The Department of English prepares students for a career in translation through intensive training in both the written and oral modes of language including consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. The programme includes an adequate number of courses in basic language skills in both English and Arabic, and it also applies contrastive and analytical approaches to the various and related concepts to translation at phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, pragmatic and discoursal levels. In addition, translation assessment and editing and revising are salient features of the translation programs.
Program Description
1. Elevating students’ academic, practical, and research competencies to advanced standards, while cultivating an environment that supports both excellence and creativity.
2. Actively contributing to guiding, mentoring, educating, and nurturing students, while also fostering a culture of respect for intellectual property rights and ethical conduct.
3. Empowering graduates to thrive in the local and regional job markets while staying current with the latest developments.
4. Fostering graduates’ ability to seek postgraduate programs, both locally and internationally.
5. Taking an active role in community service and providing support to its members.
Jordanian General Secondary Certificate with min 60% average, required documents
Courses taught at the undergraduate level include:
- English Communication Skills
- Oral Skills and Listening Comprehension
- Advanced Reading and Paragraph Writing
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Morphology, Phonology, and Phonetics
- Translation of Political, Journalistic, and Economic Texts
Program Overview
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University of Petra