English Language and Public Relations
- Major No
- 22303
- Course credit
- 124
- College
- College of Humanities and Educational Sciences
- Level
- Bachelor's Programs
Overview
English language is crucial to keep pace with the rapid development in all areas of life. It opens up a variety of job opportunities. This program qualifies the students to excel in several work fields; such as the field of English language teaching (with the possibility of obtaining educational qualification diploma in conjunction with completing graduation requirements), the field of translation, and the field of public relations. After graduation, they can work in various ministries, governmental and non-governmental institutions, associations and international bodies. Finally, this specialization prepares the students for postgraduate studies in English and public relations.
Objectives
- Developing the students’ abilities in the four English language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Helping the students to employ and apply language skills and use them in the field of teaching, the field of translation, and the field of public relations in its various aspects.
- Helping the students to become familiar with the foundations and theories of public relations and the principles of marketing and economics.
- Providing the students with the necessary skills to design and implement projects and advertising and media materials using technology.
- Developing the students' abilities in discussions, interactive presentations, and persuasion skills.
- Developing critical thinking and its applications among students by providing them with the necessary skills to analyze different situations and make decisions based on logic.
Outcomes
- Developing students' abilities in the four English language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Helping the students to apply and employ language skills and use them in the field of teaching English as a foreign language.
- Helping the students to apply and employ the four language skills and use them in the field of public relations in its various aspects.
- Helping the students to apply and employ the four language skills and use them in the field of translation.
- Helping the students to become familiar with the foundations and theories of public relations.
- Translating texts that are related to public relations contexts in Arabic and English.
- Teaching English as a foreign language.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Teachers of English language.
- Managers or public relations officers in government and private institutions, companies, charities, municipalities and universities.
- Working in various fields of translation.
- Working in local and international media organizations.
- Managing private businesses or working in the field of event management.
- Working in the diplomatic corps in the fields of translation and communication.
- Working in banks, investment institutions, and legal institutions in the areas of public relations
- Working in advertising and media companies and institutions to prepare and develop advertising materials through various means of communication.
- Working in institutions and companies concerned with international trade in communication, communication, public relations and translation
Academic Plan
متطلبات الجامعة الاجبارية Credit hours: 19 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 | Arabic Language | 3 | This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written. |
| 4002 | Islamic Culture | 3 | Definition of culture The difference between culture, civilization and science - The importance of studying Islamic culture - Sources of Islamic culture - Characteristics of Islamic culture - Islamic belief and ethics and their impact on human life - Inclusion of belief on all Islamic systems - Contemporary challenges of Islamic culture - Contemporary issues and the rule of Islam in them, such as: Reproduction, birth control and regulation, dress, adornment, women's work, insurance, lotteries). |
| 4003 | English Language 1 | 3 | The course focuses on four basic skills in the English language (the skill of reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and encourages the student to use the rules of the English language, and some of the terms that are taught during the course. This course also aims to develop the student in the English language through modern subjects using documented comprehension texts related to the student’s life and university level. |
| 4320 | Modern History of Palestine | 3 | This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal. |
| 5052 | Remedial English | 0 | Enroll in this course each student did not get the mark required for success in the exam level of English, and this course is designed primarily to help students in the use of linguistic expressions in various fields properly and simple, and is therefore |
| 5055 | Computer And Prog. Principles | 3 | What is a computer, computer units and functions, computer classifications, central processing unit, numbering systems, main and secondary memory, input devices output devices computer software, introduction to programming. |
| 8238 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | Its course is designed to help students consider becoming job innovators rather than just job seekers. It is an introduction to the practice of entrepreneurship and an opportunity for participants to consider their preparation for an entrepreneurial career and more advanced training in entrepreneurship. It covers the nature of entrepreneurship, different types of career opportunities, identifying local entrepreneurs, assessing entrepreneurial trends and identifyin |
| 8239 | Skills for Life | 2 | he transition from high school to university can be a challenge for many students. Learning expectations are different. The student must play a more effective role in the learning process and assume greater responsibility, and he must adapt to the new learning culture very quickly. This course is designed to assist the student in the transition process more easily and to increase and develop important life skills related to the student's personal behaviors, so that he is better prepared for his academic and professional career. This course focuses on self-awareness, personal growth, and building positive relationships with others. Through these skills, along with the desire and dedication to learn, and the desire to help others, a student can be successful at the university, able to make significant contributions to his family, employers, societies and the world at large. |
متطلبات الجامعة الاختيارية Credit hours: 3 Courses: 13
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4308 | Hebrew Language | 3 | Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted. |
| 4321 | Development in the Arabic World | 3 | This course covers the following topics: the economy, social status and civil in the Arab world, the analysis of the situation of the Arab at the international level, the principles of development, the characteristics of Arab integration, the fundamental . |
| 4322 | Contemporary Problems | 3 | This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness. |
| 4323 | French Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking |
| 4325 | Spanish Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea |
| 4326 | German Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers, Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking |
| 4416 | Light Microscopic Preparations | 2 | |
| 4622 | Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law | 3 | The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect thes |
| 4626 | The History of Science in Arab & Islam | 3 | This course discusses the issue of science in Arab World before the spreading of Islam. Then it discusses the impact of Islam on science in general. The course contains several subjects, such as the science of Fiqh (Islamic law) and legislation Hadith (Pr |
| 5440 | Home Garden | 3 | This course covers the definition of the home garden, its importance, objectives, design, elements, selection of its location and its problems, in addition to its role in contributing to achieving food security for developing societies, and this course includes the most basic information about home garden soil (transfer of soil, depth of soil, soil color, size of soil particles, Organic matter, nutrients, soil microorganisms, earthworms, etc ...), in addition to types of fertilizers, compost techniques, and organic kitchen waste recycling. This course also includes the agricultural cycle, polycultures, associated plants and crop systems. The most important plant species and varieties (summer and winter vegetables, deciduous fruits, evergreens, medicinal and aromatic plants, ornamental plants, forest trees and shade trees) that are grown in the home garden will be discussed in this course. Recent advances in the management of sound agricultural operations in the home garden, which include integrated pest control, organic farming, soil sterilization, drip irrigation, and the most prominent sustainable environmentally friendly technology will be discussed in this course |
| 5456 | Turkish Language | 3 | Study the basics and principles of the Turkish language, where the four language skills include reading, writing, speaking, and listening. To the level in which he is able to write correct sentences, express himself in simple words, and understand reading and listening at the level of a paragraph about things related to and surrounding him. |
| 8237 | Psychology | 3 | The course deals with the principles of psychology, general psychological laws of human behavior, and the goals of psychology in terms of knowing the factors and variables that govern behavior, understanding it, predicting it and judging it by addressing the general topics of psychology |
| 8989 | Physical education | 3 |
متطلبات التخصص الاجبارية Credit hours: 63 Courses: 21
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8400 | Reading 1 | 3 | This course emphasises intensive reading techniques and the application of these techniques to a variety of texts. This comprehensive reading program enhances reading skills, improves comprehension, expands vocabulary, and provides strategies for managing different types of reading materials. |
| 8401 | Reading 2 | 3 | This course introduces advanced techniques and strategies used by successful readers. Work extends beyond simple texts into discourse, tackling high cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation (interpretation skills). Students will be exposed to extended, authentic articles from magazines, journals and websites. |
| 8402 | Writing 1 | 3 | This course puts efforts into academic paragraph writing, concerned with basic sentence structures and appropriate rhetorical modes. It equips the English majors with the required writing skills, starting from sentence-level writing (with different types and degrees of complexity) and ending with paragraphs of different purposes. Students, at this stage, are carefully taught the nature and format of a paragraph and are guided to write samples of that, using correct, precise, and logically-related sentences. In other words, students learn to tackle writing not only as a product but also as a process, using a step-by-step approach that holds drafting, revising, and editing to produce well-organized and clearly developed paragraphs that are essential to academic writing in English |
| 8403 | Writing 2 | 3 | This course is a continuation of Writing 1. It covers extended writing activities that lead to preparing students for essay writing. Students are expected to express complex ideas sequentially using simple language. Their writing is expected to be comprehensible to a native speaker who is not used to reading the writing of foreigners. |
| 8404 | Oral English 1 | 3 | This course exposes students to different types of standard speaking inputs on routine matters. It also gives them the opportunity to talk about topics related to their personal interests or about everyday life. |
| 8405 | Oral English 2 | 3 | This course allows the students to practice oral/aural skills in individual presentations, group discussions, and role-playing exercises. The course focuses on improving listening comprehension, participating in class discussions, understanding conversational strategies, giving individual and group presentations, and interacting with native speakers |
| 8406 | Grammar | 3 | This course covers the fundamental syntactic elements of English grammar that are essential for the comprehension and production of the language. Students will acquire knowledge of English grammar through exploration and analysis. |
| 8407 | Linguistics 1 | 3 | This introduces the basic concepts of linguistics. It also covers the complexity and regularity of language. Emphasis is given to analysing the English language systems: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Finally, the course gives particular emphasis on phonetics. |
| 8408 | Linguicitcs 2 | 3 | This is a continuation of linguistics I. It is an introduction to language-related topics, i.e., historical linguistics, language and the brain, sociolinguistics, bilinguals and language acquisition. Each of these introductory topics may be offered later as a course at a more advanced level. |
| 8409 | Discourse Analysis | 3 | This course provides an introduction to discourse analysis, the study of language in context. It examines how language is used in society and how it reflects and shapes our world. It draws upon major linguistic theories |
| 8410 | Research Inquiry in TEFEL and Linguisitcs | 3 | This basic research method course is designed to enable students to start research in Linguistics and TESOL. It provides students with essential knowledge and the steps involved in the research process. It also equips students with specific skills helpful in conducting research and guides them to write a research proposal (outline) and a short research report. The course covers concepts, principles, and main types of research methods (quantitative and qualitative). The topics concentrate on identifying and formulating problem statements, developing research objectives and research questions, locating and organising related literature, selecting appropriate research designs, determining population and sample, using valid and reliable research instruments (i.e. questionnaires and interviews), data processing analysis, and reporting research results. |
| 8411 | Translation 1 | 3 | This course introduces the students to the general principles of translation both from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English. Emphasis is placed on the different stages of the translation process, the difference between translation and transliteration, the use of dictionaries, translation procedures and the translation of idioms. |
| 8412 | Translation 2 | 3 | This course gives more chances for students to practice translating longer texts. It builds on students’ learning experiences in Translation 1, from simple concepts and texts to more advanced complex texts. In addition to effective translation techniques, students will learn to consider other vital structural relations and contextuality elements. It prepares students to translate longer texts of various types from Arabic into English and vice-versa, alongside highlighting the fundamental problems facing Arab learners of English translation. |
| 8413 | Survey of English Lit. 1 | 3 | This course exposes students to the primary definitions, terms and genres in the field of literature. It emphasises the following genres: poetry, short stories, plays and literary essays. |
| 8414 | Survery of English Lit 2 | 3 | This course offers literary samples that cover different literary eras starting from Beowulf, going through the medieval ages to the eighteenth century, and ending with post-modernism. This includes familiarising students with the main features and other factors defining each era |
| 8415 | TEFEL 1 | 3 | TEFEL 1 forms the required foundation for students to acquire knowledge of the methods and approaches of teaching English as a foreign language. It covers the major related pedagogical theories and schools in educational psychology and linguistics. |
| 8416 | TEFEL 2 | 3 | This is a continuation of TEFEL 1. It will expose students to the main teaching methods and techniques of the four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in addition to grammar and vocabulary. It also covers all specifications and activities related to teaching each skill. Moreover, it will train students in building and developing their lesson plans. |
| 8417 | Assessment and Evaluation in TEFEL | 3 | This course covers the assessment theories related to teaching and learning foreign languages. Moreover, it exposes students to various techniques and methods for assessing the four language skills, vocabulary, and grammar. |
| 8424 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 | |
| 8747 | Graduation Project | 3 | The seminar is a supervised research course typically offered during the final semester of a student's undergraduate studies. During the first months, students are allowed to select an advisor who specialises in their area of interest. Throughout the semester, students engage in ongoing collaborative sessions with their advisor, during which they present their draft work for editing and review. |
| 8748 | Teaching Practicum | 3 | This course is designed to expose students to the EFL real teaching experience at local schools offered during the program's final year. During this course, students participate in a comprehensive, professional experience where they perform teaching all the roles required from any English language teacher, such as teaching, record keeping, and lesson planning. |
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية Credit hours: 6 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8296 | Interpretation | 3 | |
| 8297 | Special Topics in Literature | 3 | |
| 8418 | EFL Classroom Dynamics | 3 | |
| 8419 | EFL Distance Education and Instructional Technology | 3 | |
| 8420 | Contextualising EFL Practice | 3 | |
| 8421 | Syllbus Design | 3 | |
| 8422 | Teaching English to Young Learners | 3 | |
| 8423 | Developing Materials for Language Teaching | 3 |
متطلبات التخصص الاجبارية فرعي علاقات عامه Credit hours: 22 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8425 | Principles of PR | 3 | |
| 8426 | Principles of PR Management | 3 | |
| 8427 | Event and Conference Management | 2 | |
| 8428 | PR Practicum | 2 | |
| 8429 | Principles of Design | 3 | |
| 8430 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
| 8431 | Art of Writing in PR (Arabic) | 3 | |
| 8432 | International PR | 3 |
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية للعلاقات العامه Credit hours: 6 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8433 | Case studies in PR | 3 | |
| 8434 | Photography and Montage | 3 | |
| 8435 | Work Ethics and Community Responsibility in PR | 3 | |
| 8436 | Human Resources Management | 3 | |
| 8437 | Animated Ad Design | 3 | |
| 8438 | Journalistic editing | 3 | |
| 8439 | Strategic Planning and Decision Making | 3 | |
| 8440 | Media and Social Networkingsites | 3 |
مطلبات الكلية Credit hours: 6 Courses: 2
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8285 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Definition of educational psychology, its importance, the relationship of psychology with other sciences, problems faced by the teacher, student inputs, outputs of the education process, educational goals, educational goals, components of behavioral goals, learning theories and motivation and their laws, interpretation of learning curves, models of the learning process, education Exploratory, addressing educational and psychological problems. |
| 8295 | World Literature | 3 | This course aims to study anthology of world literature from different eras: ancient, medieval and modern. It also aims to research the human, cultural and literary significance of selected literary works from |