Master in Arabic Language & Literature
Amman, Jordan
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Arabic Language & Literature at the University of Petra is in western Amman. The university hosts 7,000 students across faculties including Arts and Sciences, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Information Technology, Architecture and Design, Law, Mass Communication, Engineering and Dentistry. The programme covers Arabic language, literary analysis, linguistics, philology, and Arab cultural studies, preparing students for scholarly research and language competence.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue teaching, doctoral studies, or research and scholarly activities that also serve local and Arab communities; related careers include curriculum development, academic publishing, cultural institutions, and educational consultancy.
Master in Arabic Language & Literature at the University of Petra is a postgraduate programme that develops advanced scholarly competence in Arabic language and literature. You study the language as a key vehicle for preserving national identity and cultural heritage, and you develop the methodological and research skills needed for specialised scholarly work. The programme emphasises scientific research methods, teaching preparation, and scholarly use of knowledge sources and references. Its objectives include preparing graduates for teaching roles and for progression to doctoral studies, while contributing distinguished academic competencies to the local and Arab community.
- Program credit requirement: 33 Hours
- Normal duration: 2 Years
- Related documents and plans: Department Handbook, Study Plan, Course Description, Advisory Plan
- Achieving an advanced level of scientific knowledge in diverse fields of Arabic language and literature.
- Equipping students with the skills of scientific research and its methodological principles, enabling them to prepare thorough research in specialized areas.
- Preparing students to effectively employ their knowledge in teaching and preparing them for doctoral studies.
- Equipping students to scientifically utilize knowledge sources and references, ensuring a qualitative leap for them and their research.
- Enriching the local and Arab community with distinguished scientific competencies in the specialization field.
Graduates can pursue roles in teaching, continue to doctoral studies, or work in research and scholarly activities that serve the local and Arab community.
This programme is for you if you seek advanced scholarly knowledge in Arabic language and literature, aim to develop rigorous research skills, intend to prepare for teaching, or plan to pursue doctoral studies. It also suits those who wish to contribute academically to the local and Arab community.
