48 monthsProgramme duration
Feb, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Background to the program and subject area:
The French Language Department was established as an independent department in the Faculty of Foreign Languages (formerly Arts) in 1997. The French Language Department aims at providing students with diverse backgrounds, detailed instructions, and multiple sources (texts, films, course tools). As a result, students at every stage of their study will be able to improve their language skills and expand their understanding of French culture. The areas of work for this specialization are: translation, business administration, tourism, and education.
Vision statements of the program:
Achieving leadership and excellence in building a generation of fluent French speakers locally and regionally.
Mission statements of the program:
Providing distinguished teaching methodologies and providing integrated training and application in the field of French language and literature. The program also aims to develop students' linguistic and intellectual skills to meet the requirements of the labour market and encourage understanding and communication between cultures.
Program Aims:
1. Supplying the local and global labour market with a group of graduates specialized in French, and opening horizons for them towards a real and expanded world in response to the theories of modern globalization.
2. Meeting the needs of the Jordanian community and the surrounding area forqualified and specialized personnel.
3. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of translation.
4. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of language.
5. Achieving effective strategic partnerships at the local and global levels.
The French Language Department was established as an independent department in the Faculty of Foreign Languages (formerly Arts) in 1997. The French Language Department aims at providing students with diverse backgrounds, detailed instructions, and multiple sources (texts, films, course tools). As a result, students at every stage of their study will be able to improve their language skills and expand their understanding of French culture. The areas of work for this specialization are: translation, business administration, tourism, and education.
Vision statements of the program:
Achieving leadership and excellence in building a generation of fluent French speakers locally and regionally.
Mission statements of the program:
Providing distinguished teaching methodologies and providing integrated training and application in the field of French language and literature. The program also aims to develop students' linguistic and intellectual skills to meet the requirements of the labour market and encourage understanding and communication between cultures.
Program Aims:
1. Supplying the local and global labour market with a group of graduates specialized in French, and opening horizons for them towards a real and expanded world in response to the theories of modern globalization.
2. Meeting the needs of the Jordanian community and the surrounding area forqualified and specialized personnel.
3. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of translation.
4. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of language.
5. Achieving effective strategic partnerships at the local and global levels.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Background to the program and subject area:
The French Language Department was established as an independent department in the Faculty of Foreign Languages (formerly Arts) in 1997. The French Language Department aims at providing students with diverse backgrounds, detailed instructions, and multiple sources (texts, films, course tools). As a result, students at every stage of their study will be able to improve their language skills and expand their understanding of French culture. The areas of work for this specialization are: translation, business administration, tourism, and education.
Vision statements of the program:
Achieving leadership and excellence in building a generation of fluent French speakers locally and regionally.
Mission statements of the program:
Providing distinguished teaching methodologies and providing integrated training and application in the field of French language and literature. The program also aims to develop students' linguistic and intellectual skills to meet the requirements of the labour market and encourage understanding and communication between cultures.
Program Aims:
1. Supplying the local and global labour market with a group of graduates specialized in French, and opening horizons for them towards a real and expanded world in response to the theories of modern globalization.
2. Meeting the needs of the Jordanian community and the surrounding area forqualified and specialized personnel.
3. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of translation.
4. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of language.
5. Achieving effective strategic partnerships at the local and global levels.
The French Language Department was established as an independent department in the Faculty of Foreign Languages (formerly Arts) in 1997. The French Language Department aims at providing students with diverse backgrounds, detailed instructions, and multiple sources (texts, films, course tools). As a result, students at every stage of their study will be able to improve their language skills and expand their understanding of French culture. The areas of work for this specialization are: translation, business administration, tourism, and education.
Vision statements of the program:
Achieving leadership and excellence in building a generation of fluent French speakers locally and regionally.
Mission statements of the program:
Providing distinguished teaching methodologies and providing integrated training and application in the field of French language and literature. The program also aims to develop students' linguistic and intellectual skills to meet the requirements of the labour market and encourage understanding and communication between cultures.
Program Aims:
1. Supplying the local and global labour market with a group of graduates specialized in French, and opening horizons for them towards a real and expanded world in response to the theories of modern globalization.
2. Meeting the needs of the Jordanian community and the surrounding area forqualified and specialized personnel.
3. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of translation.
4. Enhancing the Jordanian and Arab labour market with those qualified in the field of language.
5. Achieving effective strategic partnerships at the local and global levels.
Admission Requirements
To enroll at the University of Jordan, you need to meet the minimum required GPA for the General Secondary Education Certificate; The required GPA is 55 %
Required documents:
To start the admission process, you first need:
1. A copy of the passport.
2. For international students who hold a Jordanian high school certificate (i.e. Tawjehi), you need to provide your Transcript certified from the Jordanian Ministry of Education. 2.1 For International students with a Saudi certificate, you need to get an equivalency from the Ministry of Education in Jordan ( after 2016).
2.2 For international students holding Arabic certificates, you need to have your certificate certified by the Ministry of Education in Jordan.
3.2. For international students holding an international certificate from Jordan (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E, etc..), you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).
4.2. For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc..), from Arab countries, you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/) or at the Ministry of education in your country showing the average and the branch.
5.2. For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc..), from non-Arab countries, you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).
(Important note: If a student is unable to provide the university with the equivalency of the certificate before arriving to Jordan, they can do this process during the first semester).
Required documents:
To start the admission process, you first need:
1. A copy of the passport.
2. For international students who hold a Jordanian high school certificate (i.e. Tawjehi), you need to provide your Transcript certified from the Jordanian Ministry of Education. 2.1 For International students with a Saudi certificate, you need to get an equivalency from the Ministry of Education in Jordan ( after 2016).
2.2 For international students holding Arabic certificates, you need to have your certificate certified by the Ministry of Education in Jordan.
3.2. For international students holding an international certificate from Jordan (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E, etc..), you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).
4.2. For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc..), from Arab countries, you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/) or at the Ministry of education in your country showing the average and the branch.
5.2. For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc..), from non-Arab countries, you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).
(Important note: If a student is unable to provide the university with the equivalency of the certificate before arriving to Jordan, they can do this process during the first semester).
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