Master in Arabic Language and Literature - Literature

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The Master's in Arabic Language and Literature - Literature at the College of Arts and Humanities offers advanced study in Arabic literature and research techniques. The program aims to prepare graduates for teaching, research, and leadership roles in academia, government, and industry. Students gain specialized knowledge in literary theories, ancient and modern literature, and research methodologies, enabling them to contribute to the understanding and preservation of Arabic literature and culture.

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Master in Arabic Language and Literature – Literature Program Details:

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Master’s Degree in Arabic Language and Literature – Literature
• Program Code: 230
• Program Initial Approval Date: 25 July 2021
• Program Providing Entity: College of Arts and Humanities
• Program Duration: (8) Eight Semesters
• Program Hours: (36) Credit Hours
• Total Number of Modules: (9) Modules

Program Objectives:

• Achieve a distinguished level in scientific knowledge in general and Arabic sciences and literature in particular.
• Prepare students to benefit from original sources and references, achieving depth in knowledge and excellence in research.
• Enable students to understand the rules, principles, and skills of scientific research, qualifying them to prepare original and distinguished research in the sciences of language and literature.
• Prepare students to employ their knowledge and skill gains in the labor market, strengthening their role in serving the university and society, and qualifying them for the Doctorate.
• Provide the local and Arab community with distinguished scientific competencies in the field of specialization.
• To have the intermediate knowledge that enables students to create bridges of communication with all nations through Arabic literature and its curricula.
• Consolidate students' self-learning values.

Programme Outcomes:

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge of advanced concepts in the field of Arabic literature.
• Employ scientific research methodologies and tools in the field of literature in preparing their thesis.
• Link the literary and critical study in the Arab heritage and modern literary and critical studies, to build a new perception in the field of knowledge.
• Discuss Arabic texts based on ancient and modern literary criticism methods.
• Use literary theories and accurately employ them in the analysis of Arabic texts in the practical and functional applied fields.
• Employ modern technology in developing literary and research skills.
• Develop projects individually and collectively in the field of scientific research in the field of literature.
• Employ their skills in addressing issues or in developing innovative solutions and proposals in the field of literature.
• Demonstrate an ability to positively communicate with the local and external community using the tools of the digital age.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage tasks and adapt positively to the job environment.
• Evaluate their continuous scientific performance in a way that reflects their scientific ambitions and professional practices in the field of Arabic literature.

Outline:

• Study System: Credit hours system, blended study system (physical attendance and remote learning)
• Teaching Days: Monday to Friday
• Minimum and Maximum Academic Load: 9 credit hours minimum, 12 credit hours maximum per semester

Course Schedule:

• First Semester (Compulsory Common Requirements):
• Arabic Rhetoric and Stylistics:
Physical Attendance (080171003, 3 Credit Hours)
• Comparative Literature:
Remote Learning (080175003, 3 Credit Hours)
• Modern and Contemporary Linguistic Schools:
Remote Learning (080172003, 3 Credit Hours)
• Research Methods in Language, Literature and Text Investigation:
Physical Attendance (080177003, 3 Credit Hours)
• Total Credit Hours:
12
• Second Semester (Compulsory Specialization Requirements):
• Literature Theory:
Remote Learning (080175103, 3 Credit Hours)
• Orientalism and Occidentalism:
Physical Attendance (080175203, 3 Credit Hours)
• Issues of Ancient Arabic Literature:
Physical Attendance (080175303, 3 Credit Hours)
• Ancient Literary Criticism:
Physical Attendance (080176003, 3 Credit Hours)
• Total Credit Hours:
12
• Third Semester (Elective Specialization Requirements):
• Issues of Modern Arabic Literature:
Physical Attendance (080175403, 3 Credit Hours)
• Literature of Emirates and Gulf Issues and Phenomena:
(0801755, 3 Credit Hours)
• Total Credit Hours:
3
• Fourth Semester (Thesis):

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Higher Education
• Teaching at Universities
• Scientific Research and Studies Centers
• Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development
• Department of Culture and Tourism
• National Media Council
• Al Muwatta Centre
• Newspapers, Radio and Television

Other:

• Head of Department: PROF. MOHAMMED ALOMARINI
• Alignment with National Qualification System (NQS): The program outcomes have been aligned with the NQS of the United Arab Emirates.
• Fulfilling Graduation Requirements:
• Completion of all program courses, including the thesis.
• Cumulative GPA of no less than (3.00).
• Completion of the required time for the degree, not exceeding the maximum.
• Course completion with a mark not less than (2.00).
• Master Certificate: Awarded with one of the following grades:
• Excellent (3.70 to 4.00)
• Very Good (3.00 – Less than – 3.70)