Master’s Program in Teaching Arabic to Speakers of Other Languages

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The An-Najah National University, in exclusive collaboration with the Lifelong Learning Centre Ergasia Ekpedeftiki announces the call for applicants for the Master’s Programme in Teaching Arabic to Speakers of Other Languages.

Registration Requirements:

✔Bachelor’s degree in any specialization from any Arab country. The degree must be duly certified.

✔High school diploma from any Arab country and a Bachelor’s degree from any country.

✔Bachelor’s degree in any specialization from a non-Arab country, with an additional B2 level certification in the Arabic language.

Why choose An-Najah National University:

An-Najah National University is the first and leading university in Palestine and is ranked among the top universities worldwide, according to international ratings. This programme is unique, since it offers a specialization in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers and prepares participants for a successful career in Arabic language education at a global level.

Description of the Program

The Master’s Program in Teaching Arabic to Speakers of Other Languages, focuses on applied linguistics and is the first of its kind at Palestinian and regional universities. The aim of the programme is to train and specialise professionals capable of meeting the growing needs of the local, regional and global market in teaching Arabic.

The programme uses modern technology tools and 21^st century skills to enhance the potential of its graduates and make them leaders in the field of Arabic language education. At the same time, it promotes innovation and the creation of business initiatives, especially considering the growing global demand for learning the Arabic language.

Program Goals

The program aims to prepare teachers and researchers who wish to teach the Arabic language to non-native speakers. Through a modern and interdisciplinary approach, it provides the necessary scientific and pedagogical tools for effective and culturally aware teaching.

Objectives

In-depth study of the theory and methodology of teaching Arabic as a foreign/second language
Development of skills in the use of modern teaching tools and technologies
Cultivating research thinking in the field of language teaching
Enhancing cultural understanding and intercultural communication

Program Structure

✅Compulsory courses in linguistics, teaching and language assessment

✅Elective Courses in specialized fields (such as technology in language education)

✅Thesis and practical applications

The Program is offered in Arabic and online, facilitating students from different areas.

Program implementation plan, load distribution and academic load

First Year- Semester 1

Course No.	Course Name	Credit Hours	Compulsory/Elective	Staff Name
437501	Introduction into Language Acquisition	3	Compulsory	Mohammad Rabbaa’/Ahmad Kholi
437502	Arabic Grammar 1	3	Compulsory	Mohammad Rabbaa’/ Jawwad Annuri
437552	Elective Major	3	Elective	Ahmad Kholi/Abdulkhaleq Isa
Total credit hours		9

First Year – Semester 2

Course No.	Course Name	Credit Hours	Compulsory/Elective	Staff Name
437503	Arabic Grammar 2	3	Compulsory	Mohammad Rabbaa’/Mamoun Mobarakeh
437505	Contrastive Linguistics and Error Analysis	3	Compulsory	Mohammad Rabbaa’/Ahmad Kholi/Raed Abdul Raheem
437553	Elective Major	3	Elective	Wael Abu Saleh/Abdulkhaleq Isa
Total credit hours		9

Second Year –Semester 1

Course No.	Course Name	Credit Hours	Compulsory/Elective	Staff Name
437504	Curriculum Development in Teaching Arabic to Speakers of other languages	3	Compulsory	Mohammad Rabbaa’/Mamoun Mobarakeh/Raed Abdul Raheem
437506	Arabic and Greek Civilizations: Factors of effect and Cause	3	Compulsory	Abdulkhaleq Isa/Raed Abdul Raheem
437551	Elective Major	3	Elective	Raed Abdul Raheem/Ahmad Kholi
Total credit hours		9

Second Year – Semester 2

Course No.	Course Name	Credit Hours	Compulsory/Elective	Staff Name
437507	Using Technology in Teaching Arabic to Non-native Speakers	3	Compulsory	Zuhair Khalaf/Ali Shaqour
437559	Master Thesis	6	Compulsory
Total credit hours		9

Τwo compulsory courses plus an elective one are offered per semester.

Students are allowed to register for a maximum of three courses and a minimum of two.

Upon completing 36 credit hours, the student is awarded their M.A. degree.

Specialization Credit Hours:
1. 21 compulsory credit hours (equivalent to 7 courses)
2. 9 elective credit hours (equivalent to 3 courses)
3. 6 credit hours for a master’s thesis.

The thesis weighs 3 credit hours.

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