This general education course introduces nursing students to the foundational knowledge of the Holy Qur'an and its related sciences (Ulum al-Qur'an). The course focuses on the revelation, compilation, preservation, and main themes of the Qur'an, along with fundamental rules of recitation (Tajweed) and thematic interpretation (Tafsir). Special emphasis is given to health-related Qur'anic concepts, ethical values, human preservation, spiritual care, and therapeutic communication in clinical nursing practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML1301
3
None
The course is designed to improve the students' competence in reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. The students will read and examine variety of topics in texts consisting of multiple paragraphs at the intermediate and upper intermediate levels. Students will develop knowledge of Palestinian and world current issues. They will practise the sub - skills represented in recognizing components of text, structure, previewing, skimming, scanning, dictionary usage, and guessing meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary in context, finding the relation between paragraphs and texts. In addition, the students' high order thinking skills will be developed as it forms an objective of the this course .
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML1302
3
None
This course includes a detailed study of the basic grammar topics that are necessary to use the language appropriately. Focus is given to the components and types of sentences (simple, compound, complex, and complex compound), in addition to the use of different tenses in context and the use of the passive voice as well.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV1201
2
None
This general education course focuses on enhancing fundamental Arabic language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—for nursing students. The course emphasizes correct grammar, sentence structure, functional writing, and professional communication skills necessary for academic success and clear medical documentation in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM1302
3
None
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in political science, including the state, power, political systems, political participation, institutions, and international relations. It connects political concepts with the media environment, emphasizing the role of media in shaping political awareness and public opinion.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM1301
3
None
This course examines the theoretical and practical foundations of communication and public relations, with emphasis on organizational communication and managing relationships with publics and stakeholders. It also addresses the evolution of public relations in digital environments and the role of social platforms and interactive communication in building organizational image and trust.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Second semester
18 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
HUML1305
3
This course is complementary to grammar (1). It aims to introduce students to the following topics: subject verb agreement, nouns, articles , modals, noun clauses, adjective clauses adverbial clauses. The focus of this course is not only on the form, but also on the meaning and grammatical structures.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUML1303
3
None
This course aims to develop the student's skill in writing through improving their ability to organize ideas in logical sequence at the sentence and paragraph levels. It also aims to train students on using the types of English sentences and the types of narrative, descriptive, causal and dialectical paragraphs. As well as punctuation marks and transition words.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV1204
2
None
This course provides first-year nursing students with foundational academic and general English language skills. The course focuses on improving the four core language domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, mastering essential grammar rules, reading basic academic and health-related texts, and writing clear paragraphs required for academic success in nursing education.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUME1201
2
None
This course will apply key concepts, models, and strategies related to different theories and methods of learning, including behaviorist, cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives. Students will examine epistemological frameworks, issues of transfer, social and cultural influences, as well as motivation and engagement to design powerful learning experiences. Additionally, students will learn key concepts, models, and strategies related to language acquisition and to cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML1304
3
This course is designed to establish the reading skills previously trained in Reading (1) course, and to develop advanced reading skills for students, including analytical reading, critical reading, reading between the lines and extracting hidden messages. Moreover, the course aims at identifying high-end written methods and types of Articles (Different genres), including the different linguistic styles and frameworks of composition, followed by answering various questions as well as summarizing text.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV1203
2
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of scientific research methods and evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, conduct literature searches, select appropriate quantitative and qualitative research designs, design data collection tools, follow ethical guidelines, and draft a practical nursing research proposal relevant
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML1306
3
None
This course covers the major authors and their representative works of the different periods of English literature, starting from the old English literature to the modern English literature. Additionally, students learn how to appreciate, analyze, interpret, and discuss the works which are of various genres and diverse topics. Moreover, the students are introduced to the origin of the authors and the contributions they made to English literature. The students also study the characteristics of each of the English literary eras.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
1
Year two
34 credit hours: first 17, second 17.
First semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
FHUM2303
3
None
This course develops the language skills required for professional media practice, emphasizing linguistic accuracy, effective expression, and clear writing. It focuses on writing and editing skills, appropriate vocabulary selection, and effective stylistic choices for different types of media content.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML2308
3
This Course Aims To Review And Improve What Has Been Previously Studied In Writing (1) Course, Such As Paragraph, Conjunctions, Punctuation, And Types Of Paragraphs). Concerning The New Items, The Course Aims To Familiarize The Students With The Structures Of The Academic Essay In Terms Of Structure, Content, And Language. Furthermore, The Course Also Aims To Familiarize Students With Approaches That Facilitate Writing Skills, Such As Process Writing Approach, And Genre Approach. They Write Types Of Essays Like Descriptive And Cause And Effect Essays. Also, Students Are Encouraged To Benefit From Reading Materials Related To The Written Texts.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
UNIV2205
2
This course builds upon English Language (1) by introducing first-year nursing students to specialized medical terminology, clinical communication, and health-related academic writing. The course focuses on medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes, taking patient histories, reading clinical case studies, documenting basic nursing notes, and communicating professionally with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
HUML2309
3
None
In this course, students will be introduced to the concept and characteristics of short story as a literary genre. Students will be engaged in reading various short stories that belong to a variety of cultures, writers, historical background, and literary movements.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML2310
3
None
The Course Aims To Introduce Students To General Theories Of Translation, Translation Methods And Strategies, And Means Of Using Them In Proportion To The Text Type. It Also Familiarizes Students With The Importance Of The Relationship Between Language And Culture In Translation, Taking Into Account The Culture Of The Language To Which The Source Language Is Translated. Further, It Aims At Familiarizing Students With Translating Words Through Analyzing Word Into Roots And Affixes. Students Translate Full Sentences, Proverbs, And Idioms From Arabic To English. Students Are Familiarized With Different Dictionaries That Suit Various Types Of Texts. Additionally, They Are Exposed To Electronic Tools Of Translation "Cat Tools"
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML2307
3
None
This Course Aims To Enhance Student’s Ability To Speak And Listen By Training Him/Her On Practicing Listening Sub-Skills (Skimming Scanning Details), And Speaking Sub-Skills (Fluency, Accuracy With Words And Pronunciation, Using Functions, Turn-Taking Skills, Relevant Length Responding And Initiating, Repairing And Repetition, Grammar Using And Discourse Markers) .The Course Also Aims To Develop Listening And Speaking Skills In Life Situations, Such As Conducting A Job Interview, Conducting A Discussion With An Individual Or A Team, Conducting A Debate, Making A Presentation And Summarizing Audio Material, Playing Roles With Small Plays, And Telling Stories In His Own English Language. Besides, At Listening Level, The Course Focuses On Developing The Skill Of Understanding Audio Material, Analyzing And Summarize What Listened To.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
Second semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
HUME2202
2
None
This course examines the concept, classification, and characteristics of learning disabilities, with particular emphasis on difficulties in reading, writing, mathematics, attention, and cognitive processes related to learning. It explores the developmental, academic, psychological, and social factors associated with learning disabilities, as well as methods of identification, assessment, and diagnosis, while distinguishing learning disabilities from other disabilities and developmental or educational difficulties. The course addresses educational interventions and instructional strategies, the design of learning activities and materials that accommodate individual differences, and the roles of teachers, families, and educational institutions in supporting students with learning disabilities. It also examines contemporary approaches to identification, intervention, and inclusive education to enhance students’ learning opportunities and academic achievement.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME2203
2
None
This course examines the social and psychological foundations underlying English language learning and teaching, with emphasis on factors that influence learners’ development, personality, motivation, and attitudes toward language learning. It introduces key concepts from educational psychology and sociology relevant to learning, including individual differences, motivation, attitudes, anxiety, self-confidence, social interaction, identity, and family, school, and cultural environments. The course also explores the influence of peers, groups, society, and culture on language learning and communication, as well as the role of educational environments in shaping students’ attitudes and language practices. It aims to enable students to understand the psychological and social dimensions of English language learning, interpret learner behavior and interactions, and apply this knowledge to developing more effective and culturally responsive learning environments.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV2207
2
None
This general education course introduces students to the history, geography, culture, and social fabric of Palestine. The course covers the historical development of the Palestinian issue from the late Ottoman period to contemporary times, examining key geopolitical milestones, cultural heritage, international law frameworks, and societal resilience. Special emphasis is placed on the health sector's history, social determinants of health in Palestine, and the ethical role of healthcare professionals in serving local communities.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM2304
3
None
This course introduces fundamental concepts in psychology and human behavior, focusing on psychological processes related to perception, motivation, learning, and social interaction. It connects these concepts with communication and media behavior and with understanding audience motivations and responses to media messages.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML2311
3
This Course Examines Translation Theory And Practice From A Variety Of Linguistic And Cultural Angles. It Introduces Key Concepts, Such As Relevance, Equivalence, Scopes, And Back-Translation, And Explores Critical Approaches Depending On The Translated Text Types. Students Translate Different Types Of Texts Using Strategies That Suit Characteristics And Types Of Texts. Students Translate Texts As Units Of Interconnected Ideas Using Appropriate Links.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUML2312
3
In This Course, Students Will Be Familiarized With The Characteristics Of Novel As A Literary Genre, Its Types, And Relevance To Literary Movements. They Form Brief Knowledge About History Of English Novelwith Special Focus On The Victorian Age Novel. Students Should Study The Cultural And Social Backgrounds Of The Novels They Read, And Explore How Authors Employ Different Elements Of Fiction To Achieve Specific Effects And Goals Of Literary Works
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV2206
2
None
This course broadens students’ understanding of the role of Information Technology in organizations and society, with emphasis on practical applications of digital systems and services. It examines Information Systems and the relationship among people, processes, data, and technology and considers how information supports organizational operations and decision making.
The course surveys applications of databases, networks, Internet services, cloud services, and mobile technologies in business, education, healthcare, and government. Digital Transformation is introduced as the use of technology to redesign processes, services, and user experiences.
Electronic services, e-commerce, remote collaboration, content management, and digital communication are also examined. Data privacy, information security, and responsible practices for collecting and using information are discussed.
The course considers broader social and ethical implications of technology, including the digital divide, automation, and the impact of AI and digital technologies on employment and society, without addressing internal AI algorithms.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the organizational role of IT, analyze examples of Digital Transformation, identify benefits and risks associated with different technologies, and understand the relationships among technology, processes, users, and data
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
2
Year three
34 credit hours: first 17, second 17.
First semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
HUML3314
3
This course, listening and speaking course (2), focuses on developing the students’ speaking and listening sub- skills in a variety of contexts for both accents; British and American. They should practice listening strategies such as listening for gist, details, predicting content, and using context clues to understand what is heard. At speaking level, students participate in a variety of activities designed to improve their confidence in speaking, including fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, using functions, appropriacy, turn-taking skills, responding and initiating, repair and repetition, range of words and grammar, and using discourse markers. The course also aims to develop the skill of listening and speaking in life situations such as: conducting job interviews, making discussions individually or collectively, conducting debates, making presentations, summarizing audio materials, playing roles with small plays and telling stories using the students' own words.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
HUML3315
3
This Course Deepens Students’ Understanding Of English Poetry Through Selective Readings And Discussion Of Poems Of Different Eras. In Addition, Students Are Familiarizedwith The Poetic Techniques And Styles. The Major Focus Of The Course Is To Be Dedicated To The Three Poetic Eras: Old, Medieval And Renaissance.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
UNIV3109
1
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of human rights, patient rights, and professional healthcare ethics. The course examines international human rights instruments, Saudi national legislation, patient rights charters, bioethics, informed consent, and non-discrimination. Students will explore the relationship between human rights principles and nursing care, focusing on protecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and vulnerable populations in clinical practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME3304
3
None
This course ELT1 (English Language Teaching 1) contains current trends in language teaching and learning that focus on different areas and skills such as listening, speaking , reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, etc., One major objective is to lead students towards innovative teaching techniques and activities that help them explore project-based learning, task-based language teaching, or other approaches and methods of language teaching through participation in activities either in class or outside. Students taking this course are hoped to get theoretical and practical knowledge to help them become expert teachers who always seek to continue their professional development as teachers in the future.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV3108
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to principles of occupational health and safety within hospital and clinical environments. The course covers workplace hazard identification, infection prevention, ergonomics, chemical and radiation safety, needle-stick injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers, aligned with Saudi Ministry of Health regulations and Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) safety standards.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML3316
3
None
This Course Introduces Students To The Study Of Articulatory Phonetics, And The Technical Terms Required For Describing Speech Sounds. It Provides Students With The Basic Rules Of Phonetic Transcription, The Set Of Symbols For Transcribing English Sounds, Articulation Mechanism Of English Vowels, And Super Segmental Features: Pitch, Stress And Intonation At Single Sound And Sentence Levels, English Phonemes, Allophones, And Consonant Clustering. Students Are Also Provided By Practical Opportunities To Differentiate Between Sounds And To Identify Common Pronunciation Problems.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM3305
3
None
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, with emphasis on understanding society, its structures, institutions, patterns of interaction, and social relationships. It connects sociological phenomena with media, communication, and language practices by examining the role of media in shaping social awareness, attitudes, values, identity, and behavior, as well as the influence of social and cultural contexts on the production and reception of media messages. The course also addresses selected contemporary social issues related to society, media, and culture, enabling students of media and English language to critically understand and analyze social phenomena within their professional and cultural contexts.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Second semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
HUME3206
2
None
The course aims at providing students with knowledge on concept of and importance of class management and developing his/her skills on class management and control, through addressing class management with regard to element, approaches, and success factors, roles of teacher in managing class education, class management and preserving class discipline, class problems and strategies used to address them. Also, this course explores methods for maximizing student success by engaging students in a positive learning environment. Other topics include building positive relationships with students, cultivating a culturally congruent classroom environment, fostering a productive classroom community, engaging and motivating students and conflict resolution.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML3320
3
Writing 3 Is A Complementary Course In Which Students Write Different Types Of Essays Like Argumentative, Compare And Contrast And Information Essays. Further, It Intends To Cultivate Students’ Skills Of Editing, Summarizing, And Paraphrasing Written Materials. Students Are Also Supposed To Practice TOEFL Writing Skills Represented In Integrated Writing In Which They Read A Short Passage And Listen To A Short Lecture, Then Write In Response To What They Have Read And Listened To. Students Write A Proposal And A Small Research Paper.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV3110
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Islamic culture, worldview, and moral philosophy, with a specific focus on medical jurisprudence (Fiqh), bioethics, and patient care. Students will study the core tenets of Islamic faith, ethical principles governing human interaction, spiritual care, and contemporary bioethical issues (such as organ transplantation, end-of-life care, and reproductive health) aligned with Islamic legal rulings and Saudi healthcare practices.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME3307
3
This course is the second course in English Language Teaching. It contains integrating content and language in instruction is a way to meet student interests and work toward integrated school learning. In E.L.T. 2, students are expected to step up their own practice teaching and to learn about lesson planning before moving to a focus on writing and reading instruction, both key academic skills. The units on curriculum, materials, assessments and professional development are meant to help students shape their goals as reflective language education professionals. This will help them shape their future lives and give them a multilingual tool for further learning and communication.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUME3205
2
None
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in practical aspect of teacher education in a classroom environment. The sessions are to provide the students with basic concepts in micro-teaching skills and the theoretical perspectives on using the teaching skills they learnt previously, so that they will be able to use these basic skills and teaching techniques when they embark on teaching practicum later. The course will also gear practice-based teaching activities to instill peer and self-evaluative skills in a small group through presentations. the course aims to give students a broad view of micromanaging classes and provide them with the opportunity to: (1) practice, (2) observe, and (3) evaluate micro-teaching skills. Thus, they will acquire skills of how to share observations on teaching with others constructively.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM3206
2
None
This course examines the geography of Palestine in terms of its location, boundaries, area, and physical and human characteristics, with emphasis on the geographical diversity of its regions and spatial patterns. It explores landforms, climate, water resources, soils, and natural resources, as well as population distribution, demographic characteristics, settlement patterns, urbanization, and economic activities. The course also addresses geographical and political developments that have influenced the Palestinian spatial environment, population distribution, resource allocation, and land use, in addition to the spatial characteristics of Palestinian cities, villages, and population centers. The course aims to develop students’ ability to read and analyze maps, interpret geographical phenomena, and understand the interaction between people, environment, and place, thereby providing a comprehensive academic understanding of the physical and human geography of Palestine.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML3322
3
None
At the level of morphology, students will study the concepts and types of morphemes, allomorphs, word formation processes, word derivations, suffixes and prefixes. Students will practice using derived words in context. At the level of syntax, the students will study the set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure and sentence patterns of English language, types of clauses, reduction of clauses, phrases ( forms, types and functions). Students also will practice using language structures in context.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3114
1
None
This course on self-marketing and personal development addresses self-improvement and life-building, focusing on enhancing human capabilities for the better by acquiring new skills or discovering existing abilities and enabling individuals to benefit from them in various life activities.
The course helps students eliminate negative behaviors and adopt positive ones, set clear goals, and develop self-control. It also teaches decision-making skills necessary to build a strong personality capable of shaping a better future and contributing effectively to society.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
3
Year four
32 credit hours: first 15, second 17.
First semester
15 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
HUME4312
3
None
This course investigates education around the globe in a wide variety of social, cultural, economic, and political contexts. Students will use critical theoretical perspectives to examine topics in comparative and international education, including the global context of educational development; the structure of education systems; equality of educational opportunity; how high performing systems promote teaching quality; the internationalization of higher education. Moreover, great focus will be on modern trends in education such as citizenship, culturalism, sustainable development, human rights,…etc.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML4328
3
None
This course is an introduction to the basic theories and principles of semantics, and the study of meaning in human language from a linguistic perspective. It covers a range of topics, including lexical semantics, compositional semantics, and pragmatics. Students will study the foundational concepts; Word meanings Implicative (including indirect speech acts); Compositional semantics; Modals, conditionals, and causation; Tense & aspect. All should be done in sequence.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4108
1
None
The course handles the theoretical and practical exploration of ethics in relation to education and teacher identity. It deals with the concept of profession, the concept of the teaching profession ethics, and its sources. Ethical values, principles derived from them, moral characteristics that must be available in a teacher. Ethics of the teaching profession, and its controls in Islam. Furthermore, ethics of the teaching profession in the Palestinian constitution, and the profession oath. The role of the Palestinian teacher in the twenty-first century. The course also includes practical activities for some situations, ethical and behavioral problems that teachers face during the profession.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4311
3
None
The course deals with the concept of curriculum, its evolution, its components and the foundations on which philosophical, social, psychological, and cognitive bases are based. The course provides an opportunity for students to analyze, assess and design curriculum and its units and the techniques adopted for that. Besides, the course investigates curricular models and their features, with a focus on how curricular design promotes learning
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4112
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamental concepts of environmental health and its impact on human health and disease prevention. Students will explore air and water quality, climate change, medical waste management, chemical hazards, vector-borne diseases, and environmental safety standards within healthcare system and community settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4210
2
None
The course aims to provide students with concepts, skills, values and applications in the following areas:
- The concept of thinking and its definitions.
- Types of thinking, its skills and characteristics.
- Strategies for learning and teaching thinking skills.
- Practical applications for the development of thinking through the curriculum.
- Thinking and the elements of the curriculum and its analysis.
- Programs directed to the development of thinking.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4209
2
None
This course aims to provide the students with an opportunity to train to perform his educational tasks in the actual field, which is the school and the roles and responsibilities that the teacher must perform. It takes place at the fourth level and includes four weeks of training at schools with three days a week until the student is directed and evaluated by a professional educational supervisor.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
Second semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
HUME4318
3
None
In this course, students practice writing an academic research related to their major under the supervision of their instructors. During the course, they receive technical instructions in order to modify and accomplish their research. Then, they present and discuss their research papers in front of a specialized committee.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4214
2
None
This course aims at recognizing the students with the concepts of measurement and evaluation, their approaches and the relation between them. Principles of classroom measurement, including classroom testing, test planning and construction, scoring and grading examinations, test analysis and statistics will be studied. Students will learn strategies used in measurement and evaluation of learning.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4215
2
None
This delves deeper into how language is structured and how it works. It looks at the social and psychological settings for different communicative events and how we can analyze them. Sociolinguistics is the study of ways in which groups of people use language. It covers topics like language variation, language and gender, and language and culture. Psycholinguistics is the use of language as a window to the nature and structure of the human mind. It includes topics such as speech production and comprehension, language acquisition, and language and the brain.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4317
3
None
This course will help the students reflect on the role various forms of digital technology can play in the teaching/learning process and how they can engage these processes. The students also will be exposed to basic theories of communication, and will be assisted in determining appropriate applications of these theories and techniques in educational settings. In general, The course emphasizes planning and developing instruction that integrates technology such as employing modern teaching methods based on e-learning, using the electronic educational content management program “MOODLE”. and designing educational blogs.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4214
2
None
This course aims to introduce students to the concept of freelancing as one of the modern work models that relies on independence and flexibility in providing services or products online or directly. It focuses on equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to start in the freelancing market, advance toward project management, and achieve financial sustainability
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4113
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Hadith Studies (Ulum al-Hadith) with a focus on prophetic traditions related to health, cleanliness, patient care, medical ethics, and compassion. Students will learn the basic methodology of Hadith authentication and examine selected authentic Prophetic traditions (Ahadith) that guide professional nursing behavior, personal hygiene, mental resilience, holistic healing, and ethical duty toward patients in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4213
2
This course is a continuation of External Practical Training (1) and aims to deepen students’ field experience and develop their professional competencies in the school environment. It focuses on the application of advanced pedagogical and teaching skills, particularly lesson planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, addressing individual differences, and assessing student learning. The course includes four consecutive weeks of field training in schools, during which students engage in teaching practices under the guidance and supervision of a specialized educational supervisor. Students’ performance is monitored and assessed according to established professional and educational standards.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUME4216
2
None
This course provides a basic overview and introduction special education, its concepts, objectives, development stages, the hierarchical organization of the education program, the causes and prevention of disability, and the reality of special education in the Arab countries. With a focus on a range of physical impairments, neurological and/or psychological disorders, and developmental conditions. The course also deals with giftedness, excellence, the role of genetic factors and the environment in giftedness, excellence, Students will gain a greater understanding of how to identify and negotiate common features in such behaviours, and what may be suitable responses. This course will broaden and empower students' understandings of how students with special needs can be included in mainstream classrooms.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
4
Appendix
Course Guidance
Every course in the program by requirement type. Each band is as wide as the type's share of the program's hours.
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
UNIV1202
2
Year one, First semester
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the foundational knowledge of the Holy Qur'an and its related sciences (Ulum al-Qur'an). The course focuses on the revelation, compilation, preservation, and main themes of the Qur'an, along with fundamental rules of recitation (Tajweed) and thematic interpretation (Tafsir). Special emphasis is given to health-related Qur'anic concepts, ethical values, human preservation, spiritual care, and therapeutic communication in clinical nursing practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV1201
2
Year one, First semester
None
This general education course focuses on enhancing fundamental Arabic language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—for nursing students. The course emphasizes correct grammar, sentence structure, functional writing, and professional communication skills necessary for academic success and clear medical documentation in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV1204
2
Year one, Second semester
None
This course provides first-year nursing students with foundational academic and general English language skills. The course focuses on improving the four core language domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, mastering essential grammar rules, reading basic academic and health-related texts, and writing clear paragraphs required for academic success in nursing education.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV1203
2
Year one, Second semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of scientific research methods and evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, conduct literature searches, select appropriate quantitative and qualitative research designs, design data collection tools, follow ethical guidelines, and draft a practical nursing research proposal relevant
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV2205
2
Year two, First semester
This course builds upon English Language (1) by introducing first-year nursing students to specialized medical terminology, clinical communication, and health-related academic writing. The course focuses on medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes, taking patient histories, reading clinical case studies, documenting basic nursing notes, and communicating professionally with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
UNIV2207
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This general education course introduces students to the history, geography, culture, and social fabric of Palestine. The course covers the historical development of the Palestinian issue from the late Ottoman period to contemporary times, examining key geopolitical milestones, cultural heritage, international law frameworks, and societal resilience. Special emphasis is placed on the health sector's history, social determinants of health in Palestine, and the ethical role of healthcare professionals in serving local communities.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV2206
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This course broadens students’ understanding of the role of Information Technology in organizations and society, with emphasis on practical applications of digital systems and services. It examines Information Systems and the relationship among people, processes, data, and technology and considers how information supports organizational operations and decision making.
The course surveys applications of databases, networks, Internet services, cloud services, and mobile technologies in business, education, healthcare, and government. Digital Transformation is introduced as the use of technology to redesign processes, services, and user experiences.
Electronic services, e-commerce, remote collaboration, content management, and digital communication are also examined. Data privacy, information security, and responsible practices for collecting and using information are discussed.
The course considers broader social and ethical implications of technology, including the digital divide, automation, and the impact of AI and digital technologies on employment and society, without addressing internal AI algorithms.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the organizational role of IT, analyze examples of Digital Transformation, identify benefits and risks associated with different technologies, and understand the relationships among technology, processes, users, and data
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3109
1
Year three, First semester
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of human rights, patient rights, and professional healthcare ethics. The course examines international human rights instruments, Saudi national legislation, patient rights charters, bioethics, informed consent, and non-discrimination. Students will explore the relationship between human rights principles and nursing care, focusing on protecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and vulnerable populations in clinical practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3108
1
Year three, First semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to principles of occupational health and safety within hospital and clinical environments. The course covers workplace hazard identification, infection prevention, ergonomics, chemical and radiation safety, needle-stick injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers, aligned with Saudi Ministry of Health regulations and Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) safety standards.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3110
1
Year three, Second semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Islamic culture, worldview, and moral philosophy, with a specific focus on medical jurisprudence (Fiqh), bioethics, and patient care. Students will study the core tenets of Islamic faith, ethical principles governing human interaction, spiritual care, and contemporary bioethical issues (such as organ transplantation, end-of-life care, and reproductive health) aligned with Islamic legal rulings and Saudi healthcare practices.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3114
1
Year three, Second semester
None
This course on self-marketing and personal development addresses self-improvement and life-building, focusing on enhancing human capabilities for the better by acquiring new skills or discovering existing abilities and enabling individuals to benefit from them in various life activities.
The course helps students eliminate negative behaviors and adopt positive ones, set clear goals, and develop self-control. It also teaches decision-making skills necessary to build a strong personality capable of shaping a better future and contributing effectively to society.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4112
1
Year four, First semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamental concepts of environmental health and its impact on human health and disease prevention. Students will explore air and water quality, climate change, medical waste management, chemical hazards, vector-borne diseases, and environmental safety standards within healthcare system and community settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4214
2
Year four, Second semester
None
This course aims to introduce students to the concept of freelancing as one of the modern work models that relies on independence and flexibility in providing services or products online or directly. It focuses on equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to start in the freelancing market, advance toward project management, and achieve financial sustainability
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4113
1
Year four, Second semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Hadith Studies (Ulum al-Hadith) with a focus on prophetic traditions related to health, cleanliness, patient care, medical ethics, and compassion. Students will learn the basic methodology of Hadith authentication and examine selected authentic Prophetic traditions (Ahadith) that guide professional nursing behavior, personal hygiene, mental resilience, holistic healing, and ethical duty toward patients in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
FHUM1302
3
Year one, First semester
None
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in political science, including the state, power, political systems, political participation, institutions, and international relations. It connects political concepts with the media environment, emphasizing the role of media in shaping political awareness and public opinion.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM1301
3
Year one, First semester
None
This course examines the theoretical and practical foundations of communication and public relations, with emphasis on organizational communication and managing relationships with publics and stakeholders. It also addresses the evolution of public relations in digital environments and the role of social platforms and interactive communication in building organizational image and trust.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM2303
3
Year two, First semester
None
This course develops the language skills required for professional media practice, emphasizing linguistic accuracy, effective expression, and clear writing. It focuses on writing and editing skills, appropriate vocabulary selection, and effective stylistic choices for different types of media content.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM2304
3
Year two, Second semester
None
This course introduces fundamental concepts in psychology and human behavior, focusing on psychological processes related to perception, motivation, learning, and social interaction. It connects these concepts with communication and media behavior and with understanding audience motivations and responses to media messages.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM3305
3
Year three, First semester
None
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, with emphasis on understanding society, its structures, institutions, patterns of interaction, and social relationships. It connects sociological phenomena with media, communication, and language practices by examining the role of media in shaping social awareness, attitudes, values, identity, and behavior, as well as the influence of social and cultural contexts on the production and reception of media messages. The course also addresses selected contemporary social issues related to society, media, and culture, enabling students of media and English language to critically understand and analyze social phenomena within their professional and cultural contexts.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FHUM3206
2
Year three, Second semester
None
This course examines the geography of Palestine in terms of its location, boundaries, area, and physical and human characteristics, with emphasis on the geographical diversity of its regions and spatial patterns. It explores landforms, climate, water resources, soils, and natural resources, as well as population distribution, demographic characteristics, settlement patterns, urbanization, and economic activities. The course also addresses geographical and political developments that have influenced the Palestinian spatial environment, population distribution, resource allocation, and land use, in addition to the spatial characteristics of Palestinian cities, villages, and population centers. The course aims to develop students’ ability to read and analyze maps, interpret geographical phenomena, and understand the interaction between people, environment, and place, thereby providing a comprehensive academic understanding of the physical and human geography of Palestine.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
HUML1301
3
Year one, First semester
None
The course is designed to improve the students' competence in reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. The students will read and examine variety of topics in texts consisting of multiple paragraphs at the intermediate and upper intermediate levels. Students will develop knowledge of Palestinian and world current issues. They will practise the sub - skills represented in recognizing components of text, structure, previewing, skimming, scanning, dictionary usage, and guessing meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary in context, finding the relation between paragraphs and texts. In addition, the students' high order thinking skills will be developed as it forms an objective of the this course .
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML1302
3
Year one, First semester
None
This course includes a detailed study of the basic grammar topics that are necessary to use the language appropriately. Focus is given to the components and types of sentences (simple, compound, complex, and complex compound), in addition to the use of different tenses in context and the use of the passive voice as well.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML1305
3
Year one, Second semester
This course is complementary to grammar (1). It aims to introduce students to the following topics: subject verb agreement, nouns, articles , modals, noun clauses, adjective clauses adverbial clauses. The focus of this course is not only on the form, but also on the meaning and grammatical structures.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUML1303
3
Year one, Second semester
None
This course aims to develop the student's skill in writing through improving their ability to organize ideas in logical sequence at the sentence and paragraph levels. It also aims to train students on using the types of English sentences and the types of narrative, descriptive, causal and dialectical paragraphs. As well as punctuation marks and transition words.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUME1201
2
Year one, Second semester
None
This course will apply key concepts, models, and strategies related to different theories and methods of learning, including behaviorist, cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives. Students will examine epistemological frameworks, issues of transfer, social and cultural influences, as well as motivation and engagement to design powerful learning experiences. Additionally, students will learn key concepts, models, and strategies related to language acquisition and to cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML1304
3
Year one, Second semester
This course is designed to establish the reading skills previously trained in Reading (1) course, and to develop advanced reading skills for students, including analytical reading, critical reading, reading between the lines and extracting hidden messages. Moreover, the course aims at identifying high-end written methods and types of Articles (Different genres), including the different linguistic styles and frameworks of composition, followed by answering various questions as well as summarizing text.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUML1306
3
Year one, Second semester
None
This course covers the major authors and their representative works of the different periods of English literature, starting from the old English literature to the modern English literature. Additionally, students learn how to appreciate, analyze, interpret, and discuss the works which are of various genres and diverse topics. Moreover, the students are introduced to the origin of the authors and the contributions they made to English literature. The students also study the characteristics of each of the English literary eras.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML2308
3
Year two, First semester
This Course Aims To Review And Improve What Has Been Previously Studied In Writing (1) Course, Such As Paragraph, Conjunctions, Punctuation, And Types Of Paragraphs). Concerning The New Items, The Course Aims To Familiarize The Students With The Structures Of The Academic Essay In Terms Of Structure, Content, And Language. Furthermore, The Course Also Aims To Familiarize Students With Approaches That Facilitate Writing Skills, Such As Process Writing Approach, And Genre Approach. They Write Types Of Essays Like Descriptive And Cause And Effect Essays. Also, Students Are Encouraged To Benefit From Reading Materials Related To The Written Texts.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
HUML2309
3
Year two, First semester
None
In this course, students will be introduced to the concept and characteristics of short story as a literary genre. Students will be engaged in reading various short stories that belong to a variety of cultures, writers, historical background, and literary movements.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML2310
3
Year two, First semester
None
The Course Aims To Introduce Students To General Theories Of Translation, Translation Methods And Strategies, And Means Of Using Them In Proportion To The Text Type. It Also Familiarizes Students With The Importance Of The Relationship Between Language And Culture In Translation, Taking Into Account The Culture Of The Language To Which The Source Language Is Translated. Further, It Aims At Familiarizing Students With Translating Words Through Analyzing Word Into Roots And Affixes. Students Translate Full Sentences, Proverbs, And Idioms From Arabic To English. Students Are Familiarized With Different Dictionaries That Suit Various Types Of Texts. Additionally, They Are Exposed To Electronic Tools Of Translation "Cat Tools"
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML2307
3
Year two, First semester
None
This Course Aims To Enhance Student’s Ability To Speak And Listen By Training Him/Her On Practicing Listening Sub-Skills (Skimming Scanning Details), And Speaking Sub-Skills (Fluency, Accuracy With Words And Pronunciation, Using Functions, Turn-Taking Skills, Relevant Length Responding And Initiating, Repairing And Repetition, Grammar Using And Discourse Markers) .The Course Also Aims To Develop Listening And Speaking Skills In Life Situations, Such As Conducting A Job Interview, Conducting A Discussion With An Individual Or A Team, Conducting A Debate, Making A Presentation And Summarizing Audio Material, Playing Roles With Small Plays, And Telling Stories In His Own English Language. Besides, At Listening Level, The Course Focuses On Developing The Skill Of Understanding Audio Material, Analyzing And Summarize What Listened To.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUME2202
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This course examines the concept, classification, and characteristics of learning disabilities, with particular emphasis on difficulties in reading, writing, mathematics, attention, and cognitive processes related to learning. It explores the developmental, academic, psychological, and social factors associated with learning disabilities, as well as methods of identification, assessment, and diagnosis, while distinguishing learning disabilities from other disabilities and developmental or educational difficulties. The course addresses educational interventions and instructional strategies, the design of learning activities and materials that accommodate individual differences, and the roles of teachers, families, and educational institutions in supporting students with learning disabilities. It also examines contemporary approaches to identification, intervention, and inclusive education to enhance students’ learning opportunities and academic achievement.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME2203
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This course examines the social and psychological foundations underlying English language learning and teaching, with emphasis on factors that influence learners’ development, personality, motivation, and attitudes toward language learning. It introduces key concepts from educational psychology and sociology relevant to learning, including individual differences, motivation, attitudes, anxiety, self-confidence, social interaction, identity, and family, school, and cultural environments. The course also explores the influence of peers, groups, society, and culture on language learning and communication, as well as the role of educational environments in shaping students’ attitudes and language practices. It aims to enable students to understand the psychological and social dimensions of English language learning, interpret learner behavior and interactions, and apply this knowledge to developing more effective and culturally responsive learning environments.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML2311
3
Year two, Second semester
This Course Examines Translation Theory And Practice From A Variety Of Linguistic And Cultural Angles. It Introduces Key Concepts, Such As Relevance, Equivalence, Scopes, And Back-Translation, And Explores Critical Approaches Depending On The Translated Text Types. Students Translate Different Types Of Texts Using Strategies That Suit Characteristics And Types Of Texts. Students Translate Texts As Units Of Interconnected Ideas Using Appropriate Links.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUML2312
3
Year two, Second semester
In This Course, Students Will Be Familiarized With The Characteristics Of Novel As A Literary Genre, Its Types, And Relevance To Literary Movements. They Form Brief Knowledge About History Of English Novelwith Special Focus On The Victorian Age Novel. Students Should Study The Cultural And Social Backgrounds Of The Novels They Read, And Explore How Authors Employ Different Elements Of Fiction To Achieve Specific Effects And Goals Of Literary Works
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUML3314
3
Year three, First semester
This course, listening and speaking course (2), focuses on developing the students’ speaking and listening sub- skills in a variety of contexts for both accents; British and American. They should practice listening strategies such as listening for gist, details, predicting content, and using context clues to understand what is heard. At speaking level, students participate in a variety of activities designed to improve their confidence in speaking, including fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, using functions, appropriacy, turn-taking skills, responding and initiating, repair and repetition, range of words and grammar, and using discourse markers. The course also aims to develop the skill of listening and speaking in life situations such as: conducting job interviews, making discussions individually or collectively, conducting debates, making presentations, summarizing audio materials, playing roles with small plays and telling stories using the students' own words.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
HUML3315
3
Year three, First semester
This Course Deepens Students’ Understanding Of English Poetry Through Selective Readings And Discussion Of Poems Of Different Eras. In Addition, Students Are Familiarizedwith The Poetic Techniques And Styles. The Major Focus Of The Course Is To Be Dedicated To The Three Poetic Eras: Old, Medieval And Renaissance.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
HUME3304
3
Year three, First semester
None
This course ELT1 (English Language Teaching 1) contains current trends in language teaching and learning that focus on different areas and skills such as listening, speaking , reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, etc., One major objective is to lead students towards innovative teaching techniques and activities that help them explore project-based learning, task-based language teaching, or other approaches and methods of language teaching through participation in activities either in class or outside. Students taking this course are hoped to get theoretical and practical knowledge to help them become expert teachers who always seek to continue their professional development as teachers in the future.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
HUML3316
3
Year three, First semester
None
This Course Introduces Students To The Study Of Articulatory Phonetics, And The Technical Terms Required For Describing Speech Sounds. It Provides Students With The Basic Rules Of Phonetic Transcription, The Set Of Symbols For Transcribing English Sounds, Articulation Mechanism Of English Vowels, And Super Segmental Features: Pitch, Stress And Intonation At Single Sound And Sentence Levels, English Phonemes, Allophones, And Consonant Clustering. Students Are Also Provided By Practical Opportunities To Differentiate Between Sounds And To Identify Common Pronunciation Problems.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME3206
2
Year three, Second semester
None
The course aims at providing students with knowledge on concept of and importance of class management and developing his/her skills on class management and control, through addressing class management with regard to element, approaches, and success factors, roles of teacher in managing class education, class management and preserving class discipline, class problems and strategies used to address them. Also, this course explores methods for maximizing student success by engaging students in a positive learning environment. Other topics include building positive relationships with students, cultivating a culturally congruent classroom environment, fostering a productive classroom community, engaging and motivating students and conflict resolution.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML3320
3
Year three, Second semester
Writing 3 Is A Complementary Course In Which Students Write Different Types Of Essays Like Argumentative, Compare And Contrast And Information Essays. Further, It Intends To Cultivate Students’ Skills Of Editing, Summarizing, And Paraphrasing Written Materials. Students Are Also Supposed To Practice TOEFL Writing Skills Represented In Integrated Writing In Which They Read A Short Passage And Listen To A Short Lecture, Then Write In Response To What They Have Read And Listened To. Students Write A Proposal And A Small Research Paper.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUME3307
3
Year three, Second semester
This course is the second course in English Language Teaching. It contains integrating content and language in instruction is a way to meet student interests and work toward integrated school learning. In E.L.T. 2, students are expected to step up their own practice teaching and to learn about lesson planning before moving to a focus on writing and reading instruction, both key academic skills. The units on curriculum, materials, assessments and professional development are meant to help students shape their goals as reflective language education professionals. This will help them shape their future lives and give them a multilingual tool for further learning and communication.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUME3205
2
Year three, Second semester
None
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in practical aspect of teacher education in a classroom environment. The sessions are to provide the students with basic concepts in micro-teaching skills and the theoretical perspectives on using the teaching skills they learnt previously, so that they will be able to use these basic skills and teaching techniques when they embark on teaching practicum later. The course will also gear practice-based teaching activities to instill peer and self-evaluative skills in a small group through presentations. the course aims to give students a broad view of micromanaging classes and provide them with the opportunity to: (1) practice, (2) observe, and (3) evaluate micro-teaching skills. Thus, they will acquire skills of how to share observations on teaching with others constructively.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML3322
3
Year three, Second semester
None
At the level of morphology, students will study the concepts and types of morphemes, allomorphs, word formation processes, word derivations, suffixes and prefixes. Students will practice using derived words in context. At the level of syntax, the students will study the set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure and sentence patterns of English language, types of clauses, reduction of clauses, phrases ( forms, types and functions). Students also will practice using language structures in context.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4312
3
Year four, First semester
None
This course investigates education around the globe in a wide variety of social, cultural, economic, and political contexts. Students will use critical theoretical perspectives to examine topics in comparative and international education, including the global context of educational development; the structure of education systems; equality of educational opportunity; how high performing systems promote teaching quality; the internationalization of higher education. Moreover, great focus will be on modern trends in education such as citizenship, culturalism, sustainable development, human rights,…etc.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUML4328
3
Year four, First semester
None
This course is an introduction to the basic theories and principles of semantics, and the study of meaning in human language from a linguistic perspective. It covers a range of topics, including lexical semantics, compositional semantics, and pragmatics. Students will study the foundational concepts; Word meanings Implicative (including indirect speech acts); Compositional semantics; Modals, conditionals, and causation; Tense & aspect. All should be done in sequence.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4108
1
Year four, First semester
None
The course handles the theoretical and practical exploration of ethics in relation to education and teacher identity. It deals with the concept of profession, the concept of the teaching profession ethics, and its sources. Ethical values, principles derived from them, moral characteristics that must be available in a teacher. Ethics of the teaching profession, and its controls in Islam. Furthermore, ethics of the teaching profession in the Palestinian constitution, and the profession oath. The role of the Palestinian teacher in the twenty-first century. The course also includes practical activities for some situations, ethical and behavioral problems that teachers face during the profession.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4311
3
Year four, First semester
None
The course deals with the concept of curriculum, its evolution, its components and the foundations on which philosophical, social, psychological, and cognitive bases are based. The course provides an opportunity for students to analyze, assess and design curriculum and its units and the techniques adopted for that. Besides, the course investigates curricular models and their features, with a focus on how curricular design promotes learning
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4210
2
Year four, First semester
None
The course aims to provide students with concepts, skills, values and applications in the following areas:
- The concept of thinking and its definitions.
- Types of thinking, its skills and characteristics.
- Strategies for learning and teaching thinking skills.
- Practical applications for the development of thinking through the curriculum.
- Thinking and the elements of the curriculum and its analysis.
- Programs directed to the development of thinking.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4209
2
Year four, First semester
None
This course aims to provide the students with an opportunity to train to perform his educational tasks in the actual field, which is the school and the roles and responsibilities that the teacher must perform. It takes place at the fourth level and includes four weeks of training at schools with three days a week until the student is directed and evaluated by a professional educational supervisor.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
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HUME4318
3
Year four, Second semester
None
In this course, students practice writing an academic research related to their major under the supervision of their instructors. During the course, they receive technical instructions in order to modify and accomplish their research. Then, they present and discuss their research papers in front of a specialized committee.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4214
2
Year four, Second semester
None
This course aims at recognizing the students with the concepts of measurement and evaluation, their approaches and the relation between them. Principles of classroom measurement, including classroom testing, test planning and construction, scoring and grading examinations, test analysis and statistics will be studied. Students will learn strategies used in measurement and evaluation of learning.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4215
2
Year four, Second semester
None
This delves deeper into how language is structured and how it works. It looks at the social and psychological settings for different communicative events and how we can analyze them. Sociolinguistics is the study of ways in which groups of people use language. It covers topics like language variation, language and gender, and language and culture. Psycholinguistics is the use of language as a window to the nature and structure of the human mind. It includes topics such as speech production and comprehension, language acquisition, and language and the brain.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4317
3
Year four, Second semester
None
This course will help the students reflect on the role various forms of digital technology can play in the teaching/learning process and how they can engage these processes. The students also will be exposed to basic theories of communication, and will be assisted in determining appropriate applications of these theories and techniques in educational settings. In general, The course emphasizes planning and developing instruction that integrates technology such as employing modern teaching methods based on e-learning, using the electronic educational content management program “MOODLE”. and designing educational blogs.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
HUME4213
2
Year four, Second semester
This course is a continuation of External Practical Training (1) and aims to deepen students’ field experience and develop their professional competencies in the school environment. It focuses on the application of advanced pedagogical and teaching skills, particularly lesson planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, addressing individual differences, and assessing student learning. The course includes four consecutive weeks of field training in schools, during which students engage in teaching practices under the guidance and supervision of a specialized educational supervisor. Students’ performance is monitored and assessed according to established professional and educational standards.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
HUME4216
2
Year four, Second semester
None
This course provides a basic overview and introduction special education, its concepts, objectives, development stages, the hierarchical organization of the education program, the causes and prevention of disability, and the reality of special education in the Arab countries. With a focus on a range of physical impairments, neurological and/or psychological disorders, and developmental conditions. The course also deals with giftedness, excellence, the role of genetic factors and the environment in giftedness, excellence, Students will gain a greater understanding of how to identify and negotiate common features in such behaviours, and what may be suitable responses. This course will broaden and empower students' understandings of how students with special needs can be included in mainstream classrooms.