English Language and Literature

• Linguistic Proficiency: Demonstrate high-level mastery of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and apply them in various professional and academic contexts.
• Literary Analysis: Critically analyze and interpret major works of English literature (poetry, drama, and fiction) from different historical periods and cultural backgrounds.
• Linguistic Understanding: Identify and explain the core components of English linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
• Critical Thinking: Synthesize complex ideas and apply theoretical frameworks to evaluate literary texts and linguistic phenomena.
• Translation Skills: Possess a foundational ability to translate various texts between English and Arabic, maintaining cultural and linguistic nuances.
• Research Competency: Use academic databases and research methodologies to conduct independent studies in language or literature.
• Cultural Awareness: Engage with the diverse cultures and values of the English-speaking world while maintaining a strong sense of national and Islamic identity. 

• Secondary School Certificate: Must hold a Saudi secondary school certificate (Science or Humanities stream) or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Composite Score: Admission is highly competitive and based on a “Weighted Average” of:
  • High School GPA (30%)
  • General Aptitude Test (Qiyas/GAT) (30%)
  • General Achievement Test (Tahsili/SAAT) (40%)
• Common First Year (CFY): Students are first admitted to the Humanities Track of the CFY. After completing two semesters, they are allocated to the English department based on their CFY GPA and departmental capacity.
• Departmental Placement Test: Applicants often must pass a specific English Language Proficiency Test or interview conducted by the department to ensure they can handle the academic rigor of literature and linguistics courses.
• General Fitness: Applicants must be medically fit and demonstrate good conduct.

First Year – First Semester

First Year –Second Semester

Second Year – First Semester

Second Year – Second Semester

Third Year – First Semester

Third Year– Second Semester

Fourth Year – First Semester

Fourth Year – Second Semester