PhD in Arabic Linguistics

Faculty of Arts and Languages - Department of Arabic Language

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Description

       The message of this program is the message of the Arabic language throughout history, and it can be summed up in caring for and advancing it, because it is the language of the Holy Qur’an, the language of the country for which we live and defend, and the language of the nation to which we belong, and it is a strong Arab bond that represents unity, strength and sublimity. Therefore, this program is designing to graduate scholars and experts in the Arabic language who are committed to spiritual, moral, intellectual and creative excellence.

        The PhD program in Linguistics aims to teach specialized subjects in the fields of the Arabic language, grammar, morphology, linguistics, and dictionaries. The Department of Arabic Language aspires to excellence and leadership in preparing the student to be able to analyze, discuss, and objectively compare the characteristics, trends, and development of the Arabic language throughout the ages.

        Through this program candidates are trained in research methods to prepare them for the challenging task of producing original research in the form of a dissertation covering areas in which researchers can specialize such as theoretical and applied linguistics, syntax, morphology, semantics, lexicography, and translation studies.

Objectives

  • That the student recognizes the efforts of Arab scholars throughout the ages
  • That the student understand the scientific value in presenting linguistic issues
  • Contribute to the development of Arabic language programs and curricula
  • Preparing competencies and researchers capable of carrying out scientific research and academic work.

Outcomes

  • The ability to refute circumstances and linguistic errors
  • Knowing the linguistic characteristics by which understanding is achieved
  • The ability to reach objective results
  • That the student recognizes the efforts made by the scholars of the nation
  • To be able to create
  • To employ linguistic studies in revealing the language and its secrets
  • Analyze linguistic issues and know their characteristics
  • Tech use
  • The ability to do questionnaires and research papers
  • To participate in scientific discussions and seminars
  • Presenting scientific papers and research
  • Communication and written and oral communication using the Arabic language
  • The ability to find solutions to any problem
  • Using the computer in the Arabic language program
  • Ability to work in groups
  • Communication, written and oral communication

Certificate Rewarded

PhD in Linguistics

Entry Reuirements

  • The student must have a master’s degree in literature.
  • The student is subjected to an admission test by a program conducted by the relevant department.

Study Plan

The PhD in Arabic Linguistics prepares students to qualify for PhD in Arabic Linguistics. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.

It comprises 16 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 24 units, which include 0 units of general subjects, and 24 major units

Study plan for this program is shown below:

1st Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
601 Syntax Annotations 03 Compulsory +

Studying some explanations of traditional grammatical sources

602 syntax Issues 03 Compulsory +

Study of some traditional grammatical issues

603 Linguistic Guidance for Readings 03 Compulsory +

The effect of different readings in the linguistic lesson

605 Phonatic issues 03 Compulsory +

Studying some traditional phonatic issues

606 Semantics and Deliberative 03 Compulsory +

Studying the meaning of words in their linguistic, “semantic” and pragmatic dimensions through the efforts of heritage scholars and modern scholars

607 Linguistic Reasoning 03 Compulsory +

Study of linguistic thought in the Arab heritage in modern linguistic theories.

609 Terminological Issues 03 Compulsory +

The origin of the foreign linguistic term and its corresponding Arabic words and the problem of Arabization

610 Orientalist Texts 03 Compulsory +

Identifying the efforts of Orientalists in the linguistic lesson.