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Message

I welcome you to the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts at Al-Zatoonah Jordan University, as we are happy with our students, this department accompanied the inception of our university since its foundation, the department is one of the scientific edifices and knowledge streams that seek to serve students and researchers according to the development programs approved by the Higher Education Accreditation Commission, this specialization provided the country with batches of competent graduates in its long and generous career, which participated in the nation’s generous arms in its journey of distinction and its rise under the leadership of the prosperous Hashemite Kingdom .

About :

The Department was established in 1993. On 10/7/1997 the first class of students graduated. The Department has had an active role in promoting Arabic, deepening pride in it, activating a conscious awareness of its advantages. It also focuses on achieving the goals for which the Department was established; being one of the most important ingredients for building the student's national and patriotic personality. The number of faculty members for the academic year 2024-2025 is (6). The number of students is 433. So far, the Department graduated 27 cohorts graduated with a bachelor's degree. The faculty members have presented many research papers and published them in international refereed journals. They presented other research papers in international, Arab and local refereed conferences.

Achievements:

• Establishing a Readers’ Club for Al-Zatoonah University students interested in reading.

• The Department obtained accreditation for the Arabic Language program from the Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for the academic year 2024-2025.

• Arabic calligraphy improvement course is held on an ongoing basis.

• Updating the study plan and educational resources in line with the department’s vision and goals