Master’s in Arabic Language
Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University
General Information about the Program
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Program Title and Final Award |
Master’s in Arabic Language |
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Awarding Body/ Institution (Faculty / Center/ Institute) |
Faculty of Languages |
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Teaching Institution/ Responsible Department |
Department of Arabic, Faculty of Languages |
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Other departments involved in teaching the program |
N/A |
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Medium of Instruction |
Arabic |
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Program Start Year (for Newly Specified Programs) |
2023/2024 |
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Study Mode (Regular/ Distance Learning/ etc.) |
Regular |
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Type of Master’s Program (Courses & Thesis/ Courses & Research Project/ Thesis) |
Courses + Thesis |
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Place of Study (on or outside Campus) |
Faculty of Languages |
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System of Study (Credit Hours, Semester-based, Annual, etc.) |
Semesters |
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Duration of the Program (Total Years and Credit Hours for the Award) |
(2–3) years, consisting of two semesters and completion of a thesis. |
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Possible Future Career Options for Graduates: |
Researcher, University lecturer, teacher, proofreader, journalist, broadcaster or newspaperman |
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Levels of Award/ Final Award (Type of Certificate Awarded to Students Who Have Not Met the Requirements for the Award of Master’s Degree) |
Master’s Degree in Arabic Language Pre-Master’s Diploma (for those students who have not completed the requirements) |
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Prerequisite Qualifications |
Bachelor’s in Arabic Language or its equivalent |
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Required GPA/ Average Grade for Admission |
An average grade of no less than “good” |
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Other Requirements |
Entrance Exam |
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Program Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Adnan Al-Shuaibi Asst. Prof. Huda Al-Saidi Asst. Prof. Khaled Alabsi |
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Date of Program Specification/
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Program Aims
- Achieving a sophisticated understanding of scientific principles within linguistic, literary and critical heritage, along with modern linguistic fields and modern critical methodologies.
- Introducing modern critical methodologies and linguistic theories, elucidating their intellectual underpinnings, and discerning their unique attributes and distinctions.
- Providing students with research skills, empowering them to undertake specialized research projects according to academic regulations and standards.
- Laying the groundwork for cumulative academic progress and promoting the fundamentals of scholarly research.
Program Mission
To prepare competent researchers in linguistics – along with its diverse schools, emerging trends, successful methodologies, and literary studies – empowering them to conduct cutting-edge research in linguistic, literary, and critical studies, contributing to enriching Arab culture and advancing human knowledge, utilizing scientific thinking skills, and solidifying academic values in scientific research.
Program Structure:
Curriculum Organization:
Given the program aims to prepare graduates with diverse qualifications, including in-depth knowledge, research work, and Arabic language instruction, the components of the Arabic language Program are outlined as follows:
- Cultural Component: This component focuses on reinforcing community culture and cultivating essential skills, such as communication and information technology proficiency.
- Language Skills Component: It includes the cognitive abilities fundamental to specialized knowledge in the fields of literature, criticism, and methodologies.
- Vocational Component: It lies emphasis on equipping students with comprehensive professional knowledge and skills relevant to language analysis and teaching practices within their field of specialization.
The program structure comprises the following requirements and courses:
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Requirements |
No. of Courses |
Credit Hours |
Weight (%) |
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Remedial Courses |
– |
– |
– |
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Compulsory Courses |
12 |
30 |
85% |
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Elective Courses |
– |
– |
– |
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Thesis |
– |
6 |
15% |
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Total |
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36 |
100% |
The program structure courses and requirements are detailed as follows:
First: Program Remedial Courses:
Applicants without appropriate academic administration backgrounds are required to pass introductory courses, which may include any of the following courses (subject to the Admission Committee’s decision):
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisites |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
Seminar/ Training |
Total C.H |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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Total credit hours |
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Second: Compulsory Courses:
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Course Title |
Code/ NO. |
Credit Hours |
Number of Study Days |
Total of credit hours |
Prerequisites |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
Seminar/ Training |
Total C.H |
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1 |
Old Literary & Critical Issues |
ALIT 511 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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2 |
Literary Criticism Methods |
ALIT 512 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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3 |
Prosody & Poetry Rhythm |
ALIT 513 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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4 |
Research Methods and Text Investigation |
ALING 514 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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5 |
Arabic Grammar (Theory and Renewal) |
ALING 515 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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6 |
Phonetic and Morphological Studies (Ancient & Modern) |
ALING 516 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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7 |
Modern Literary & Critical Issues |
ALIT 521 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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8 |
Rhetoric and Stylistics |
ALIT 522 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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9 |
Discourse Analysis |
ALIT 523 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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10 |
Applied Linguistics |
ALING 524 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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Modern Linguistic Trends |
ALING 525 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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12 |
Lexicology and Semantics |
ALING 526 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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Total credit hours |
30 |
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30 |
– |
30 |
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Third: Elective Courses:
N/A
Fourth: Master’s Thesis:
A student is required to prepare and defend a thesis, which carries a weight of (6) credit hours.
Study System and Mode:
- Study Mode : Regular
- Study System :Interactive lectures
- Duration of the Program :2–3 years
- Total Credit Hours Required for Program Completion : 30 C.H.
Admission Requirements for the Program:
Determination of the program admission requirements will only specify the conditions that are not outlined in the unified regulations for graduate studies and their executive rules at Sana’a University.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum average grade of “Good”.
- Applicants are required to fulfill the application and admission requirements endorsed by the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Sana’a University.
- Applicants must successfully pass an entrance exam with a minimum score of 65%.
Graduation Requirements:
Graduation requirements should be specified accurately and clearly, and the following guidelines can be utilized:
To successfully complete the pre-master year, a student must:
- Pass all courses with a minimum overall grade of 70%.
- Attend at least 70% of all lectures.
Graduate Attributes:
To instill the following qualities in graduates who have successfully completed the introductory year in Literature and Criticism:
- Well-versed in their specialization and able to engage in creative work and development.
- Able to engage in discussions on diverse issues and questions arising in literary or linguistic studies, spanning both ancient and modern contexts.
- Able to differentiate between linguistic and literary approaches, employing scholarly research methods and manuscript analysis in their academic pursuits.
- Charismatic inclined towards self-development, continuous improvement, and generation of knowledge relevant to the national identity and cultural heritage.
Program Study Plan
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Course Title |
Code/ No. |
Credit Hours |
Number of Study Days |
Total of credit hours |
Prerequisites |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
Seminar/ Training |
Total C.H |
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First Semester |
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1 |
Old Literary & Critical Issues |
ALIT 511 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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2 |
Literary Criticism Methods |
ALIT 512 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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3 |
Prosody & Poetry Rhythm |
ALIT 513 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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4 |
Research Methods and Text Investigation |
ALING 514 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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5 |
Arabic Grammar (Theory and Renewal) |
ALING 515 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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6 |
Modern Phonetic and Morphological Studies (Ancient & Modern) |
ALING 516 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15 |
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15 |
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15 |
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Second Semester |
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Modern Literary & Critical Issues |
ALIT 521 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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2 |
Rhetoric and Stylistics |
ALIT 522 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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3 |
Discourse Analysis |
ALIT 523 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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4 |
Applied Linguistics |
ALING 524 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
3 |
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5 |
Modern Linguistic Trends |
ALING 525 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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6 |
Lexicology and Semantics |
ALING 526 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
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Total credit hours |
15 |
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15 |
– |
15 |
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