The Department of Arabic Language was established at King Faisal University, coinciding with the establishment of the College of Education in 1401 AH. Later, it became part of the College of Arts in 1430 AH. The department emerged to meet society's demand for specialized teachers in Arabic language and literature, aiming to prepare a knowledgeable generation equipped with Arabic language sciences, embracing national identity, and proud of its Arab and Islamic heritage.
Mission:
The mission is aimed at enhancing students' affiliation with their heritage, refining their cultural identity, nurturing their literary and linguistic taste, and strengthening their connection with intellectual disciplines through advanced academic programs. These programs develop students' linguistic, literary, and cognitive communication skills, preparing them for the job market and facilitating their interaction within it.
Objectives:
The objectives are multifaceted:
Graduating skilled students proficient in linguistic communication in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and argumentation, alongside literary, rhetorical, and critical appreciation.
Serving the community by providing regular and graduate students capable of producing new knowledge frameworks, enriching heritage resources, and competing with the latest theories and precise knowledge.
Encouraging scientific research in language, literature, criticism, and civilization by employing modern technological or theoretical knowledge and optimizing its use.
The academic programs vary between Bachelor's degrees in Arabic Language and its Literature, Master's degrees in Literature, Criticism, and Rhetoric, and Doctoral degrees in Linguistics, Literature, and Criticism, with the department being the first to accredit both doctoral programs at the university level.
The Saudi leadership has devoted significant efforts to serve and preserve the Arabic language. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said, "Our Kingdom, an original Arab state, bases all its systems on the Arabic language, establishing its education on this noble language, supporting its presence in various fields."
Vision 2030 emphasizes the importance of the Arabic language as a fundamental component of Saudi identity and national unity, reinforcing genuine Arab and Islamic values.
King Faisal University has strived across its academic, research, and societal domains to serve the Arabic language through educational programs and quality initiatives that keep pace with modern changes, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030.
In line with the department's vision to enhance the presence and service of the Arabic language, it seeks to forge various agreements and offer long and short-term educational programs for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers. These initiatives align with the rapidly evolving needs of the job market, meeting the targets of Vision 2030.
In conclusion, the department expresses its commitment to collaborating with all academic and cultural entities to achieve its mission, objectives, and contribute to the goals of the college and the university.
Curriculum Plan:
The department worked on a new curriculum for the Arabic Language Bachelor's degree throughout the academic year. Led by the Department Head, Dr. Abdullah Al-Haqbani, the faculty members collaborated to develop the curriculum following international university standards. The plan aligns with the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment criteria and includes scientific principles derived from global university curriculum models.
University Theses:
The Arabic Language Department discussed a total of 16 theses at the doctoral and master's levels in the current academic year.
Here's a summary of the master's theses:
Pharmaceutical Terminology in Ibn Sina's Book "The Canon of Medicine" - A Descriptive Analytical Study
Grammatical Structures in Sahih Muslim
Textual Cohesion in Surah As-Saffat
Poetic Deviation in Al-Risafi Al-Balansi's Diwan
Argumentation Mechanisms in Proving the Theory of Systems by Al-Jurjani
Omission and Estimation in the Interpretation of "Fath Al-Qadeer"
Parallelism Mechanisms in Meaning Production in Fadwa Tuqan's Poetry Since 1967
Violation of Continuity in Antarah's Poetry: A Morphological Study
Semiotics of Melancholy in Gibran Khalil Gibran's Works
Phonetic Problems in Turkish Language Learning Among Turks
Active Derived Nouns in "Al-Hamasah" Diwan by Abu Tammam: A Morphological and Syntactic Study
The Command Style in "Riyadh as-Salihin": A Pragmatic and Semantic Study
Prepositions in the Diwan of Labid bin Rabiah: A Syntactic and Semantic Study
Here's a summary of the doctoral theses:
Aesthetics of Narrative in the Quranic Text (Stories of Brothers): A Case Study
Irony in Modern Arabic Critical Efforts
The Impact of Arabic Heritage on Ahmed Shawqi's Theater
Activities and Events:
Celebration of World Story Day:
An evening combining storytelling and criticism was held on Tuesday, 7/5/1437 AH, at the Al-Ahsa Literary Club Theater. It was part of the World Story Day events, held annually on February 14th. The event featured writers Turki Al-Ruwaithi, Mohammed Mani Al-Shahri, and critics Dr. Nidal Al-Shammari and Dr. Fayez Athamnah from the Arabic Language Department faculty. The session was moderated by Ahmed Al-Aliou.
Celebration of World Arabic Language Day:
In collaboration with Al-Ahsa Literary Club and King Abdullah International Center, the Arabic Language Department organized events to celebrate World Arabic Language Day. The activities included seminars such as "Arabic Language and Sciences" and evening seminars at Al-Ahsa Literary Club. Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khathlan, Dr. Jaafar Abbas Al-Amin, and Dr. Khaled Al-Hajj Nour El-Din were among the presenters, moderated by Dr. Osama Attia Othman.
Cultural Lecture on "Astronomy - Literary Vision":
Dr. Mohammed Al-Dougan from the Arabic Language Department delivered a cultural lecture on the literary aspects of astronomy, concluding the cultural activities for the first semester of the Business Administration program on Tuesday, 19/2/1437 AH.
Seminar on "The Basics and Excellence in Arabic Sentences":
Conducted by Dr. Abdullah Hayani on Tuesday, 19/2/1437 AH, at Al-Waha Hall. The Dean of the College, Dr. Zhafer Al-Shahri, and other faculty members attended. Dr. Khaled Al-Hamash moderated the seminar.
Participation in Panorama Al-Asifa Event:
Faculty members and students from various departments, including Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies, participated in this event to honor soldiers stationed at the southern border. The College of Arts, under the guidance of Dean Dr. Zhafer Al-Shahri, contributed poems expressing gratitude to the soldiers.
Publications:
Book: Guide to University Theses in the College of Arts, King Faisal University
Book: "Ancient Arabic Poetry and Modern Criticism" by Dr. Amer Al-Halwani
Book: "Links in Conversation Analysis" by Dr. Khalifa Al-Maysawi
Book: "Al-Mizan in Arabic Language Analysis" by Dr. Ibrahim Kaid Mahmoud
Book: "Stylistic Phenomena in Abdullah Al-Khudair's Poetry" by Dr. Elham Al-Ghanam
Each thesis contains the student's name, thesis title, specialization, and the committee members involved in the evaluation process.
faculty members of the department:
Name | Nationality | Academic Rank | Specialization | Curriculum Vitae |
Mohamed Al-Sayyid Baddawi | Egypt | Professor | Rhetoric and Criticism |
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Belkacem Mohamed Hammam | Algeria | Professor | Linguistics |
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El Taher Mohamed Yahya | Tunisia | Professor | Rhetoric and Text Analysis |
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Abdulaziz Al-Khathlan | Saudi Arabia | Professor | Syntax and Morphology |
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Osama Attia Osman | Egypt | Associate Professor | Syntax and Morphology |
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Khalifa Al-Maisawi | Tunisia | Associate Professor | Linguistics |
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Sami Abdul Latif Al-Jumayan | Saudi Arabia | Associate Professor | Literature and Criticism |
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Adel Osman Al-Hadi | Sudan | Associate Professor | Literature and Criticism |
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Abdul Latif Ja'far | Sudan | Associate Professor | Syntax and Morphology |
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Abdulkhaleq Ahmed Sar Al-Khatim | Sudan | Associate Professor | Rhetoric and Criticism |
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Abdul Fattah Mohammed Aboush | Syria | Associate Professor | Syntax and Morphology |
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Fayez Subhi Abdul Salam Turki | Egypt | Associate Professor | Syntax and Morphology |
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Othman Mohammed Othman Al-Haj Kenna | Sudan | Associate Professor | Modern Literature |
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Anas Abdullah Al-Hammam | Saudi Arabia | Assistant Professor | Literature and Criticism |
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Ahlam Abdulaziz Al-Wasifir | Saudi Arabia | Assistant Professor | Literature and Criticism |
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Osama Khedr Ben Awf | Sudan | Assistant Professor | Syntax and Morphology |
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Eilham Abdulaziz Al-Ghnam | Saudi Arabia | Assistant Professor | Literature and Criticism |
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Sali Abdulaziz Al-Haj | Sudan | Assistant Professor | Rhetoric and Criticism |
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Suad Hawas Al-Hawas | Saudi Arabia | Assistant Professor | Syntax |
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Abdulaziz Saud Al-Halibi | Saudi Arabia | Assistant Professor | Literature and Criticism |
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Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Sultan | Saudi Arabia | Assistant Professor | Syntax and Language |
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Abdullah Issa Al-Fudaykh | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer (Sponsored) | Linguistics |
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Huda Nasser Hassan Al-Mufarreh | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer | Syntax and Morphology |
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Munira Ali Al-Shaheen | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer | Linguistics |
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Noorah Ahmed Khalifa Al-Humili | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer | Literature and Criticism |
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Hatem Abdulaziz Al-Mubarak | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer | Syntax and Morphology |
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Huda Nasser Hassan Al-Mufarreh | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer | Syntax and Morphology |
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Maimuna Abdullah Al-Dugan | Saudi Arabia | Lecturer | Syntax and Morphology |
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Amal Abdul Abdullah Al-Dosari | Saudi Arabia | Teaching Assistant | Literature and Criticism |
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Reem Nasser Al-Najem | Saudi Arabia | Teaching Assistant | Syntax and Morphology |
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Abdul Malik Mohammed Al-Talha | Saudi Arabia | Teaching Assistant | Literature and Criticism |
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Abeer Ahmed Mohammed Al-Shahin | Saudi Arabia | Teaching Assistant | Rhetoric and Criticism |
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Hana Usman Abdullah Al-Jghaiman | Saudi Arabia | Teaching Assistant | Syntax and Morphology |
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