Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers

Program Mission and Objectives

Program Mission:

Preparing experts specializing in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers and in developing and designing its curricula and instructional materials, who are capable of conducting innovative scientific research and studies to promote and disseminate the Arabic language and contribute to the development of local and global communities.

Program Objectives:

Preparing specialized academic professionals in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.

Preparing specialists in the development and preparation of curricula and instructional materials for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.

Addressing problems related to teaching Arabic to non-native speakers and proposing solutions through innovative theses and scientific research.

Advancing research in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers to keep pace with contemporary trends in curricula and strategies and linking it to artificial intelligence and modern technology.

Adopting new areas of research in language planning, dictionary compilation, translation from other languages, and contrastive studies between international students’ languages and Arabic.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the concepts, issues, and theories related to applied linguistics and Arabic language teaching.

Accurate identification of the role of technology and artificial intelligence in language teaching.

Extensive knowledge of the stages of language curriculum development, assessment mechanisms, and the latest strategies employed.

Familiarity with the most important specialized studies and research published in Arabic and English on language teaching.

Skills

Writing innovative scientific research by employing specialization-related topics connected to research priorities in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers or falling within the fields of applied linguistics.

Applying modern strategies for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers in an exemplary manner.

Proficiently applying alternative language assessment mechanisms and procedures.

Designing and developing instructional units and educational materials with a very high level of professionalism.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

Addressing research and knowledge-related issues with a very high level of integrity and adherence to academic values.

Performing specialized tasks and activities effectively and with a high degree of autonomy.

Participating effectively and exceptionally in specialized research groups in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.

Participating in volunteer activities and high-quality initiatives that contribute to strengthening professional relationships with a community focused on quality of life.