English Language - Department

The Department of English Language and Literature at Princess Alia University College continues to contribute to the development of the college in particular and Al-Balqa Applied University in general as a prestigious academic institution at the local and regional levels. The Department of English Language and Literature is one of the most essential departments in the college, as it is the destination of many new female students. The Department of English Language and Literature offers two academic programs: a BA in English Language and Literature and an intermediate diploma in translation.

Vision To achieve excellence and creativity in mastering the English language and its literature, and to lead in the field of scientific research. Mission To prepare specialists equipped with diverse skills in English language, literature, and translation, and to qualify them to meet the demands of the labor market.

Department Objectives

• To enhance English language proficiency in the four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• To provide students with a broad knowledge base in linguistic, literary, and translation studies.
• To develop the ability to read and analyze literary texts using various literary theories.
• To cultivate an appreciation of literary texts through the application of linguistic theories in literary analysis.
• To promote creative literary writing skills.
• To enable students to translate texts from Arabic into English and vice versa.
• To enhance communication, debate, and dialogue skills through the application of semantic and pragmatic theories.
• To encourage respect for diverse opinions and cultural differences.
• To apply psycholinguistic theories to language acquisition and teaching.
• To apply modern technology effectively across all areas of specialization.
• To foster creative and critical thinking skills.
• To contribute to community development.