | Department of English, Faculty of Languages |
Other departments involved in teaching the program | Departments of Arabic, French, Translation & Computer & University Requirement Unit |
Medium of Instruction | English |
Program Start Year (for Newly Specified Programs) | 2020-2021 |
Study Mode | Regular (minimum attendance 70%) |
Place of Study | Faculty of Languages |
Study System | Semesters |
Duration of the Program | Four years of study (eight semesters) |
Possible Future Career Options for Graduates | English language teachers, translators or any job that requires English proficiency |
Levels of Award/ Final Award | Bachelor’s Degree in English Language |
Prerequisite Qualifications | High School Degree |
Required Average Grade for Admission | Minimum attendance 70% |
Other Requirements | Entrance Exam |
Program Coordinator | Assoc. Prof. IbraheemNaji Ahmed Tagaddeen |
Date of Program Specification/
| Department Council 26 August 2019 Faculty Academic Committee 27 August 2019 Faculty Council28 August 2019 |
Program Aims
- Offering opportunities for students to engage with various English courses which enable them to develop their academic and professional skills and interests within the fields of English language studies.
- Enhancing students’ awareness and understanding of the nature, uses and varieties of the English Language, along with its broader contexts in linguistic study.
- Developing students’ skills in close reading, literary analysis, and effective oral and written communication in English.
- Promoting both a comprehensive understanding of English language and a critical appreciation of its cultural and historical significance through the study of English language, literature and culture
- Equipping students with skills, theoretical concepts and empirical knowledge necessary to engage with, evaluate and analyze the use of language in everyday and institutional contexts
- Enabling students to develop competence in key transferable skills, including information gathering, understanding, analyzing and evaluating theories and their practical applications
Program Mission
To prepare well-trained graduates equipped with the comprehensive knowledge and professional skills in English by offering a stimulating and satisfying learning experience invigorated by the use of recent technology, in order to provide them with opportunities to compete for employment in both the private and public sectors.
Graduate Attributes:
A graduate holding a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Studies from the Faculty of Languages should demonstrate the following attributes:
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Able to differentiate between fundamental concepts in language and literature studies.
- Able to use all four English language skills across diverse professional contexts.
- Capable of analyzing and critiquing texts in a systematic and professional manner.
- Able to communicate skillfully in both written and verbal forms.
- Proficient in producing innovative and scholarly research papers, adhering to the principles of academic honesty and research integrity.
- Capable to apply and employ specialized knowledge in professional practice within relevant fields.
- Proficient in using computers and technological applications to remain abreast of modern scientific and technical developments in language-related fields and applications.
- Able to engage positively with diverse cultures while upholding religious, cultural, and social values.
- Ready to assume ethical, academic, and professional responsibilities within their area of specialization.
- Able to use linguistic knowledge with its multiple skills for the holistic development of society.
- Able to compete effectively at regional and local levels in relevant domains.
- Committed to self-education and continuous learning throughout life.
Program Study Plan
Year 1 (First Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 11 | 3 |
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2 | DR 12 | 3 |
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3 | DR 13 | 3 |
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4 | DR 14 | 3 |
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5 | UR 15 | 3 |
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6 | UR 16 | 3 |
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7 | UR 17 | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours | 21 | ||||||
Year 1 (Second Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 21 | 3 |
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2 | DR 22 | 3 |
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3 | DR 23 | 3 |
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4 | DR 24 | 3 |
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5 | UR 25 | 3 |
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6 | UR 26 | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Year 2 (Third Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 31 | 3 |
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2 | FR 32 | 2 |
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3 | DR 33 | 3 |
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4 | DR 34 | 3 |
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5 | DR 35 | 3 |
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6 | DR 36 | 3 |
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7 | FR 37 | 2 |
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8 | FR 38 | 2 |
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Total Credit Hours | 21 | ||||||
Year 2 (Fourth Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 41 | 3 |
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2 | DR 42 | 3 |
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3 | DR 43 | 3 |
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4 | FR 44 | 2 |
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5 | DR 45 | 3 |
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6 | FR 46 | 2 |
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Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||||||
Year 3 (Fifth Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 51 | 3 |
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2 | DR 52 | 3 |
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3 | DR 53 | 3 |
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4 | DR 54 | 3 |
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5 | DR 55 | 3 |
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6 | DR 56 | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Year 3 (Sixth Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 61 | 3 |
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2 | DR 62 | 3 |
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3 | DR 63 | 3 |
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4 | DR 64 | 3 |
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5 | DR 65 | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||||
Year 4 (Seventh Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 71 | 3 |
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2 | DR72 | 3 |
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3 | DR 73 | 3 |
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4 | FR 74 | 2 |
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5 | FR 75 | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours | 14 | ||||||
Year 4 (Eighth Semester) | |||||||
# | Course Code No. | New Course Title | Total Credit Hours | Total | |||
Theoretical | Seminar | Practical | Training | ||||
1 | DR 81 | 3 |
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2 | FR 82 |
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3 | DR 83 | 3 |
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4 | DR 84 | 3 |
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5 | DR 85 | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||||