The Department of Arabic Language and Literature was established in 1994, concurrently with the founding of the University, as one of its core academic pillars and a principal custodian of Arabic linguistic and literary scholarship in its intellectual, aesthetic, and civilizational dimensions. Since its inception, the Department has embraced a dual mission: safeguarding the Arab linguistic and literary heritage while engaging creatively with modern research methodologies and the pressing questions of contemporary knowledge.
The Department offers three integrated academic programs: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Arabic Language and Literature. In parallel, it is in the process of launching a Bachelor’s program in Applied Arabic. It aims to equip students with linguistic and cognitive skills to provide governmental and private institutions with highly qualified professionals.
The Department comprises nineteen (19) faculty members of diverse academic ranks who have published numerous scientific researches in refereed local and international journals. The Department is committed to the continuous development of its academic programs and curricula, actively organizing and participating in international conferences to remain a beacon of excellence and innovation.
I welcome you to the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, an academic space that takes the Arabic language as a living knowledge project, and linguistic and literary studies as a renewed critical act.
The Department was established with the founding of the University in 1994 to fulfill its philosophy of graduating highly qualified students in Arabic language and literature. They combine in their cognitive knowledge respect for heritage and openness to modern achievements in the specialization, utilizing their skills to serve the Jordanian, Arab, Islamic, and human society. Since then, it has carried an early awareness of the role of the Arabic language as a structure for identity and a tool for thought.
Today, the Department operates within a vision based on a creative balance between authenticity and renewal. It offers three academic programs (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate) that combine deep specialization with openness to cognitive achievements and methodological paths in language, literature, and criticism to keep pace with modern additions.
The Department of Arabic Language and Literature, proud of its elite faculty members, aspires to be a symbol of academic excellence, a platform for critical knowledge, and a space for shaping researchers equipped with scientific tools, the courage to question, and the responsibility of the word.
Head of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Dr. Nart Mohammad Khair Qakhoun
nart@aabu.edu.jo
Vision
Academic leadership in teaching and researching Arabic as a living, knowledge-producing language aligned with global standards and future horizons, while achieving creativity and excellence by investing in cognitive advancements to serve learners and society.
Mission
To provide a creative and rigorous academic environment in Arabic language and literature that integrates education and scientific research, balances authenticity and innovation, enhances community engagement, and fulfills the duty of the Arabic language by advancing knowledge and skills in alignment with global and societal needs.
| Board Members |
|---|
| Prof. Dr. Said Jaber Mohammad Abu Khader |
| Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Mohammad Ramadan Al-Deiki |
| Dr. Nart Mohammad Khair Yahya Qakhoun (Head of Department) |
| Prof. Dr. Abdul Baset Ahmad Mohammad Marashdeh |
| Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Droubi |
| Prof. Dr. Hussein Ahmad Hussein Katanah |
| Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Mushrif Harahsheh |
| Prof. Dr. Hussein Irsheid Al-Aswad Al-Athamat |
| Prof. Dr. Amin Yousef Odeh Odeh |
| Prof. Dr. Zaid Khalil Falah Al-Qaraleh |
| Prof. Dr. Muntaha Taha Al-Qaseem Al-Harahsheh |
| Dr. Mohammad Mousa Ali Alabsi |
| Dr. Maha Abdulqader Mohammad Al-Mubaideen |
| Dr. Mahmoud Flayyih Salman Al-Qudah |
| Dr. Buthaina Salman Mohammad Al-Qudah |
| Dr. Omar Abdulmohsen Farah Al-Khaza'leh |
| Dr. Ibrahim Mohammad Salem Abu Alloush |
| Dr. Nadwa Ali Matar Al-Masaeid |
| Dr. Fadel Khalil Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Hasan |
| Committee Name | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Graduate Studies Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| Curriculum and Study Plans Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| Research Committee | Prof. Amin Odeh Odeh |
| Assessment and Examinations Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| Student Affairs Committee | Dr. Mohammad Alabsi |
| Academic Advising Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| Conferences, Seminars, and Community Engagement Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| Development and Digital Transformation Committee | Dr. Nart Qakhoun |
| University Phone | +962 2 6297000 |
| Extensions | 2225 / 2231 |
| Fax | +962 2 6297048 |
| nart@aabu.edu.jo / arabic@aabu.edu.jo |
