العربية Applied Linguistics Program
The Applied Linguistics program at University of Science and Technology (UST) equips students with a solid foundation in everyday English language use, enabling them to communicate effectively across a wide range of real-life situations. The program places strong emphasis on authentic conversations and essential grammatical structures that support students in their respective fields of study. It also offers extensive practice in writing and speaking skills, helping learners develop confidence and accuracy in language production. Through the updated course materials, students are introduced to the most recent uses and functions of the English language, making linguistic knowledge practical, relevant, and easily applicable to daily life.
The Applied Linguistics Program at UST was established in 2008 in response to the growing demand for specialists in language teaching and its linguistic dimensions. Since its inception, the program has sought to integrate theoretical linguistic knowledge with practical skills that qualify graduates for professional careers in education, media, and language-related institutions. Over the years, the program has made significant contributions to the local and regional labor markets by graduating qualified professionals who work as English language teachers, translators, curriculum developers, and supervisors of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) programs. The program also places strong emphasis on contemporary fields such as language teaching methodology, discourse analysis, translation studies, and language technologies, in alignment with the evolving requirements of the labor market.
The Program of Applied Linguistics is committed to provide excellent academic programs that contribute to the development of society and meet the requirements of the local, regional and international labor market through competent academic and administrative staff and a stimulating learning and research environment according to quality standards.
The program aims:
- equipping students with general English linguistic knowledge and personal development skills.
- developing students’ knowledge and understanding of literary texts of various periods and writers.
- training students in research methodologies to enable them to plan, execute and write up small-scale research projects.
- preparing and providing students with the required skills to meet their professional and academic needs as teachers of English in public and private sectors
- Knowledge and Understanding:
- Upon successful completion of the undergraduate English Language Teaching Program, the graduates will be able to:
- A1: demonstrate linguistic and cultural awareness of English and Arabic.
- A2: identify theories of applied linguistics, pedagogy, and research methods for English Language Teaching.
- Cognitive/Intellectual Skills:
- Upon successful completion of the undergraduate English Language Teaching
- Program, the graduates will be able to:
- B1: analyze linguistic and cultural components of English and Arabic.
- B2: classify teaching approaches, methods and techniques of English Language Teaching.
- B3: investigate language teaching related problems in real-life situations through critical thinking skills.
- Practical and Professional Skills:
- Upon successful completion of the undergraduate English Language Teaching Program, the graduates will be able to:
- C1: communicate effectively in both spoken and written discourse.
- C2: implement English Language Teaching assessment methods and small-scale research using recent technology.
- General and Transferable Skills:
- Upon successful completion of the undergraduate English Language Teaching
- Program, the graduates will be able to:
- D1: work independently and collectively with a strong self-direction to long-life learning and profession ethics.
- D2: plan, organize, and develop projects and medium scale enterprises with due attention of time and resource management and technology.
To obtain a Bachelor’s degree in the Public Relations and Advertising Program, students are required to complete and successfully pass 54 courses, totaling 133 credit hours, distributed as follows:
- University Requirements: 19 credit hours
- College Requirements: 3 credit hours
- Compulsory Major Requirements: 99 credit hours
- Elective Major Requirements: 12 credit hours
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Knowledge: Demonstrating solid knowledge across various areas of applied linguistics and pedagogy.
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Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Analytical Skills: The ability to critically analyze linguistic problems.
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Creativity: Demonstrating critical and innovative problem‑solving skills.
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Evaluation: The ability to examine and assess a wide range of linguistic issues.
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Professionalism: Applying English language teaching methodologies using modern technologies.
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Research: Conducting small‑scale research in the fields of English language teaching and linguistics.
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Lifelong Learning: The ability to engage in self‑directed learning and to pursue knowledge for personal or professional development.
- English Language Teacher
- Teacher Trainer
- English Language Teaching Supervisor
- School / Language Institute Owner
- Curriculum Developer / Designer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Lexicographer and Language Proofreader