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This major is related to students' knowledge of the English language and its literature, and it develops the student's ability to deal with it effectively. The Bachelor's program focuses on three aspects, mainly:
advanced language skills, including translation and creative writing,
linguistics which revolves around the nature of language, history, and linguistic theories
English and American literature including poetry, novels, and plays with their historical dimensions in addition to literary theories and schools of Western and international ideology. This major provides many job opportunities for graduates in various fields such as media, teaching, written and simultaneous translation, communication, information technology, bilingual companies and banks, and tourism and hospitality.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This major is related to students' knowledge of the English language and its literature, and it develops the student's ability to deal with it effectively. The Bachelor's program focuses on three aspects, mainly:
advanced language skills, including translation and creative writing,
linguistics which revolves around the nature of language, history, and linguistic theories
English and American literature including poetry, novels, and plays with their historical dimensions in addition to literary theories and schools of Western and international ideology. This major provides many job opportunities for graduates in various fields such as media, teaching, written and simultaneous translation, communication, information technology, bilingual companies and banks, and tourism and hospitality.
Admission Requirements
Required Documents Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. Original General Secondary Certificate (Tawjihi) certified by The Ministry of Education (for Jordanian certificates) or an equivalent issued by The Ministry of Education (for non-Jordanian certificates). 2. Original Comprehensive Exam Certificate and original transcript properly certified by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (for community college Diploma holders). 3. An authenticated copy of both the civil identification card and Birth Certificate (for Jordanians). 4. A copy of the passport (for non-Jordanians). 5. Three photos. 6. Original “Good Reputation and Conduct” document and an original certified transcript for those who have been previously enrolled at institutions other than UJ. NOTE: All accepted students are going to undertake an Arabic proficiency test, English proficiency test and computer skills proficiency test during their first semester. (Testing dates will be announced at the website later on during the semester).
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English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
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Degree
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Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
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