Master of Arts in Teaching Arabic to non-Native Speakers

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Master of Arts in Teaching Arabic to non-Native Speakers
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 22940
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The Master’s program in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers focuses on the field of Applied Linguistics, with special attention to the methods and approaches of teaching Arabic to this group, preparing its teachers, teaching materials, and instructional techniques.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Graduates are expected to achieve professional competencies in teaching, research, and material development:

Instructional Mastery: Ability to prepare mini-lessons, manage diverse classrooms effectively, and teach all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) at various proficiency levels.

Curriculum & Assessment: Skills in constructing language tests, evaluating existing textbooks, and designing original educational units based on scientific foundations.

Linguistic Analysis: Proficiency in describing levels of linguistic analysis (phonetic, morphological, and syntactic) and identifying learner errors through contrastive analysis.

Technological Integration: Expertise in employing modern educational technologies and computer-assisted language learning (CALL) tools in the classroom.

Research Capacity: Ability to conduct applied linguistic research, including data collection, statistical analysis, and writing scholarly reports.

Cultural Awareness: Knowledge of Islamic culture and civilization to effectively integrate cultural contexts into language instruction.

Requirements

  • Academic Background: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic (or a relevant discipline like English or Linguistics) from KSU or an accredited university.
  • GPA: A minimum cumulative grade of “Very Good” (typically 3.75/5 or equivalent).
  • Tests & Interviews: Applicants must pass a written entrance examination and a personal interview conducted by the department.
  • Professional Standing: Preference or requirement may be given to those currently serving as teachers of Arabic as a foreign language.
  • Age: Applicants should generally not exceed 35 to 40 years of age.
  • Additional Documents:
    • Two recommendation letters from academic professors.
    • Medical fitness certificate.
    • Full-time commitment to the study program

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester
Course Code Course Title Accredited Units
551 Introduction to Applied Linguistics 3
552 Second Language Acquisition 3
553 Language Teaching Methods 3
554 Language Teaching and Culture 3

Total: 12 Units

First Year –Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Accredited Units
561 Language Tests 3
562 Teaching Language for Special Purposes 3
563 Language Teaching and the Computer 3
564 Contrastive Linguistics and Error Analysis 3

Total: 12 Units

Second Year – First Semester
Course Code Course Title Accredited Units
571 Teaching the Elements and Skills of Language 3
572 Preparing and Evaluating Materials for Language Teaching 3
573 Research in Applied Linguistics 3

Total: 9 Units

Second Year –Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Accredited Units
581 Language Planning 3
582 Practical Pedagogy 3
599 Research Project 3

Total: 9 Units

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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
languages@ksu.edu.sa

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