About the Program
Overview of the Master’s Program in English Language / Linguistics
This specialization deepens students’ knowledge of linguistics and focuses on the following four main areas:
Theoretical Linguistics (phonology, semantics, and syntax)
Applied Linguistics (sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and translation theory)
Semiotics
Scientific Research Methods in Linguistics
Future Career Opportunities for Graduates:
Teaching
Media and communication
Corporate and business sectors
Translation
Vision & Mission
Vision
Program vision:
Achieving excellence and quality in teaching English language and literature, keeping pace with scientific development in teaching English to non-native speakers, and improving the student's educational outcomes to enable him to build cognitive abilities and language skills that enable him to compete in the labor market.
Mission
Program mission:
Promoting knowledge related to the English language, literature and culture; disseminating and benefiting from it in obtaining knowledge and technology, encouraging the study of disciplines relevant to the English language.
Program Objectives
- Learning Objectives of the Master’s Program in English Language / Linguistics
- To broaden students’ awareness of the fundamental concepts of linguistic scientific research.
- To introduce students to contemporary theories related to core and applied linguistics.
- To provide students with advanced knowledge related to the analysis of speech sounds and speech patterns.
- To build on students’ prior learning concerning different syntactic structures and processes in language.
- To introduce topics in linguistic semantics, including lexical and compositional meaning within the linguistic system, and signs in the English language.
- To familiarize students with semiosis, that is, the semiotics of communication, as well as semiotics and meaning.
- To review phenomena, components, and issues related to the relationship between language and society.
- To conduct advanced analysis of written and spoken discourse in the social and cultural contexts of interaction.
- To apply linguistic theories and issues that address problems related to language acquisition and learning.
- To provide core readings in translation theories and studies.
Learning Outcomes
- Program Learning Outcomes – Master’s Degree in English Language / Linguistics
- Distinguish between the fundamental concepts of scientific research in the field of linguistics.
- Analyze speech sounds, speech patterns, and intonation using phonetic analysis software.
- Analyze syntactic structures and linguistic processes and apply linguistic theories.
- Identify semantic elements at their various structural and functional levels, and develop skills in analyzing vocabulary and texts according to modern theories in semantics and polysemy.
- Recognize the components and sources of semiotic analysis, and master the use of semiotic theories at linguistic, civilizational, and non-linguistic cultural levels to conduct semiotic analysis of signs and texts and understand how they interact at different levels.
- Acquire the ability to identify phenomena, components, and issues related to the relationship between language and society.
- Conduct advanced analysis of written and spoken discourse in diverse social and cultural conversational contexts.
- Relate linguistic theories and evaluate their impact on translation theories and strategies, while analyzing different translations from a multi-theoretical perspective.
Advising Plan
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