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Arabic Language and Literature — study plan

Qassim University College of Languages and Humanities

Credit hours
158
Levels
8
Courses
67
Degree
bachelor

The Arabic Language and Literature study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 158 credit hours across 67 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

Code Course Credits
CS 101 Introduction to Computers 3
ENG 101 English (1) 3
PSYCH101 Thinking Skills and Learning Styles 2
ARAB140 Listening and Comprehension Skills 2
ARAB107 Writing Skill (1) - Dictation 2
ARAB108 Writing Skill (2) - Functional Writing 2
ARAB106 Reading Skill (1) 2
ARAB118 Speaking Skills (1) 2

Level 2 20 credits

Code Course Credits
IC 101 Introduction to Islamic Culture 2
ARAB116 Reading Skill (2) - Reading in Linguistic Library 2
ARAB124 Grammar (1) 3
ARAB119 Speaking Skills (2) 2
ARAB130 Morphology (1) 2
ARAB157 Literature (1) - Pre-Islamic Era 2
ARAB163 Texts (1) - Pre-Islamic 3
ARAB109 Writing Skill (3) - Creative Writing 2
ARAB185 Rhetoric (1) - History of Rhetoric and Badi' 2

Level 3 20 credits

Code Course Credits
IC 102 Islam and Community Building 2
ARAB210 Reading Skills (3) - Literary Library Reading 2
ARAB226 Grammar (2) 3
ARAB252 Literature (2) - Early Islamic and Umayyad Era 2
ARAB274 Criticism (1) 2
ARAB230 Morphology (2) 2
ARAB247 Philology 2
ARAB262 Texts (2) - Islamic and Umayyad 2
ARAB282 Rhetoric (2) - Bayan 3

Level 4 18 credits

Code Course Credits
IC 103 Economic System in Islam 2
ARAB224 Grammar (3) 3
ARAB254 Literature (3) - Abbasid Era 3
ARAB248 Phonetics 2
ARAB265 Texts (3) - Abbasid 2
ARAB221 Grammatical Applications (1) 2
ARAB284 Rhetoric (3) - Semantics (1) 2
ARAB249 Linguistics (1) 2

Level 5 18 credits

Code Course Credits
IC 104 Foundations of the Islamic Political System 2
ARAB340 Semantics and Lexicography 3
ARAB324 Grammar (4) 3
ARAB372 Criticism (2) 2
ARAB328 Grammar History and Schools 2
ARAB320 Grammatical Applications (2) 2
ARAB381 Rhetoric (4) - Semantics (2) 2
ARAB335 Morphology (3) 2

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB308 Writing Skill (4) - Scientific Writing 2
ARAB373 Criticism (3) 2
ARAB325 Grammar (5) 3
ARAB360 Texts (4) - Andalusian 2
ARAB382 Rhetoric (5) - Rhetorical Miracle of the Quran 2
ARAB390 Morphology 3
ARAB344 Linguistics (2) 2
ARAB354 Literature (4) - Andalusian 2

Level 7 20 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB409 Writing Skill (5) - Applied Research 2
ARAB465 Texts (5) - Modern and Contemporary 3
ARAB455 Literature (5) - Modern Age 2
ARAB446 Linguistics (3) 2
ARAB434 Morphology (4) 2
ARAB486 Rhetoric (6) - Discourse Analysis 2
ARAB474 Criticism (4) 2
ARAB426 Grammar (6) 3
ARAB491 Prosody and Rhyme 2

Level 8 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB466 Texts (6) - Narrative 2
ARAB487 Rhetoric (7) - Contemporary Rhetoric 3
ARAB427 Grammar (7) 2
ARAB421 Grammatical Applications (3) 2
ARAB456 Literature (6) - Saudi 2
ARAB464 Modern Arabic Narrative 2
ARAB440 Applied Linguistics 3
ARAB442 Origins of Grammar 2

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 Qassim University?

Arabic Language and Literature at Qassim University requires completing 158 credit hours to graduate, spread across 67 courses.

How many years is Arabic Language and Literature at Qassim University?

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 Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 158 credit hours.

Is Arabic Language and Literature offered at other universities?

Yes, Arabic Language and Literature is offered at at least 8 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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