Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education | SU
Faculty of Education | SU
The Department of English is a long-established department, founded in the early 1970s; by the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, it will have graduated fifty cohorts. It distinguishes itself from other English departments—whether at Sana'a University or elsewhere in Yemen—through its highly qualified, competent, and experienced faculty. Furthermore, the department offers a range of academic programs (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD) across diverse specializations, equipping graduates to meet the demands of the labor market in step with scientific and technological advancements.
The Department of English aspires to leadership and excellence in the field of English language teaching and learning and its various applications at both local and regional levels.
The English Language Department aims to prepare qualified educators in the field of English language teaching across all educational levels—professionals capable of competing in local and regional markets, providing consultancy and training to various community institutions, and conducting scientific research that contributes to the knowledge-based economy and supports development. This is achieved by fostering an encouraging educational environment and cultivating creativity and scientific thinking skills through the use of modern technology, all grounded in transparency and a spirit of teamwork, and facilitated by distinguished faculty members and curricula designed and accredited in accordance with quality and academic accreditation standards.
The department aims to:
1. Prepare highly qualified and distinguished professionals in English—possessing the necessary linguistic and pedagogical expertise—to teach the language according to quality standards and equip them to meet the challenges of the modern labor market in the field of English language applications.
2. Graduate personnel with a high level of teaching competence for English as a foreign language across basic, secondary, and university educational levels.
3. Develop the student-teacher’s skills—academically, professionally, ethically, and socially—in alignment with scientific advancements and Islamic principles.
4. Preparing graduates capable of meeting the growing needs of the market (Yemeni society) and addressing daily challenges, thereby contributing to keeping pace with the rapid changes in the field of education.
5. Contributing to the development of personnel capable of conducting specialized scientific research on the practical application of the English language, as well as its teaching methods and curricula, in alignment with modern developments.
6. Fostering a strong spirit of scientific research among both faculty members and students.
7. Equipping students with comprehensive knowledge of the English language, its various skills, literature, and linguistics.
8. Developing students' ability to integratively apply theories regarding English language usage and teaching methods when making decisions and conducting action research related to professional practice and societal issues.
9. Helping students acquire and practice communication skills, computer skills, English language proficiency, and interpersonal skills.
The English Language Curriculum and Teaching Methods M. Edu. program offers a range of research services focused on language applications—specifically curriculum design, teaching methodologies, language planning and its societal implementation, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The program addresses the needs of the labor market and society by qualifying researchers and teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to resolve English-language-related challenges. It provides research consultancy on English language applications and ESP instruction, while also fostering the capabilities of researchers in the field of English for General Purposes (EGP). These activities have been ongoing since the 1990s, with the program having graduated more than twenty-two batches.
The Master’s program in English Language Curricula and Teaching Methods aims to prepare highly qualified and trained professionals in accordance with quality standards. It equips them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and linguistic theories regarding English as a foreign language—covering its various levels, applications, and the resolution of teaching and learning challenges. The program enables graduates to keep pace with modern developments, compete at local and regional levels, and meet the needs of the labor market and society. Furthermore, it fosters their capabilities in teaching, curriculum development and evaluation for specific learner groups, and the resolution of related issues, while also facilitating the provision of research-based consultancy in the field.
The program aims at:
1- Expanding graduate students' knowledge regarding the nature of the English language and its associated skills; linguistic theories concerning its structure (such as phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics); aspects related to its application, acquisition, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies as a foreign language; and its uses in both the classroom and public life.
2- Enhancing students' capabilities in linguistic deduction, analysis, and critique—as well as in linguistic and literary communication—regarding curriculum development, teaching, and other applications of English as a foreign language, thereby facilitating its more effective teaching and learning.
3- Enhancing the expertise and skills of research-oriented postgraduate students regarding language-related issues and their practical applications—such as general teaching or teaching for specific purposes (at university or general education levels, and across diverse settings)—as well as curriculum design. This aims to enable them to provide linguistic consultancy to research centers focused on English as a foreign language, as well as those specializing in language studies, pedagogy, and curriculum development, thereby allowing them to address related challenges through a systematic, scientific approach.
4- Equipping students with essential computer and technology skills, demonstrating how to leverage these tools for practical applications of English (such as teaching) and how to utilize the language for effective communication with others.
The PhD program in English Language Curricula and Teaching Methods offers a range of research services in the field of applied linguistics—specifically focusing on curricula, teaching methodologies, language planning and societal application, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The program aims to meet the needs of the labor market and society by qualifying researchers and teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to address language-related challenges. It provides research consultancy regarding English language applications and ESP instruction, while also fostering the capabilities of researchers in the field of English for General Purposes (EGP). Since its inception in 2013, the program has graduated more than 25 students.
The PhD program in English Language Curricula and Teaching Methods aims to produce distinguished scholars and researchers in the fields of Applied Linguistics and English Language Curricula and Teaching Methods. The program fosters a blend of tradition and modernity, seeking to engage local community institutions and facilitate interaction with global intellectual discourse.
Program Aims: The program aims to:
1. Prepare researchers with in-depth expertise in English language and applied linguistics.
2. Supply state institutions in general, and higher education institutions in particular, with holders of a PhD in English.
3. Meet the needs of research centers for researchers holding a PhD in applied linguistics.
4. Enable students holding a Master’s degree to pursue doctoral studies.
5. Provide a scholarly research environment that contributes to the advancement of scientific research in applied linguistics.
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