About the College
The program works on preparing specialized and qualified cadres in social and developmental work in various government and private institutions. It provides students with the scientific and applied foundations of Sociology and its various branches, such as Medical Sociology, Media Sociology, Social Statistics, Family Sociology, Development Sociology, Future Sociology, Social Planning, and Women’s Sociology. It also provides students with the necessary knowledge that qualifies them to acquire skills in dealing with people of determination and social problems, as well as providing them with practical and applied knowledge that students acquire through internship and field training over two years in related institutions.
Dean’s Speech
I am pleased to welcome you to the College of Arts and Sciences at Umm Al Quwain University. Students of the 21st century sometimes wonder how this traditional education fits into an increasingly technological world catering to highly specialized markets. The college works on refining the student's mind and preparing him/her to be an effective decision maker. The student learns with recognized scholars and researchers who are committed to academic excellence and pursue academic and professional goals. Interaction between faculty members and students is the real distinguishing feature of the college, as the college has a stimulating learning environment that promotes personal growth and development of knowledge and leads to success and excellence. The rich diversity of the College of Arts and Sciences provides students with opportunities to build their critical thinking and communication skills, develop intellect and creativity, and helps them develop empathy and a sense of action for the common good. The college currently offers two Bachelor of Arts programs; Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Translation and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
Dr. Rabeah Taleb
Acting Dean
Specializations
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
The program works on preparing specialized and qualified cadres in social and developmental work in various government and private institutions. It provides students with the scientific and applied foundations of Sociology and its various branches, such as Medical Sociology, Media Sociology, Social Statistics, Family Sociology, Development Sociology, Future Sociology, Social Planning, and Women’s Sociology. It also provides students with the necessary knowledge that qualifies them to acquire skills in dealing with people of determination and social problems, as well as providing them with practical and applied knowledge that students acquire through internship and field training over two years in related institutions.
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Bachelor of English Language and Translation (On hold)
It is accredited by the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates. The program aims to raise the level of students in the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as their ability in translation keeping in mind the ever increasing demand for professionally qualified and trained professionals to fulfill the region demands in translation and other English language demanding fields. The English Language and Translation Program offers courses that have been developed to help students achieve high levels of communicative competence in English, learn about major theories and trends in linguistics, and apply linguistic principles and findings in areas such as phonology, morphology, and discourse analysis. The program also provides practical training in translating from English into Arabic and vice versa for various texts. Graduates can look forward to career options in areas such as translation and education, and they can also work as authors and editors. Engaging in these rich academic experiences will impact, in positive ways, the lives of students.
Credit Hours
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
132 Hours Divided over 4 Years.
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Bachelor of English Language and Translation (On hold)
132 Hours Divided over 4 Years.
Program language
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The language of instruction for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is Arabic.
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The language of instruction for the Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Translation is English.
Career Opportunities
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Fields
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Location
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Social counsellor
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Social worker
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Schools
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Behaviour therapist
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Specialist for the care of prisoners and their families
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Social counsellor
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Correctional and Penal and institutions
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Local Police
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Child protection specialist
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Social Police
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Family Court (Family Guidance and Counselling Specialist)
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Courts
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People of determination care specialist
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Elderly care specialist
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Ministry of Community Development
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Specialist in treating and rehabilitating addicts, such as (Awnak Center)
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Family cohesion specialist
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Social research specialist
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Community Development Authority- Dubai and its specialized centres
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Community care specialist
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social development
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Voluntary and charitable private associations
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Admission Requirements for the Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
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Copy of High Secondary School or its equivalent from the competent authorities, provided with minimum Average of 60% for all tracks.
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Non-UAE System certificate needs equivalency from the Ministry of Education. Any schooling system not using the 100 scoring system needs to be evaluated using the international education equivalency reports such as scolaro https://www.scholaro.com/
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Copy of the Emirates ID card.
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Six current personal photos (3x4), with the triple name written behind each photo.
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Fill out the admission application provided by the admission and registration.
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Copy of valid passport with residence for non-nationals or the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
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Certificate of good conduct and behavior.
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The English language proficiency certificate requirement for one of the following certificates and according to the minimum corresponding to each of them or an equivalent certificate :
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IELTS: 4.5
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TOEFL ITP: 450
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TOEFL IBT: 45
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TOEFL CBT: 133
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EmSAT: 950
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Linguaskill: B1
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Or Pass English Remedial Course conducts by university.
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Pass of student interview.
General Term:
1. For missing proficiency tests the applicants can be conditionally accepted for 2 regular semesters
2. Applicants whose average is less than 60% may be accepted in bachelor degrees, provided that they register/Pass in 3 remedial courses English, Math and Arabic conducts by university.
Program Learning Outcomes
Sociology Program
After successfully completing this program, the graduate will be able to:
Knowledge:
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A1
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Understand the different conditions that met for the emergence of sociology and its different fields and branches.
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A2
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Show understanding the major theories and trends in linguistics, and the application of linguistic principles and findings to such areas as phonetics, phonology, lexis, morphology, discourse analysis, contrastive analysis and stylistics.
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A3
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Understand the methodology of sociology and the theoretical background.
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Skills:
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B1
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Analyze patterns of human social behavior.
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B2
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Employ social strategies and policies with more creative and constructive thinking.
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B3
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Apply preventive and curative intervention plans and programs to confront individual and group problems.
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Competencies:
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Autonomy & Responsibility (C1)
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C1.1
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Compose theoretical and field social research and analyzing its data, with efficient use of statistical data analysis software, and global databases.
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C1.2
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Evaluate the tools of the present, to deal with problems and unfavorable circumstances and manage the crisis to enhance the principles of sustainability.
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C1.3
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Appraise responsibility for work and leadership in social enterprises.
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Role in Context (C2)
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C2.1
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Value team work and adhere to the institutional system.
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C2.2
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Appraise criticism and self-learning to keep pace with social and cultural changes.
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Self-Development (C3)
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C3
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Assess own learning and developing the interpersonal skills to function effectively in a diverse cross, functional environment in accordance with the sociology ethics.
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English Language and Translation (On hold)
Program Learning Outcomes according to the Qualifications Framework in the United Arab Emirates (QF Emirates)
After successfully completing this program, the graduate will be able to:
Knowledge:
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A1
1.1
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Demonstrate understanding of social, cognitive, and personal variables from research and experience in second language acquisition (SLA).
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A2
2.1
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Recognize the relationship between sociology and its interaction relationships with other complementary social sciences.
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A3
2.2
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Recognise and make distinctions between alternative analyses of empirical data at one or more levels of linguistic analysisظ.
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A4
3.1
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Illustrate knowledge and understanding of literary classics, canon, genres, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to the study of literature.
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A5
4.1
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Show knowledge and understanding of the different translation genres and styles.
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A6
5.2
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Demonstrate understanding the skills and competencies utilized in problem solving and decision making that can be applied in a variety of English language and translation situations.
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Skills:
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B1
1.2
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Collect, synthesise and utilise material from a variety of sources in both oral and written contexts.
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B2
2.3
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Describe and apply core analytical concepts used in linguistic analysis, namely, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics.
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B3
4.2
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Interpret and analyze a text using different approaches from literary, rhetorical and/or linguistic theories.
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English Language and Translation Program Objectives and Program Learning Outcomes Matrix
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To raise the competency level in the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, achieved through the specific language courses required to be complete during the first two years of study.
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A1
1.1
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Demonstrate understanding of social, cognitive, and personal variables from research and experience in second language acquisition (SLA).
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To develop a broader understanding of the language system and subsidiary language disciplines in language study to be open to multiple cultures, and be well able to interact with different cultures, by developing their communicative, grammatical and pragmatic competences through e.g. Linguistics, Morphology, Syntax, etc.
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A2
2.1
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Show understanding the major theories and trends in linguistics, and the application of linguistic principles and findings to such areas as phonetics, phonology, lexis, morphology, discourse analysis, contrastive analysis and stylistics.
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To develop a broader understanding of the language system and subsidiary language disciplines in language study to be open to multiple cultures, and be well able to interact with different cultures, by developing their communicative, grammatical and pragmatic competences through e.g. Linguistics, Morphology, Syntax, etc.
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A3
2.2
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Recognise and make distinctions between alternative analyses of empirical data at one or more levels of linguistic analysis.
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To be knowledgeable of world literary classics, canon, genres, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to the study of literature.
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A4
3.1
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Illustrate knowledge and understanding of literary classics, canon, genres, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to the study of literature.
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To be able to translate different texts, be they literary or non-literary mastering techniques suitable to translate different genres and styles and understanding communication as a social and psychological process in terms of the concepts, levels, channels and effects.
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A5
4.1
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Show knowledge and understanding of the different translation genres and styles.
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To understand the skills and competencies utilized in problem solving and decision making that can be applied in a variety of English language and translation situations.
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A6
5.2
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Demonstrate understanding the skills and competencies utilized in problem solving and decision making that can be applied in a variety of English language and translation situations.
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To raise the competency level in the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, achieved through the specific language courses required to be complete during the first two years of study.
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B1
1.2
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Collect, synthesise and utilise material from a variety of sources in both oral and written contexts.
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To develop a broader understanding of the language system and subsidiary language disciplines in language study to be open to multiple cultures, and be well able to interact with different cultures, by developing their communicative, grammatical and pragmatic competences through e.g. Linguistics, Morphology, Syntax, etc.
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B2
2.3
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Describe and apply core analytical concepts used in linguistic analysis, namely, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics.
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To be able to translate different texts, be they literary or non-literary mastering techniques suitable to translate different genres and styles and understanding communication as a social and psychological process in terms of the concepts, levels, channels and effects.
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B3
4.2
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Interpret and analyze a text using different approaches from literary, rhetorical and/or linguistic theories.
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To raise the competency level in the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, achieved through the specific language courses required to be complete during the first two years of study.
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Autonomy and Responsibility
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C1
1.3
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Communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English using appropriate English vocabulary, grammar, and discourse.
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To be able to translate different texts, be they literary or non-literary mastering techniques suitable to translate different genres and styles and understanding communication as a social and psychological process in terms of the concepts, levels, channels and effects.
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C2
4.4
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Translate different texts, be they literary or scientific.
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To be able to translate different texts, be they literary or non-literary mastering techniques suitable to translate different genres and styles and understanding communication as a social and psychological process in terms of the concepts, levels, channels and effects.
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Role in Context
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C3
4.3
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Collaborate and work co-operatively with interpreting group members and/or others.
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To understand the skills and competencies utilized in problem solving and decision making that can be applied in a variety of English language and translation situations.
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C4
5.1
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Utilize analytical problem-solving skills and techniques in the resolution of various English language and translation scenarios within the milieu of organizational and institutional requirements.
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To be knowledgeable of world literary classics, canon, genres, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to the study of literature.
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Self-Development
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C5
3.2
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Produce critical interpretations and analysis of literary texts with attention to language.
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Study Plan
To Download Study Plan Sociology Programe click here
To Download Study Plan English Language and Translation Program (On hold) click here
Program Structure
Sociology Program
Program Requirement
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No of Courses
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Credit Hours
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GED Compulsory
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8
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24
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GED Free Elective
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2
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6
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Total GED Courses
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10
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30
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Program Compulsory
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31
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93
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Program Free Elective
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3
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9
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Total Sociology Courses
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34
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102
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Program Total Credits
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44
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132
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The University Requirements:
University Requirements are 30 credits out of which 24 credits Compulsory Courses and 6 are electives. The compulsory 24 credit hours consists of: 2 English communications courses, 1 mathematics course, 1 Islamic culture, UAE Society and Innovation and Creativity, and Arabic as well as a computer literacy course. The remaining 6 credits include one course in Natural or physical science and one course in behavioral sciences.
Course Code
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Course Title
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Pre-requisite
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Cr. H
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English language, mathematics and use of computers
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ENG
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101
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Composition and Modern English I
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None
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3
|
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ENG
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102
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Composition and Modern English II
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ENG 101
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3
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MTH
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100
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College Algebra
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None
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3
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CIT
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100
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Computer Concepts and Applications
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None
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3
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Islamic studies, history, or culture
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GED
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100
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Islamic Studies
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None
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3
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Humanities or arts
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GED
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110
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UAE Society
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None
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3
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IEC
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111
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Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship
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None
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3
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Arabic, or other languages
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GED
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120
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Communication Skills in Arabic
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None
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3
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Natural or physical sciences requirement: student will select one course (3 credits) from the following
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GED
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130
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Introduction to GIS
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None
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3
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GED
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140
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Conceptual Physics
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None
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3
|
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Social or behavioral Sciences requirement: student will select one course (3 credits) from the following
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GED
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150
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Critical Thinking
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None
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3
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GED
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160
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Psychology in Everyday Life
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None
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3
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GED
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180
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Human Behavior and Socialization
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None
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3
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Total
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30
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Four years plan
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Year
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Semester
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Pre-requisite
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First Year
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First
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SOC 101
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مدخل إلى علم الاجتماع
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Introduction to Sociology
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-
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SOC 102
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علم الاجتماع التطبيقي
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Applied Sociology
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-
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SOC 103
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المجتمع الإماراتي المعاصر
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Contemporary Emirati society
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-
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SOC 104
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الأنثروبولوجيا (علم الإنسان)
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Social Anthropology
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-
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ENG 101
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مهارات الاتصال باللغة الانجليزية (1)
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Compositions and Modern English I
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-
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CIT 100
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المدخل إلى تقنية المعلومات
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Computer Concepts and Applications
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-
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|
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متطلب جامعة أختياري
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GED Free Elective
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|
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Second
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SOC 105
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علم الاجتماع الطبي
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Medical Sociology
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-
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SOC 106
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علم اجتماع الإعلام
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Sociology of Media
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-
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SOC 107
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الإحصاء الاجتماعي
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Social Statistics
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-
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GED 120
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مهارات الاتصال باللغة العربية
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Communication Skills in Arabic
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GED 120
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ENG 102
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مهارات الاتصال باللغة الانجليزية (2)
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Compositions and Modern English II
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ENG 101
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|
-
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متطلب برنامج اختياري
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Program Free Elective Requirement
|
-
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Second Year
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First
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SOC 201
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مناهج البحث الاجتماعي
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Social Research Methods
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SOC 102
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SOC 202
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علم اجتماع العمل
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Sociology of
Work
|
-
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SOC 203
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التشريعات الاجتماعية
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Social Legislations
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SOC 103
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SOC 204
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علم الاجتماع الأسري
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Sociology of the Family
|
-
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MTH 100
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الرياضيات
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College Algebra
|
-
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Second
|
SOC 205
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قضايا العولمة
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Issues of globalization
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SOC 106
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SOC 206
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علم اجتماع المستقبل
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Sociology of the future
|
-
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SOC 207
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علم الاجتماع الصناعي
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Industrial Sociology
|
-
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|
-
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متطلب جامعة اختياري
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GED Free Elective
|
-
|
|
-
|
متطلب برنامج اختياري
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Program Free Elective Requirement
|
-
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|
Third Year
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First
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SOC 301
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النظريات الاجتماعية الكلاسيكية
|
Classic Social Theories
|
SOC 101
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|
SOC 302
|
علم الاجتماع الحضري
|
Urban Sociology
|
SOC 106
|
|
SOC 303
|
تصميم وتنفيذ البحوث الاجتماعية
|
Design and Implementation of Social Research
|
SOC 107, SOC 201
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|
SOC 304
|
علم اجتماع السكان
|
Sociology of Population
|
SOC 107
|
|
IEC 111
|
الإبتكار وريادة الأعمال
|
Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
|
-
|
|
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متطلب برنامج اختياري
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Program Free Elective Requirement
|
|
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Second
|
SOC 305
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علم اجتماع التنظيم
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Sociology of Organization
|
SOC 207
|
|
SOC 306
|
علم اجتماع التنمية
|
Development Sociology
|
-
|
|
SOC 307
|
علم اجتماع الجريمة
|
Criminal Sociology
|
SOC 203
|
|
SOC 308
|
التدريب الميداني 1
|
Internship 1
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60 credits and to be in year three
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|
SOC 309
|
النظريات الاجتماعية المعاصرة
|
Contemporary Social Theories
|
SOC 101
|
|
GED 110
|
القانون والمجتمع
|
UAE Society
|
-
|
|
Fourth Year
|
First
|
SOC 401
|
التغير الاجتماعي والثقافي
|
Social and Culture Change
|
SOC 103
|
|
SOC 402
|
علم اجتماع السياحة والترفيه
|
Sociology of Tourism and Leisure
|
SOC 302, SOC 103
|
|
SOC 403
|
نصوص اجتماعية باللغة الانجليزية
|
Sociology texts in English
|
ENG 102
|
|
SOC 404
|
التدريب الميداني2
|
Internship 2
|
SOC 308 + 90 credits & to be year four
|
|
GED 100
|
الثقافة الإسلامية
|
Islamic Studies
|
-
|
|
Second
|
SOC 405
|
المشكلات الاجتماعية
|
Social Problems
|
-
|
|
SOC 406
|
التخطيط الاجتماعي
|
Social Planning
|
SOC 206,
SOC 306
|
|
SOC 410
|
بحث التخرج
|
Graduation research
|
SOC 404 + 105 credits
|
|
SOC 411
|
علم اجتماع المعرفة
|
Sociology of knowledge
|
-
|
English Language and Translation (On hold)
3B.i. Proposed Course Sequence of Study
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Semester
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Code
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Subject Title
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Type
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Prerequisite
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Cr
|
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Semester 1
(Level 1)
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CIT
|
100
|
Computer Concepts and Applications
|
UR/C
|
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
101
|
Composition and Modern English I
|
UR/C
|
|
3
|
|
GED
|
100
|
Islamic Studies
|
UR/C
|
|
3
|
|
GED
|
110
|
UAE Society
|
UR/C
|
|
3
|
|
MTH
|
100
|
College Algebra
|
UR/C
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Semester 2
(Level 2)
|
ENG
|
102
|
Composition and Modern English II
|
UR/C
|
ENG 101
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
112
|
Reading Skills
|
CRR
|
ENG 101
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
114
|
English Grammar
|
CRR
|
ENG 101
|
|
|
GED
|
120
|
Communications Skills in Arabic
|
UR/C
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
Natural Science
|
UR/E
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Semester 3
(Level 3)
|
ENG
|
202
|
Business Communication
|
CRR
|
ENG 102
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
205
|
Advanced English Writing Skills
|
CRR
|
ENG 102
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
210
|
Speech Communication
|
CRR
|
ENG 102
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
220
|
Literature in the Modern World
|
CRR
|
ENG 102
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
225
|
Language and Linguistics
|
CRR
|
ENG 102
|
3
|
|
|
|
Social or behavioral Sciences (1)
|
UR/E
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
Semester 4
(Level 4)
|
ENG
|
231
|
Syntax I
|
CRR
|
ENG 225
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
232
|
Phonetics and Phonology
|
CRR
|
ENG 102, 112
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
233
|
Morphology & Lexical Studies
|
CRR
|
ENG 225
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
234
|
Discourse Analysis
|
CRR
|
ENG 114
|
3
|
|
|
|
Free Elective (1)
|
FRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Semester 5
(Level 5)
|
ENG
|
325
|
Sociolinguistics
|
CRR
|
ENG 225
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
335
|
Advanced English Vocabulary
|
CRR
|
ENG 102
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
340
|
English-Arabic Translation
|
CNR
|
ENG 102,GED120
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
333
|
Error Analysis
|
CRR
|
ENG 114
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
|
Major Elective (1)
|
CRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Semester 6
(Level 6)
|
ENG
|
341
|
Arabic- English Translation
|
CNR
|
ENG 340
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
342
|
Translation Theory and Practice
|
CNR
|
ENG 340
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
344
|
Introduction to Consecutive Interpreting
|
CNR
|
ENG 340
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
|
Major Elective (2)
|
CRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
Social or behavioral Sciences (2)
|
UR/E
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Semester 7
(Level 7)
|
ENG
|
434
|
Contrastive Linguistics
|
CRR
|
ENG 225
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
471
|
Consecutive Interpreting I
|
CNR
|
ENG 344
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
490
|
Practicum/Training/Internship
|
CNR
|
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
|
Major Elective (3)
|
CRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
Free Elective (2)
|
FRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Semester 8
(Level 8)
|
ENG
|
442
|
Multimedia Translation
|
CNR
|
ENG 340
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
|
Major Elective (4)
|
CRE
|
|
3
|
|
ENG
|
|
Major Elective (5)
|
CRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
Free Elective (3)
|
FRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
Free Elective (4)
|
FRE
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
Abbreviations: UR/C: University Requirements Compulsory Courses, UR/E: University Requirements Elective Courses, CRR: Core Requirement, CRE: Core Requirement Elective; CNR: Concentration Requirements; FRE: Free Elective
Course Description
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