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Arabic Language and Literature — study plan

University of Sharjah College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Credit hours
123
Levels
8
Courses
42
Degree
bachelor

The Arabic Language and Literature study plan at University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 123 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 15 credits

Code Course Credits
0202111 Basic English 3
0201102 Arabic Language 3
CORE-ELECT College Elective Courses 1 Elective 3
CORE-ELECT College Elective Courses 2 Elective 3
0104100 Islamic Culture 3

Semester 2 15 credits

Code Course Credits
CORE-ELECT College Elective Courses 3 Elective 3
1501101 Introduction to IT(Arabic) 3
CORE-ELECT College Elective Courses 4 Elective 3
GEN-ELECT University Elective Courses - Group1 1 Elective 3
GEN-ELECT University Elective Courses - Group2 2 Elective 3

Semester 3 15 credits

Code Course Credits
0201203 Art of Writing and Expression in Arabic 3
0204102 UAE Society 3
0201231 Pre- Islamic Literature 3
0201233 Scientific Research and Curriculum 3
0201211 Syntax-1 3

Semester 4 15 credits

Code Course Credits
0201235 Early Islamic and Umayyad Literature 3
MAJ-ELECT Major Elective Courses 1 Elective 3
MAJ-ELECT Major Elective Courses 2 Elective 3
0201214 Morphology (1) 3
0201220 Prosody and Poetic Rhyme 3

Semester 5 15 credits

Code Course Credits
PROG-ELECT Free Elective Courses 1 Elective 3
0201313 Syntax (2) 3
0302200 Fund. of Innovation & Entrep. 3
0201351 Arabic Rhetoric (1) 3
0201331 Abbasid Literature 3

Semester 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
0201340 Modern Arabic Poetry 3
PROG-ELECT Free Elective Courses 2 Elective 3
0201334 Andulus Literature 3
0201352 Arabic Rhetoric (2) 3
0201332 Old Arabic Literary Criticism 3
0201314 Syntax (3) 3

Semester 7 18 credits

Code Course Credits
PROG-ELECT Free Elective Courses 3 Elective 3
MAJ-ELECT Major Elective Courses 3 Elective 3
MAJ-ELECT Major Elective Courses 4 Elective 3
0201421 Philology 3
0201441 Modern Arabic Prose 3
0201413 Syntax (4) 3

Semester 8 12 credits

Code Course Credits
MAJ-ELECT Major Elective Courses 5 Elective 3
0201491 Practical Language Training 0
0201444 Modern Literary Criticism 3
0201490 Graduation Project 3
0201422 Linguistics 3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Arabic Language and Literature

How many credit hours is Arabic Language and Literature at University of Sharjah?

Arabic Language and Literature at University of Sharjah requires completing 123 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Arabic Language and Literature at University of Sharjah?

The study plan for Arabic Language and Literature spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Arabic Language and Literature award?

Arabic Language and Literature at University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 123 credit hours.

Is Arabic Language and Literature offered at other universities?

Yes, Arabic Language and Literature is offered at at least 9 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.

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