Applied Translation

This course offers an insight into the nature of Italian language, culture and society that will lead students to gain an intercultural competence vitally important in a variety of academic and professional areas. Students will achieve a basic communication ability in the Italian language. This course is equivalent to the A1.1 level of the Common European Formwork of Reference (CEFR).

This course offers further insight into the nature of Italian language, culture and society that will lead students to gain an intercultural competence vitally important in a variety of academic and professional areas. The teaching approach is communicative and students are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Teaching supports are textbook, handouts, audios and videos. This course is equivalent to the elementary level of the CEFR.

This course develops students’ ability to communicate effectively and professionally in media and communication contexts. It focuses on key grammatical structures, media-related vocabulary, and professional communication practices across traditional and digital platforms. The course also introduces the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in media and communication, highlighting its impact on content creation, communication strategies, and ethical considerations.

This course examines mass communication theory and analyzes media’s effect on culture. Students explore how messages shape perceptions and cultures, and gain a deeper understanding of the powerful forces driving modern communication. This foundational course aims to develop skills to decipher today’s complex media landscape, which is valuable for careers in journalism, public relations, and more.

This course introduces students to culture, globalization, and artificial intelligence (AI), and explores the interconnections among them. It critically examines how AI reshapes globalization and cultural interactions, highlighting its impact on cultural identities, values, and practices. The course also addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by AI-driven technologies, with particular attention to their influence on communication, cultural representation, and global power structures.

The course aims to provide advanced skills in the Arabic language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These skills are presented through authentic linguistic models drawn from selected literary and intellectual texts, which are intended to be rich in intellectual content. The course focuses on the Arabic sentence and its grammatical and rhetorical structure, the most common derived forms, and the types of figurative imagery prevalent in Arabic. It also emphasizes literary content and introduces some critical theories for engaging with texts.

The course examines a range of aesthetic concepts from the Greek era to postmodernism in both Arab and European cultures. Students study a selection of classical and modern Arabic literary and artistic texts—including poetry and prose, maybe some of visual arts, as well as cinematic images—with the aim of approaching them through comprehension, interpretation, and aesthetic analysis, while becoming acquainted with the thematic and artistic phenomena that emerged in these works.

This course introduces students to genres of non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry. By studying important works by writers of culturally diverse backgrounds, students gain experience in reading, analyzing, interpreting, and writing about literature. Course establishes connections between literature and other areas of arts and communications.

This introductory course familiarizes students with basic poetic techniques and conventions such as voice, tone, diction, sound, form, rhyme, rhythm and various figures of speech, including imagery, metaphors, and symbols. These elements are demonstrated and analyzed through the introduction of a selection of English poems. The course also emphasizes textual strategies and accounts for their components in an attempt to develop further understanding of poetry as both an occasion for pleasure and a reflection of human activity.

This course is offered to students majoring in Applied Translation and aims to help them construct correct Arabic sentences from both grammatical and morphological perspectives, while avoiding common errors. The course achieves this by providing grammatical and morphological applications covering topics such as parts of speech, the Arabic sentence, particles that affect sentence structure.

This course prepares students to communicate successfully in English speaking environments, both academic/professional and social. Instruction focuses on improving listening skills, speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, and the understanding and use of idioms and everyday speech. Students are expected to lead, shape, and share in class discussions based on readings and/or scripted and non-scripted listening materials, which cover a variety of topics.

This course builds students’ core reading comprehension skills, including skimming, scanning, intensive, and critical reading. Students learn to use context to understand new vocabulary, identify main ideas and supporting details, and recognize paragraph development, cohesion, and coherence. Through interactive activities, they apply these strategies to different texts while developing critical thinking skills such as analysis and evaluation.

This course helps students develop skills in expository writing by completing a minimum of five multi-draft essays of varying degrees of complexity. In these essays, students develop topics in at least four of these five rhetorical patterns: example, comparison/contrast, classification, process analysis, and cause/effect analysis. Students also write an argumentative essay that demonstrates familiarization with methods of research documentation. During the course, students utilize the various stages of the writing process -

This course provides insight into the structure of English sentences and the relationship between meaning and grammatical form. It offers a systematic introduction to English grammar, with special attention to sentence patterns, parts of the sentence, phrase structure, and clause construction. The course explores the central features of English grammar, including verb and noun phrase formation, verb complementation, and the ways different sentence elements function together. Through these topics, students develop a clearer understanding of how English sentences are built and how grammatical choices shape meaning.

This course introduces students to the fundamental properties that all languages share and ways in which they differ, including structure (sound system, word formation, and syntax), expression of meaning, first and second language acquisition, language variation and change, cultural and artistic uses of languages, and comparison of oral, written, and sign languages.

This course examines a selection of major literary works from the Anglo-Saxon era to the present time. It also introduces students to close reading of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Students learn and practice the skills of close reading, thorough discussion and analytical and critical writing about literature. By the end of this course, students have an increased level of literary literacy and appreciation and are naturally immersed in literature ranging from the Anglo-Saxon through the Renaissance and into contemporary works.

This course introduces BA students to the basics of academic research and report writing. It helps students learn how to select a topic, develop research questions, find reliable sources, and organize information clearly. The course focuses on writing well-structured academic reports, using appropriate language and correct referencing, while avoiding plagiarism. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce clear and organized research reports related to their field of study.

This course introduces students to phonetic and phonological theory with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of speech, the production of sounds, the articulatory and distinctive features of sounds, and speech acoustics. The International Phonetic Alphabet is introduced and students are trained on phonetic and phonological transcription of words. It also covers topics such as the sounds of speech, their distinctive features, natural classes of sounds, redundant features, the phoneme, phonological alternations, phonological rules, rule ordering, syllable structure and syllabification, auto segmental phonology, and stress and stress patterns.

This course acquaints students with major narrative devices and formal techniques of the short story. Students come to appreciate narrative methods such as plot, characterization, setting, point of view, theme, figures of speech, dialogue, etc. through detailed analyses of short stories. These formal elements of literary narratives are selected in order to encourage the act of reading and as manifesting and interacting with active cultural processes.

This course introduces students to semantics -- the study of linguistic meaning. In this course, students examine meaning from a variety of perspectives including how it is encoded in words and sentences, how native speakers interpret language, and how truth and falsehood can emerge from the complexity of the grammar. Students become aware of the various aspects of pragmatics -- the function of meaning in a communicative setting. Topics include predication and quantification, scope and anaphora, problems of discourse analysis, various issues at the interface of semantics and pragmatics, and cross-linguistic semantics.

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills and principles of applied translation from English into Arabic, with emphasis on translating non-technical texts. Students work with representative texts from a variety of fields to explore the main theoretical and practical issues encountered in English–Arabic translation.  The course focuses on linguistic and cultural challenges, including syntactic, stylistic, and terminological differences between English and Arabic. Particular attention is given to translation decision-making at both micro-level (lexical and grammatical choices) and macro-level (textual coherence, register, and purpose). By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their competence in translating general English texts into Arabic in accordance with professional translation standards.

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills and principles of applied translation from Arabic into English, with emphasis on translating general, non-technical texts. Building on the knowledge and skills acquired in Applied Translation (English–Arabic), the course further develops students’ competence in rendering Arabic source texts accurately and appropriately into English.  Students work with representative texts from a variety of fields to explore key theoretical and practical issues in Arabic–English translation. The course focuses on linguistic and cultural challenges commonly encountered by Arabic-speaking students, including lexical selection, syntactic restructuring, stylistic adjustment, and cultural transfer.  Particular attention is given to translation decision-making at both the micro-level (word choice, grammar, and collocation) and the macro-level (textual coherence, register, and communicative purpose). By the end of the course, students will have enhanced their ability to produce clear, natural, and professionally acceptable English translations of general Arabic texts in accordance with established translation standards.

This course provides comprehensive training in both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, combining theoretical foundations with intensive practical application across a range of professional domains. It introduces students to the core principles, strategies, and competencies required for effective interpreting, with particular emphasis on structured note-taking, memory development, and real-time language processing.  Students will engage in realistic interpreting scenarios drawn from diverse settings, including community, medical, legal, political, social, economic, and media contexts. Practical training will take place through interactive interpreting workshops, including laboratory-based simultaneous interpreting sessions, where students perform real-time interpretations followed by structured feedback and guided group discussion.  Through a balanced integration of theory, hands-on practice, continuous reflection, and targeted evaluation, the course aims to enhance students’ accuracy, coherence, speed, and delivery in both modes of interpreting. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills and confidence necessary to perform professionally and effectively in a variety of real-world interpreting environments.

This course examines the translation of journalistic and digital media texts between English and Arabic, with a focus on news reporting, online journalism, and digital content. It aims to equip students with the linguistic, analytical, and practical skills required to translate media texts accurately and responsibly in fast-paced media environments. Students explore stylistic conventions, ideological framing, and cultural differences that influence meaning in journalism and digital media. The course emphasizes the use of appropriate translation strategies and techniques to address linguistic, cultural, and contextual challenges, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cultural sensitivity. Through theoretical discussion, practical translation tasks, and analysis of authentic media texts, students develop a comprehensive understanding of translation practices in contemporary journalism and digital media.

This course provides students with an in-depth examination of translation studies, fostering a thorough understanding of its conceptual foundations. It explores a range of theoretical perspectives on translation equivalence, encouraging students to analyze the intricate factors that shape the translation process. In addition, students will critically assess the theoretical principles underlying different translation approaches and the varying attitudes toward both the act of translation and its outcomes. Through this comprehensive study, students will develop valuable insights into the complex nature of translation and its applications across diverse contexts.

The course introduces BA students to the principles and practice of dictionary making. It explores different types of dictionaries, their structure, and the information they contain, such as definitions, pronunciation, grammar, and usage. The course helps students understand how words are selected, described, and organized in dictionaries, with attention to both traditional and digital lexicography. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze dictionaries and understand basic techniques used in compiling them.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of medical translation between English and Arabic, with a strong focus on written medical texts. Students become familiar with core medical terminology, major body systems, disease processes, and common medical procedures as they appear in clinical, academic, and institutional documents.  The course provides an overview of professional medical translation practices, emphasizing accuracy, clarity, consistency, and cultural appropriateness when transferring medical information between English and Arabic. Students examine translation strategies specific to the medical field and analyze how translation choices impact healthcare communication and patient understanding.  Through a practical approach supported by relevant theoretical foundations, students practice translating a wide range of medical texts, including patient information leaflets, medical reports, discharge summaries, and research-related materials. The course also introduces essential translation tools commonly used in professional medical translation.  By the end of the course, students will be able to compare and apply medical translation principles, demonstrate effective use of medical terminology in both languages, and produce accurate, reader-oriented translations that meet professional and ethical standards in healthcare contexts.

This course familiarizes students with the translation of legal texts in both Arabic and English, drawing on a wide range of document types. Materials include selected examples from Sharia court texts, civil and judicial records, civil status documents, contracts, and documents issued by international organizations.  The course combines practical translation practice with focused theoretical discussion on legal translation principles and legal terminology, highlighting issues of particular relevance to professional legal translators. By engaging with authentic texts and examining the legal, linguistic, and cultural dimensions of legal discourse, students develop a solid understanding of the challenges involved in translating legal documents across different legal systems and cultural contexts.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of audiovisual translation (AVT), with particular emphasis on subtitling as a specialized and increasingly important area of translation practice. It introduces students to theoretical principles and practical challenges specific to subtitling, including time and space constraints, synchronization, readability, and cultural adaptation. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to subtitle audiovisual content such as films, television programs, and digital media. Through theoretical discussion, hands-on subtitling tasks, and analysis of real-world examples, students will develop the professional competencies necessary to produce effective subtitles and respond to the demands of the contemporary audiovisual translation industry.

This course familiarizes students with the principles and practices of translation in military and diplomatic contexts, emphasizing the strategic use of language in international relations and security communication in both English and Arabic. It develops the essential skills required to translate sensitive and high-impact texts where precision, tone, and intent are critical.  Students work with a range of texts related to military and diplomatic affairs, including official statements, policy documents, communiqués, reports, speeches, briefings, and interviews. The course addresses the complex terminological, cultural, and linguistic challenges inherent in translating defense- and diplomacy-related discourse.  Through focused analysis and practical translation tasks, students examine issues such as register control, neutrality, confidentiality, and the strategic implications of translation choices. Class discussions emphasize practical solutions that enable students to navigate these challenges effectively, fostering accurate and context-aware translations that bridge linguistic and cultural gaps in military and diplomatic communication

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of translation in the tourism and hospitality sector, with emphasis on the strategic use of language in promoting destinations, services, and cultural experiences in both English and Arabic. It develops essential skills required to translate texts where clarity, persuasion, cultural appeal, and audience engagement are central.  Students work with a wide range of tourism- and hospitality-related texts, including travel brochures, hotel websites, promotional materials, itineraries, menus, tourist guides, reviews, and official tourism communications. The course addresses linguistic, cultural, and stylistic challenges specific to tourism discourse, such as localization, tone adaptation, and culture-specific references.  Through guided analysis and practical translation tasks, students examine issues of register, branding, intercultural mediation, and audience expectations. Class discussions focus on practical strategies that enable students to produce accurate, attractive, and culturally appropriate translations, effectively bridging linguistic and cultural gaps in tourism and hospitality communication.

This course provides students with first-hand exposure to major professional issues and challenges in translation through carefully selected internships in the public and/or private sector, requiring a minimum of 160 training hours completed within one semester.

This course enables students to undertake a major research project in translation under the supervision of a faculty member, culminating in the presentation of their work as a formal academic research paper. Students may choose to translate a text from English to Arabic or Arabic to English, or to work with an already translated text for detailed scholarly analysis.  In addition to the translation or analysis, students prepare a comprehensive commentary discussing their translation decisions, challenges encountered, and strategies employed to address semantic, grammatical, lexical, and stylistic differences between the source and target languages. The course emphasizes critical thinking, analytical rigor, and the practical application of translation theory and principles.  The course is supervision-based and does not include formal lectures, focusing on independent research, scholarly writing, and the development of professional-level translation competencies suitable for academic and professional contexts.

This course builds on English Grammar (1) and provides a more advanced study of English sentence structure and the relationship between meaning and grammatical form. It focuses on sentence types—simple, compound, and complex—and on the three major types of dependent clauses: noun, adjective (relative), and adverb clauses. Students examine the forms and functions of these clauses and develop a deeper understanding of how complex sentences are structured and how grammar shapes meaning.

This course introduces students to the basic principles of generative-transformational syntax. The basic sentence structure is first introduced, followed by the structure of the English auxiliary, the verb phrase, and the noun phrase. After an introduction to the generative theory is given, the course then proceeds to cover the concepts of transformation, transformational rules, and the formulation of such rules in formal notation.

This course raises students’ awareness of the relations between linguistic phenomena and human social life by covering several recent theoretical approaches to the study of language and society: vibrational sociolinguistics, ethnography of communication, and international sociolinguistics. It also covers the development of pidgins and creoles, multilingualism, and language choice.

Adopting a highly interdisciplinary approach, this course introduces students to the main structural, linguistic and cultural differences that exist between English and Arabic. Drawing upon the disciplines of semiotics, discourse analysis, critical linguistics, and applied linguistics, the course will identify and debate the central issues at the heart of translation between English and Arabic.

Drawing upon the work of key thinkers such as Austin, de Saussure, and Foucault as well as modern trends in critical language analysis, this course is an examination of the process in which meaning is created and consciousness constructed. It introduces students to the central role language plays in shaping perceptions and how texts mediate truths about events.

This course examines how, from Old English to current times, people learned and changed their native tongue at home, in schools, and neighborhoods. The course covers linguistic and social history of the English language, including the development of sounds, structure, vocabulary, semantics, and dialects.

This course covers the basics of stylistics. It investigates the characteristic features of stylistic variation at the syntactic and semantic levels. The course is mainly concerned with the analysis of literary style characteristic of a writer in relation to biographical, psychological, and social parameters reflecting the personality of the writer. The course also examines the parameters of stylistic choices, including the contextual, communicative, rhetorical, and information distribution factors.

This course examines translation technologies and their growing impact on the translation profession, with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools forming one key component alongside machine translation and artificial intelligence. Students will develop accuracy and efficiency through the use of translation memories, terminology management systems, and technology-based workflows. The course introduces major translation technologies, including computers, the Internet, and machine translation systems such as Google Translate, DeepL and the like, as well as AI-supported tools. In addition, students will practice using Word files to write, edit, and translate texts, with emphasis on vocabulary verification, expression screening, and grammatical error detection.

The course draws upon insights from Documentary Linguistics to highlight the manner in which terminology and documentation are used to identify the conceptual and functional vocabulary used by specialist languages. The course introduces students to the idea of keeping records of language practices, methods for collecting, collating and recording information, and the functional purposes of documentary linguistics.

This fundamental course introduces students to the conventions of academic writing and functional writing. Students gain an understanding of their subject matter, audience, purpose, and point-of-view, and demonstrate that understanding through the organization and development of their essays. Students learn how to edit texts,  proofread, analyze and evaluate other writers’ work to sharpen their critical abilities as readers and writers. The course also introduces students to skills in source analysis, documentation and beginning research methods.

The course aims to introduce students to basic concepts in the field of English/Arabic translation studies. Students are exposed to a variety of texts through which a number of key translation problems are identified and discussed. Adopting a functional approach, both theoretical and practical aspects are emphasized with a view to developing students’ ability to successfully navigate through key linguistic and cultural differences between English and Arabic.

The course introduces students to modern Arabic rhetoric, focusing on practical applications in text analysis and discourse. It covers key rhetorical concepts, expression, argumentation, and meaning in literary, media, and academic texts. Special attention is given to narrative genres—such as novels, short stories, biographies, and general narrative discourse—addressing structure, characters, time, point of view, voice, and figurative language, with practical analysis of contemporary written and visual texts.

This course examines current issues, trends, and practices in education, highlighting how educational systems reflect and shape social, cultural, political, and economic values. With a special focus on the development of Jordan’s educational system, it explores the historical and societal factors influencing present approaches to education and the role of education in promoting social change and economic development. The course also provides an overview of contemporary approaches to teaching English to speakers of other languages, including curriculum design, assessment, teacher training, instructional technology, and classroom practices across educational levels, with particular emphasis on communication processes in educational settings and the development of effective teaching and classroom interaction skills.