2024 World English Language Olympiad for Universities
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan achieved a remarkable accomplishment in the 2024 World English Language Olympiad for Jordanian universities, which was organized in Amman from December 5th to 7th, 2024. The event was held in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Maseh Foundation for International Examinations, under the theme "National Heritage."
The university secured fourth place in the Community Service category. Three student teams from Al-Zaytoonah University participated in the Olympiad, under the supervision of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Musa Al-Zghoul, and Dr. Maha Al-Qadi. The first team was trained by Dr. Layla Al-Bergawi from the Faculty of Law, consisting of students: Sarah Al-Shanti, Dana Hassan (Faculty of Arts), Zaid Hussein (Faculty of Nursing), Hussam Hafidh (Faculty of Science and Information Technology), and Joud Al-Zghoul (Faculty of Pharmacy). The second team was supervised by Dr. Louay Dabbour from the Faculty of Architecture and Design, and included students: Saja Ayoub (Faculty of Arts), Zaid Awad Allah (Faculty of Law), Zaid Al-Omari (Faculty of Science and Information Technology), Alia Mahmoud (Faculty of Engineering and Technology), and Rahaf Arafa (Faculty of Nursing).
The third team was supervised by Dr. Maysoun Qousini, and included students: Omar Al-Zben, Raghad Al-Zghoul, Salem Al-Kaswani (Faculty of Arts), Karim Al-Doboubi (Faculty of Nursing), and Alaa Abdul-Munim (Faculty of Architecture and Design).
A total of 57 teams from local and Arab universities and educational institutions participated in the Olympiad, further enhancing Al-Zaytoonah University's global standing and reflecting its ability to develop students' skills and increase their competitiveness in the job market.
A seminar titled "Gaza in the Media: Exploring the Implications of News Headlines"
The Department of English Language and Literature at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan held a seminar titled "Gaza in the Media: Exploring the Implications of News Headlines." The seminar was sponsored by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Musa Al-Zghoul, and the Head of the English Department, Dr. Wafa Al-Khateeb. The seminar was presented by Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Takheina from the University of Jordan and Dr. Marwan Al-Jarrah from the University of Jordan. The seminar was moderated by Dr. Maha Al-Qadi from Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan and attended by the department's faculty members and a large number of students from the faculty.
The English Day
The Department of English at the Faculty of Arts, under the sponsorship of the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Musa Al-Zghoul, organized a curricular activity titled "English Language Day." The event was supervised by Dr. Maha Al-Qadi, Dr. Wafa Al-Khateeb, and Instructor Ruba Al-Shahwan, with the attendance of the faculty members. The activity aims to enhance student communication, stimulate their memory, and motivate them to engage and participate in showcasing their linguistic creativity.
22/5/2024