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Description

Given that English knowledge and American culture have come to provide a defining and internationally acceptable model of communication in world s politics, economy and cultural exchange programs, acquiring proficiency in English has gained an utmost importance.

The major objective of the department is to train our students with a good knowledge of English; nevertheless, we are also well aware of the fact that reading, writing, speaking and discussing in the target language, when stripped of its background formations such as its history, literature and cultural ways, brings not much of a scholarly qualification to the graduates  expectations to a highly codified and complex structures awaiting for them in their future lives.

Department of American Culture and Literature primarily focuses on American culture and literature with an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach. The program aims to raise the students  level of awareness, help them to develop different and critical viewpoints and to make them adopt the process of learning and research as a way of life.

Learning outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will gain:

- An ability to apply knowledge of English and American
  studies to the fields of relevant interest. 

- An ability to analyze a problem, identify and define the
  literary works within the good command of English. 

- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate literary
  knowledge to meet desired needs.

- An ability to demonstrate an understanding of
  professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues
  and responsibilities.

- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of
  audiences.
- An ability to recognize of the need for, and an ability to
  engage in, continuing professional development.
English Language and American Studies
Educational aims

The overall educational aims are:

- to analyze, compare and evaluate various works of
  literature through close reading and creative and analytical
  writing;

- to discern and analyze the rhetorical strategies authors
  employ and consider applying some of these strategies to
  enhance their own writing when appropriate;

- to participate in active class analytical discussions;

- to express analysis and practice writing skills through
  academic writing assignments and in-class essays, term
  papers etc;

- to apply spelling, proofreading, basic grammatical and
  editing skills to augment their writing;

- to demonstrate knowledge of the basic design and types of
  multi-paragraph essays;

- to improve their vocabulary skills primarily in the context
  of literature;

- to analyze and appreciate samples of significant works of
  American literature from each period;

- to develop cultural sensitivity by getting acquainted with
  the historical and socio-cultural milieu of the west;

-to identify significant human values and experiences
relevant to national life and life in general.

Assessment strategy

Assessment is, in the majority of courses, via tutor-marked assignments, set at intervals through the course, together with an end-of-course examination. Some courses have an end-of-course project or special assignment instead of an examination.

Career Opportunities

Upon completing the program, they may find employment as teachers and translators in different educational institutions. English Language and American Studies Program is a very versatile field. Therefore, the program gives graduates a wide range of distinguished career opportunities. Public and private sectors (public relations, tourism, banking, advertising, ministries, and media organs) may be appropriate for the department s graduates who are provided with an excellent background in English as a foreign language.
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