Program Purpose

The HND in Arabic Language is designed to provide students with proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic, classical Arabic texts, and Arabic literature. The program focuses on Arabic language communication, linguistics, translation, and cultural understanding, preparing graduates for roles in education, diplomacy, media, and public service.

Program Objectives

  • – Achieve fluency in spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic.
  • – Understand classical Arabic texts and Islamic cultural heritage.
  • – Translate between Arabic and English effectively.
  • – Apply Arabic in educational, governmental, and diplomatic contexts.
  • – Develop Arabic teaching skills and cross-cultural communication abilities.

Key Concepts to be Learned

  • – Arabic grammar (Nahw) and morphology (Sarf)
  • – Arabic phonetics and pronunciation
  • – Reading and writing Arabic script
  • – Arabic literature and poetry
  • – Translation and interpretation
  • – Classical Arabic (Fusha) and Qur’anic Arabic
  • – Arabic for media, business, and diplomacy
  • – Arabic pedagogy and curriculum design

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

  • ARB101Introduction to Arabic Language I
  • ARB102Arabic Alphabet, Phonetics and Writing
  • ARB103Basic Arabic Grammar and Vocabulary
  • GEN101Communication Skills in English
  • GEN102ICT Fundamentals
  • GEN103Study and Research Skills

Semester 2

  • ARB201Introduction to Arabic Language II
  • ARB202Reading and Comprehension in Arabic
  • ARB203Arabic Conversation and Listening
  • GEN104Entrepreneurship and Ethics
  • ARB204Introduction to Arabic Literature
  • ARB205Arabic Morphology (Sarf)

Semester 3

  • ARB301Intermediate Arabic Grammar (Nahw)
  • ARB302Arabic Rhetoric and Writing
  • ARB303Classical Arabic and Qur’anic Studies
  • GEN105Research Methods
  • ARB304Arabic for Media and Public Service
  • ARB305Translation Techniques I

Semester 4

  • ARB401Advanced Composition and Literary Criticism
  • ARB402Arabic for Business and Diplomacy
  • ARB403Contemporary Issues in the Arab World
  • ARB404Capstone Project / Research
  • GEN106Civic Responsibility and Global Citizenship
  • ARB405Translation and Interpretation II