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Bachelor’s in French Language

Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University

General Information about the Program

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Program Title

French Language

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Levels of Award/ Final Award (Certificate)

Bachelor’s Degree

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Total Credit Hours Required for Program Completion (Academic Degree)

133 Credit Hours

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Awarding Body/ Institution:

Faculty of Languages

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Place of Study

Faculty of Languages

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Teaching Institution/ Responsible Department

Department of French

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Duration of the Program

Four years of study (eight semesters)

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Study System

Semesters

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Medium of Instruction

French

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Other departments involved in teaching the program

Departments of Arabic, Department of English & University Requirement Unit

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Program Coordinator/ Head of Department

Dr. Moujahed Abdullah Yahya Al-Sabri

Program Aims

  1. Equipping students with all what they need to learn and teach French language, linguistics, literature, translation, and culture.
  2. Achieving excellence both qualitatively and quantitatively in learning and teaching French, and providing distinguished services to the community in areas of communication, translation, and the teaching of French.
  3. Providing a scholarly academic environment that helps French language students develop and stimulate communication skills and creative thinking to address challenges effectively.
  4. Facilitating students’ acquisition and utilization of language and translation skills between French and Arabic, whenever possible.
  5. Developing academic, ethical and professional values and attitudes in line with the requirements of society and the labor market. 
  6. Empowering students with intellectual and practical skills necessary for proficient use of the French language in real-world contexts.

Program Mission

To produce graduates who are culturally aware and possess exceptional linguistic skills, enabling them to engage meaningfully with diverse cultures across the globe.

Graduate Attributes:

A graduate holding a Bachelor’s Degree in French Language and Literature from the Faculty of Languages should demonstrate the following attributes:
  1. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking French.
  2. Able to differentiate between fundamental concepts in language, literature, and translation studies.
  3. Able to use all four French language skills across diverse professional contexts.
  4. Capable of analyzing and critiquing texts in a systematic and professional manner.
  5. Able to communicate skillfully in both written and verbal forms.
  6. Able to translate various types of texts (political, scientific, economic, etc.) accurately, faithfully, and conscientiously.
  7. Proficient in producing innovative and scholarly research papers, adhering to the principles of academic honesty and research integrity.
  8. Capable to apply and employ specialized knowledge in professional practice within relevant fields.
  9. Proficient in using computers and technological applications to remain abreast of modern scientific and technical developments in language-related fields and applications.
  10. Able to engage positively with diverse cultures while upholding religious, cultural, and social values.
  11. Ready to assume ethical, academic, and professional responsibilities within their area of specialization.
  12. Able to use linguistic knowledge with its multiple skills for the holistic development of society.
  13. Able to compete effectively at regional and local levels in relevant domains.
  14. Committed to self-education and continuous learning throughout life.

 

Program Study Plan

First Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR11 Reading & Writing 1 Core 3 Department of French
DR12 Listening & Speaking 1 Core 3 Department of French
DR13 Phonetics 1 Core 3 Department of French
UR14 EnglishLanguage 1 University Requirement 3 Department of English
UR15 Arabic Language 1 University Requirement 3 Department of Arabic
UR16 Islamic Culture University Requirement 3 University Requirement Unit
UR17 Arab-Israeli Conflict University Requirement 2 University Requirement Unit
Total 20

Second Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR21 Reading & Writing 2 Core 3 Department of French
DR22 Listening & Speaking 2 Core 3 Department of French
DR23 Phonetics 2 Core 3 Department of French
DR24 Grammar 1 Core 3 Department of French
UR25 English 2 University Requirement 3 Department of English
UR26 Arabic 2 University Requirement 3 Department of Arabic
UR27 National Culture University Requirement 2 University Requirement Unit
Total 20

Third Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR31 Reading & Writing 3 Core 3 French
DR32 Listening & Speaking 3 Core 3 French
DR33 Reading and Dictation Core 3 French
DR34 Grammar 2 Core 3 French
FR35 Critical Thinking Faculty Requirement 2 Faculty Requirement
UR36 Computer Skills University Requirement 3 Computer and Information Technology
Total 17

Fourth Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR41 Listening & Speaking 4 Core 3 French
DR42 Reading Comprehension Core 3 French
DR43 Composition Core 3 French
DR44 French Civilization Core 3 French
DR45 Grammar 3 Core 3 French
FR46 Self-Learning Faculty Requirement 2 Faculty Requirement Unit
Total 17

Fifth Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR51 Technical Writing 1 Core 3 French
DR52 Translation 1 Core 3 French
DR53 French Literature 1 Core 3 French
DR54 Conversation 1 Core 3 French
DR55 Advanced Grammar Core 3 French
Total 15

Sixth Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR61 Technical Writing 2 Core 3 French
DR62 Conversation 2 Core 3 French
DR63 Translation 2 Core 3 French
DR64 Introduction to Linguistics Core 3 French
DR65 French Literature 2 Core 3 French
Total 15

Seventh Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
FR71 Entrepreneurial Skills Faculty Requirement 2 Faculty Requirement Unit
DR72 Translation 3 Core 3 French
DR73 Methods of Teaching French as a Foreign Language Core 3 French
DR74 General Linguistics 1 Core 3 French
DR75 Research Methodology Faculty Requirement 3 Faculty Requirement Unit
Total 14

Eighth Semester
Code/ No. Courses Course Type No. of credit hours Responsible Department
University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major Theoretical Seminar Practical Training Department
DR81 French for Specific Purposes Core 3 French
DR82 Specialized Translation Core 3 French
DR83 French for Commercial Purposes Core 3 French
DR84 General Linguistics 2 Core 3 French
DR85 Graduation Research Core 3 French Language
Total 15
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