Arabic Linguistics (Master’s Second Year)

Domain: Arabic Language and Literature

Field: Linguistic Studies

Specialty: "Arabic Linguistics"

This master's program aims to direct the student's attention to the various branches of Arabic linguistics, such as phonetics, morphology, syntax, and the origins of Arabic syntax, semantics, dictionaries of words and meanings, Quranic Readings, Arabic dialects, and more. It also seeks to introduce the student to the contributions of ancient Arab scholars in establishing the fundamental rules of the language and expanding its knowledge. In addition, the student will explore the cognitive connections between traditional Arabic linguistics and modern linguistics, and review the efforts made by contemporary Arab linguists to develop and modernize these fields of knowledge.

Targeted Qualifications and Skills:

The program aims to enable the student to grasp the linguistic issues raised by both traditional and contemporary Arabic linguistics, and analyze them in light of modern linguistic approaches, including structuralism, pragmatics, semiotics, and others. It also seeks to prepare the student for serious engagement in scientific research by enhancing their ability to critically and methodologically engage with specialized sources and references, and to locate the scientific material in its original sources. The program places special emphasis on developing the student's skills in utilizing modern information and communication technologies, benefiting from the possibilities they offer in the fields of research, documentation, and knowledge acquisition.

Regional and National Employment Opportunities for University Graduates:

There is no doubt that effectively implementing the new educational system (LMD) according to the required standards necessitates providing high-quality academic support, capable of keeping up with the transformations taking place in higher education and the labor market. This context offers diverse professional opportunities for graduates in the field of Arabic language and literature, in its various specializations, at both regional and national levels. The developments occurring in sectors such as education, media, translation, scientific research, culture, and administration require qualified linguistic and literary competencies, capable of integrating into the labor market and contributing to societal development.

Pathways to Other Specializations:

The cognitive intersection between the various specializations in the field of Arabic language and literature is a key factor in enhancing their integration, opening multiple opportunities for students to smoothly continue their academic path. Due to this interconnection, the possibility for a student to transition from one specialization to another, especially when joining the doctoral level, becomes theoretically feasible, even if the new specialization is not exactly identical to the master's specialization. This openness enhances the student's ability to adapt to interdisciplinary research approaches, aligning with modern trends in scientific research that encourage overcoming strict boundaries between fields of knowledge.