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The department has excelled academically, achieving advanced results in the Higher Education Council exams, thanks to the efforts of its faculty members who are a select group of graduates from Arab, Malaysian, British, and American universities. The department’s graduates have also proven their excellence in various fields of work, both in the public and private sectors. The department offers a comprehensive cultural program, including faculty discussion sessions, public lectures, and various cultural competitions for students.
Due to the high demand for the department's programs, the Evening Studies Program in English Language/Translation was established in 1998. The department always strives to achieve excellence by providing high-quality higher education that meets global standards.
Currently, the department has 15 faculty members, and there are 659 students enrolled. Since the program's inception, 34 students have graduated in Literature, and 116 in Translation, including 12 holding master's degrees. The faculty’s research output averages 18 published articles annually in peer-reviewed international journals, with 2 papers presented at international conferences to date.
About :
The Applied English Language Program at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan is a modern academic program within the Department of English, established in 2024 in response to the growing need to prepare graduates with advanced applied language skills that meet the demands of the labor market.
The program aims to develop students’ linguistic and communicative competencies by focusing on the four core language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), in addition to strengthening their knowledge in linguistics, grammar, and language studies. It also integrates theoretical and practical components, offering a variety of courses in linguistics, literature, and discourse analysis, alongside specialized courses in English for specific purposes such as business, media, tourism, diplomacy, technology, law, and healthcare.
The program seeks to graduate qualified individuals capable of effective communication in international contexts and of keeping pace with rapid developments in language and communication, in alignment with the university’s mission of excellence, quality, and applied education.
Achievements:
The English Language Program in Translation/Literature 2024 has been established.1
The Applied English Language Program 2024 has been introduced: The new Applied English Language program for 2024 has been launched to enhance students' skills and meet the needs of the job market.
The Applied English Language Program has been established\ 2026
Participation of English Department students in the 2024 University English Olympiad: Students from the English Department participated in the 2024 University English Olympiad, where the university achieved fourth place globally.
Participation of English Department students in the 2025 University English Olympiad: Students from the English Department participated in the 2025 University English Olympiad, where the university achieved first place in the Scientific Project globally.
Attracting a distinguished group of English language professors: A distinguished group of English language professors has been recruited, led by Professor Dr. Rashid Al-Jarrah, to enhance the educational process
English Language Day 2024: The "English Language Day" of 2024 was organized, showcasing the students' English language skills in a rem
English Language Day 2024: The "English Language Day" of 2024 was organized, showcasing the students' English language skills in a rem