University Requirements Student must complete 19 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10032100	Remedial English	0
Remedial English (E10032100) is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students who score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. Since the major concern of this course is to improve the students? proficiency before starting their ordinary university English basic courses and major courses taught in English, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing the students? ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance on the part of the students at the level of the English basic courses. Moreover, the course aims at expanding students? vocabulary needed for various tasks.
11000101	Islamic Culture	3
This course aims to establish the concept of Islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the Muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. It also aims to introduce the Islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to Globalization, Human Rights, Woman Rights, Democracy and other contemporary issues.
11000102	Arabic Language	3
This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and Arab old ones the modern and how to use them. This course aims to implement the Arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
11000103	English Language I	3
University English I (E11000103) is a three credit-hour university-required English language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. In addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. The course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
11000105	Palestinian Studies	3
The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it provides students with knowledge and `information about the Palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the Palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the Palestinian political reality. This course aims to study the Palestinian issue from its beginning until present in social, economic and political issues.
11000108	Community Service	1
This course aims to familiarize students with community institutions and their contribution through voluntary efforts to serve these institutions to achieve the SDGs. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of community service to successfully pass the course. Additionally, students must attend 6 guidance sessions on volunteer work and participate in intensive training for selected community service programs if they choose to engage in such programs.
11000117	Leadership and Communication Skills	1
The course aims to assist students in acquiring modern concepts in the field of communication and understanding the essential skills for effective communication with oneself and others. This is achieved through the use of effective teaching methods that rely on student engagement and motivation to learn through training and self-directed learning. The course emphasizes skill development through teamwork and interactive methods, helping students improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills by learning public speaking and the fundamentals of oration. Additionally, it helps students develop active listening skills, and contributes to enhancing their abilities in dialogue and persuasion, overcoming public speaking anxiety, self-promotion, negotiation, job interviews, presentation and delivery, and writing. The course also provides students with knowledge about innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as how to write a resume. Furthermore, the course aims to refine students' personalities through participation in group presentations.
11000126	Introduction to Computer Science and Skills	2
This course aims to enrich students with the basic computer skills alongside with the theoretical and practical backgrounds behind those skills. First of all, software and hardware components of a computer are discussed. This forms the substrate from which a student can realize the practical applications of a computer, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thereafter, the student awareness for the security vulnerabilities of a computer system is improved through discussing the threats associated with the absolute dependability on the Internet in storing critical data. This is conducted with presenting the basic secure Internet frameworks for students with emphasis on scientific research platforms (ResearchGate, Google Scholar, LinkedIn,?etc). Finally, word processing, statistical analysis and presentation software are discussed with practical applications in the lab.
11000323	English Language II	3
University English II is a three-credit hour university-required English language course specifically designed to meet the needs of the students of the humanities and social sciences. The instructors of the course will employ a broad-based approach by integrating the four language skills, in order to enable students to improve their reading skills and comprehension of a variety of academic texts and to provide their own input by expressing their opinions on the topics under discussion, through either verbal participation in class or written assignments at home. As the discussions in class will be held in English, this is hoped to enhance the listening comprehension of students as well as provide them with opportunities to exercise their speaking skills. The units in the prescribed textbook have been organized according to the various strategies that students need to practice in order to improve their speed and comprehension, particularly while reading on an academic subject in English. These strategies include understanding vocabulary in context, using the dictionary, understanding information from graphs and charts, scanning for specific information, taking notes from reading, studying collocations ?. etc. In Addition to the texts set for intensive reading, six more passages are also considered as self ? reading passages so as to encourage students to read at home and contact their instructors.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 75 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10306110	Writing I	3
This course begins with a review of effective types of sentences, then focuses on the paragraph. Students will be taught to develop topic sentences into unified and coherent paragraphs using different methods of paragraph development. It culminates in training students on how to write different types of essays
10306111	Reading I	3
This course focuses on key comprehension skills, such as locating main ideas and supporting details, understanding vocabulary in context, making inferences, finding transitions, distinguishing literal and non?literal interpretations, and summarizing. The writing part of the course emphasizes organizing vocabulary lists, taking notes, writing summaries and paragraphs, filling in tables, and writing advertisements. The grammatical component of the course and the part concerned with paragraphs focus on tenses (present and perfect), markers, word forms, conditionals and question forms.
10306112	Advanced Grammar	3
This course employs an eclectic approach to the study of grammar. It introduces students to advanced and complex grammatical structures and systematically relates these structures to meanings, uses, and situations.
10306113	Writing and Research	3	10306110
This course begins with a review of the paragraph before it focuses on the expository essay. Students will read different kinds of expository essays (description, comparison/contrast, process, classification, definition, persuasion) and will learn how to write them. Emphasis will be put on writing effective thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions, and on developing generally unified and coherent essays. Students will also be taught how to edit their work. They will practice answering essay questions and writing about literature. The course will briefly introduce the research paper.
10306116	Introduction to Linguistics	3	10306001 or 10306112
This course is an introduction to the study of language, including branches of linguistics and the relationship of linguistics to other fields.
10306117	Introduction to Literature	3	10306111
This course introduces students to different theories of the meaning of literature. Through the study of representative literary texts, students learn the basic principles of literary interpretation and the elements of different literary forms such as the short story, novel, drama, and poetry.
10306220	Phonetics	3	10306116
This course is designed in order to provide an account of the nature and value of phonetics before embarking on a process to illustrate new speech is processed, and describe the form and structure of the various organs of speech alongside the speed canal. This is basically an auditory and articulatory course to explain how speech sounds are normally produced, perceived and classified.
10306221	Syntax and Syntactic Theory	3	10306116
This course focuses on theory and practice in the analysis and description of modern English, emphasizing syntax. Students will be able to evaluate critically different grammars of English namely transformational, structural, and pedagogical grammars and their applications in learning the English language.
10306222	Poetry	3	10306117
Through the study of a wide? ranging selection of works by well? known British and American poets, this course provides a close analysis of the language and stylistic features of poetry. The poetry features include structure, diction, prosody and the various sound devices used by the poets in the creation of images. The course also introduces various poetic forms: narrative poetry (epic, ballad, dramatic monologue, etc.), lyric poetry (sonnet, elegy, ode etc.), and modern free verse.
10306225	Drama	3	10306117
This course studies masterpieces of dramatic works from the Greek period through present times, for the purpose of understanding a dramatic structure and the social function of the dramatic art. Writers studied include Sophocles, Shakespeare, Shaw, Beckett, and Pinter, among others.
10306227	Technical Writing	3	10306113
Technical communication is communication that takes place within an organizational context. This course aims at assisting students in developing skills for writing as professionals in the work place. Students in this course will learn how to write all kinds of reports, proposals, business letters, CVs, press releases(statements), minutes of meetings, advertisements and brochures.
10306230	English Literature: Survey 1	3	10306222
This course surveys the beginnings, developments and evolutions of English literature from the time it started ( C-7th) to the end of the Neo- Classic Age ( late C-18th). The course traces the major literary schools and literary genres in this period, the most prominent, influential and formative writers and their big works within socio-religio- politico- historico and intellectual backgrounds. Under insistent and consistent focus will always be the reciprocal and dialectical relationship between literature- forms, techniques, styles, interests, themes, attitudes, visions, etc. , on the one hand, and communal/ societal circumstance and change in the widest sense of the word, on the other.
10306232	Novel and Short Story	3	10306117
This course introduces students to the art of the short story and the novel from the eighteenth to the twentieth-first century. Students not only learn about the definition and elements of the novel and short story such as plot, character, point of view, structure, imagery, irony, parody and so on, but also consider the historical, socio-political and cultural formation of each genre. Alongside reading novels and short stories, the course gives students the opportunity to analyse and discuss these texts using different theoretical approaches to literary criticism. The practice of reading helps students expand their literary jargon, critical thinking and the skill of writing about important themes suggested by the literature. The course begins with focusing on the development of the short story and explores a number of stories on thematic basis. The course then shifts its focus to the examination of novels, especially the ?formation novel?. Within this topic, students will engage in multiple discussions of the notions of ?growing up,? ?coming of age,? ?loss of innocence,? and the search for self-identification; all of which are expressions that describe the movement to maturity through struggle. Moreover, students will be involved in various practices such as in-class group discussions and presentations on literary topics such as gender roles, class, national identity, race, colonialism, existentialism and the mechanical man. Emphasis will be on close critical reading of novels and short stories: how to read and interpret fiction, how to enjoy reading, and how to learn from interpretation.
10306329	American Literature: Survey 1	3	10306230
This is a survey course which introduces students to the major writers and texts of American literature from the Colonial period till the Civil War. It leads students through the whole sweep of American literature from the Puritans and the early European colonists, explorers, and settlers to the writings of the Romantic period. The course introduces writers within a historical contexts and students are encouraged to explore the historical and cultural influences with an eye to the representative schools and major texts of each period. The course encourages critical research and creative thinking.
10306330	Semantics	3	10306221
This course introduces students to the basic concepts in Semantics such as Reference and Sense, Sense Relations, Word Meaning, Sentence Meaning and Utterance Meaning (Pragmatics) and Propositions. Students will also be introduced to the nature of Logic and Interpersonal Meaning.
10306331	Translation I	3	10306221 or 10361501
This course aims at helping students acquire the basic skills of translation in both Arabic and English. It provides them with sufficient training in translating simple, compound, and complex sentences from English into Arabic and from Arabic into English. A variety of texts in different disciplines will be used for translation. The course focuses on problematic areas in translation from English and Arabic, particularly the differences between Arabic and English in word order, position of adjectives, noun endings, etc. The course also looks into the influence of cultural difference on translation and provides a brief introduction to translation theories.
10306332	Morphology	3	10306221
The term word is one basic part of the course. Morphology as the study of word formation approaches the internal structure of lexemes, including compounds, phrase and sentence idioms. This course will tease a part of the ingredients that make words in English. It will introduce some basic concepts in the study of English morphology such as inflection, derivation, compounding, types of languages, and idiomatic expressions. It will also elaborate on the different word formation processes introduced in the ?Introduction to Linguistics? course and other courses.
10306333	Phonology	3	10306220
This course is designed in order to provide an account of the nature and value of phonetics before embarking on a process to illustrate new speech is processed, and describe the form and structure of the various organs of speech alongside the speed canal. This is basically an auditory and articulatory course to explain how speech sounds are normally produced, perceived and classified.
10306334	Pragmatics	3	10306330
The course addresses pragmatics as a study of language use within context and according to language user. This course covers some core issues in the study of pragmatics such as speech acts theory, performativity, Grice's cooperative principle and maxims, politeness theory etc. The course also introduces how pragmatics could be used in the study of cross cultural differences in language performance through what has been recently considered one of the most debated branches of linguistics; that is the study of cross cultural pragmatics. Some other aspects of pragmatics study will be considered in language learning and language acquisition through a characterization of interlanguage pragmatics as another field of study that considers language use in application.
10306440	Shakespeare	3	10306225
Shakespeare's dramatic art, along with its techniques, styles and vision, is the focus of the course. Plays of different modes will be studied.
10306441	Translation II	3	10306331
This course emphasizes translation of business and publicity materials, including practice in simultaneous translation.
10306442	Research Methods	3	10306227
Emphasizing critical thinking, this course teaches students to write research papers on literature and linguistics. Students will practice narrowing a topic, designing questionnaires, conducting interviews, using the library and documenting sources. Students are also introduced to aims, methods and tools of research.
10306444	Literary Criticism	3	10306230 or 10306226
This course maps literary criticism from Plato to the modern age with a focus on modern critical theory. Students will closely read texts that "represent" Classical, Neo?Classical, Romantic, Modern and post-modern theory. Students will also study various modern and post-modernist critical theories, such as Mythical and Archetypal approaches, Structuralism, Deconstruction, Psychoanalysis, Marxism, Feminism, and Post-colonialism. Critical theories will also be applied to literary texts.
10306446	Post Colonial Studies	3	10306232
In this course we will discuss, through the lens of postcolonial theories, major literary and filmic texts that, as John McLeod puts it, have been ?produced by people from countries with a history of colonialism, primarily those concerned with the workings and legacy of colonialism, and resistance to it, in either the past or the present.? This course will use postcolonial theories to explore ways in which different modes of representation, mainly fiction and films, depict and interrogate postcolonial realities in countries ranging from Nigeria and Algeria to Sudan and Palestine (and possibly other nations). As well as navigating major postcolonial issues such as the construction of nation and national cultures, identity politics, nationalism, language, place, space, race, history and ethnicity, this course assesses the similarities and differences between postcolonialism and postmodernism while exploring themes like exile and hybridity. As we progress in this course, we address various gaps and limitations in postcolonial theory and we illustrate how those were tackled by contemporary prominent postcolonial authors and critics. We will be discussing theories produced by Edward Said, Frantz Fanon, Spivak, Bill Ashcroft, Aijaz Ahmed, Anderson Benedict and Hellen Tiffin, to name a few.
10306499	Graduation Project	3	10306442
In this course, students write an original research paper which should show their linguistic and cognitive competence. The paper should also indicate that the students have acquired the basic skills needed to deal with research problems, collect and analyze research data, and then make conclusion about research problems. Students who are expected to graduate are to register in this course. They choose research topics in Language, Linguistics, Literature or Translation, and work closely with a supervisor on one of these topics according to scientific research methods and analysis.

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 3 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10306351	Autobiography	3	10306232 or 10306223
This course addresses autobiography as a genre in both British and American Literatures. Autobiography as an independent genre, therefore, is to be distinguished from the general autobiographical impulse that virtually many works of literature integrate. Simulated autobiography, however, is a popular device in fiction and some novels on occasion can be autobiography in the guise of fiction. An ambitious syllabus of this course may trace autobiography to its roots; Saint Augustine is considered the first biographer in English Literature and Benjamin Franklin is the father of American auto-biography. In 20th Century Literature, the art of autobiography gained momentum; there is an increased interest in the lives of celebrities and a genuine interest in the making of self-made men and women. It is always possible to compile a list of autobiographies that can be a chronological representation of the development of autobiography as a genre and of the different themes, devices and features of autobiography as an art. Students are encouraged to read as many autobiographies as possible and to examine the common features of this genre with a critical eye on its different aspects.
10306353	Classic Mythology	3	10306232 or 10306223
This course first introduces the Graeco-Roman mythological heritage and biblical legacy needed for students to understand omnipresent reference and allusion in English literature, especially from the Renaissance onwards. It then moves to an examination of the visionary and artistic impulse in the writings of such masters of Renaissance thought and culture as Erasmus, Machiavelli, Montaigue, Cervantes, Dante, Rabelais and perhaps Petrarch, (Edmund) Spenser, Shakespeare and Milton, amongst quite a few others.
10306354	Contrastive Linguistics	3	10306333
This course focuses on theory and practice in the analysis of English and Arabic contrasts, errors made by learners, and implications for foreign language teaching.
10306357	Creative Writing	3	10306227
This course is aimed at encouraging students to recognize the power of the written word how it can change the way writers and readers live their lives. In particular, this writing course is designed to help students discover and put into practice their own strategies for living a more creative life. More practically (or more academically), students will learn basic strategies for gathering ideas for, writing, critically reading, and revising prose (primarily fiction) and poetry (which may be fictional or non-fictional).
10306443	Methods of Teaching Literature	3	10306444 or 10514314
The theoretical side of this course covers the various approaches to teaching literature in the language classroom. The practice will focus on designing class activities, assignments, discussions and full class sessions that demonstrates student knowledge of how to use literature as a means to teach the language skills in the EFL classroom.
10306447	Translation 3	3	10306441
In this course, which is a continuation of Translation II, students are exposed to a specialized area of translation that can be chosen by the instructor such as Media Translation, Business and Political Translation, Technical Translation.. etc. The course will in particular emphasize complicated translation problems associated with working in a specialized area between Arabic and English. Problems of terminology, TL language lexis deficit, and translation of specialized texts for non-specialized audiences will also be emphasized.
10306448	Editing and Proofreading	3	10306229
This course is designed to encourage students to give and receive feedback from their peers and gain tools and techniques for improving their writing. In particular, students will identify stories that matter to them, explore cultural significance and boundaries, and shape their identity as writers. Throughout the course, students will reflect on their own work and practice essential self-editing skills, see the different ways in which words and art interact, and the possibilities of longer narrative forms. Moreover, this course will inspire students will come away with practical insights into publishing options and create a plan for pursuing your enthusiasm for writing.
10306460	Discourse Analysis	3	10306330
This course introduces the students to the concept of discourse adopted by modern linguists as an alternative to the traditional unit of analysis, the isolated sentence. Thus, the course deals with the contextual features surrounding the communicative act, namely, the speaker/writer, the listener/reader and the topic. The issues to be addressed are the theme/rheme assignment, the address terms, the familiar and formal levels of language use in addition to the distinct features of religious, political feminist or sexist and leftist discourse. Samples of the spoken and written discourse are also presented for analysis to guide students to write in both modes.
10306462	Sociolinguistics	3	10306334
This course aims to give students insight into the ways in which language and society interact, in what is termed the study of sociolinguistics. This area of study concerns itself with variation, be it geographical variation related, say, to accent and dialect, or to variation related to age or to gender, or historical variation related to language change, revival or death. This course will therefore study the phenomena of variation in language as related to society, looking at the factors which lie behind variation and the ways in which variation occurs. It also looks at ways in which linguistics variation of various kinds can be studied, and aims to enhance students? ability to investigate language variation for themselves.
10306463	Psycholinguistics	3	10306330
This course studies the relationship between language and the brain in terms of comprehension, sequence of learning and language acquisition and the universal features of language acquisition. Students taking this course will look at how language behavior illuminates our understanding of the mind and the brain, and how properties of the mind and brain influence human language.
10306464	Comparative Literature	3	10306226 or 10306225
This course introduces students to different theories of comparative literature and gives them a chance to compare aspects of English and Arabic literary traditions. Using both a cognitive/cultural approach and a historical/contextual approach, students will trace the similarities and differences between these literary traditions. They will also deal with the issue of influence or impact, examining how one tradition borrows from, or reacts to another.
10306465	History of English Language	3	10306333
This course studies the historical developments of English, emphasizing phonological, syntactic, semantic and lexical changes.
10306467	Special Topic in Literature	3	10306230 or 10306226
This course focuses on any literary figure, movement, or issue deemed significant by the instructor.
10306468	A special Topic in Linguistics	3	10306332
Special topics intensively examines one topic, or more than one topic, in linguistics. It is up to the course instructor to choose from an array of topics s/he wants to delve further into. Students of this course should be able to reflect on the literature on the chosen topic/s, demonstrate an understanding of the main themes of the topic/s, and take their conceptualization of the theme/s a step further by applying them to a real life situations/problems. Some themes may include English morphology and syntax, dialectology, meaning interpretation, culture and language performance, and translation and language variation.
10306469	Literature in the Workplace	3	10306222
There is a misbelief that literature is not related to reality and has no benefit, without realizing that literary works reflect real human experiences in different environments such as home environment, school, hospital and workplaces, and it describes the suffering, difficulties and concerns of humans. This course aims to refute this belief and highlight the importance, place and role of literature in our personal and professional lives.
10311198	French Language 1	3
This course aims at introducing students to the French alphabet, and the way of writing masculine and feminine words, as well as sentence structures: personal pronouns, verbs, and objects (direct and indirect). It also lists daily events using assistance tools such as drawings, pictures, and some short answers: acceptance, rejection, thanking, apology, and justifying the answers.
10311199	French Language 2	3
This course aims to teach the French language through modern methods of teaching the French language for beginners and those residing in non-French speaking countries. By the end of this course, students are expected to be able to speak simply and understand simple sentences through which they can introduce themselves, get to know others, construct simple sentences, and arrange short dialogues.
11011222	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	3
Explores the world of entrepreneurship and creativity by examining the processes and techniques used to develop ideas and turn them into successful projects. The course includes understanding the foundations of entrepreneurship and the stages of emerging business development, in addition to analyzing the factors that affect the success of entrepreneurial projects and enhancing creativity in various fields.

Sub-specialty Requirements Student must complete 24 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10302116	Hebrew 1	3
This course will focus on the following topics: Hebrew alphabet, in both its printed and hand written form, Hebrew diacritics and sentence and sentence structure. At the end of the course, the student will be able to employ simple sentences to express themselves in writing and orally.
10302119	Principles of Translation from Hebrew to Arabic and from Arabic to Hebrew	3	10302116
This course aims to introduce the student to the general principles of Arabization and translation, the impact of cultural changes, and specific terminology. This course advances the student from simple concepts and structures to more advanced and complex output, developing translation skills from Hebrew to Arabic and vice versa. It also provides the student with translation mechanisms, through translating texts in various fields of knowledge and at different levels of difficulty.
10302161	Hebrew 2	3	10302116
This course aims at improving students? linguistic proficiency in Hebrew. Students will study the language more thoroughly, so that they can read and understand texts and produce entire paragraphs orally. Furthermore, students are trained to use Hebrew dictionaries.
10302227	Hebrew 3	3	10302161
In this course, students will learn to summarize, analyze, discuss and criticize texts.
10302228	Grammar of the Hebrew Language 1	3
This course covers the definition of morphology, word structure (verb and noun) and the transformations that occur to them, the definition of phonetic laws, letters, vowels, syllables, and morphological meter. Then the topics of morphology are studied: the verb and its types and the transformations that occur to it, the noun and its types and the transformations that occur to it, masculine and feminine, singular and plural, and rules common to nouns and verbs, including vowelization and substitution.
10302229	Grammar of the Hebrew Language 2	3	10302228
This course addresses several topics: word classes, sentence types, conjunctions, prepositions, subject and predicate, object, sifa (adjective (, al-hal (state) and Badal (apposition) in Hebrew.
10302336	Academic Writing	3
This course provides students with writing skills in Hebrew. It aims to foster students? capacity to express their ideas in writing, using strong and clear language free from mistakes. This is in addition to writing with correct spelling and respect of the rules of correct numbering and punctuation.
10302337	Comparative Semiotics	3
This course aims to introduce models of comparison to tackle the points of similarities and differences between Arabic and Hebrew in terms of grammar, morphology and spelling.

Sub-specialty Optional Requirements Student must complete 6 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10302130	Legal Translation	3	10302119
This course is a continuation of the Principles of Translation course. This course is particularly important and relevant today and in the future, given the presence of the State of Palestine next to the occupying power and the direct and indirect relations between the two parties. This course aims to train students in translating cultural, official, economic, legal, and medical texts. It is worth noting the daily and high demand for legal, medical, and transactional translation.
10302230	Hebrew Media	3
This course introduces students to Hebrew press, its history, and its trends towards Arab issues in general and the Palestinian issues in particular - whether it is visual, readable or audible- and the important role it plays in shaping and managing the public opinion in favor of the Israeli policy in an attempt to alter the facts, mislead world public opinion or try to justify Israel's illegal acts.
10302434	A Reading in the Writings of Palestinians Writing in Hebrew	3
To get to know the Palestinian writers who chose to write in Hebrew - that is, the minority writing in the language of the majority, as well as to get to know the motives for writing in Hebrew, then to address the presence of Arab culture in their Hebrew writings through the use of words and terms.
10302439	Methods of Teaching the Hebrew Language	3	10302229
This course is designed to introduce students to language acquisition theories, methods of teaching Hebrew and Hebrew linguistics patterns. The course also includes training students on preparing the study plans. Also, students learn different types of evaluation and tests, methods of their construction.

Free Courses Student must complete 4 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
7303311	Medicinal Plants in Palestine	2
The course "Medicinal Plants in Palestine," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the rich plant biodiversity of Palestine, focusing on species traditionally used for medicinal purposes. It explores the botanical characteristics, therapeutic uses, and preparation methods of key native medicinal plants, including collection, drying, and storage techniques. The course also examines the traditional and modern applications of these plants in treating common diseases, along with the cultural and historical significance of their use in Palestinian society. Furthermore, it highlights relevant legislation and the challenges surrounding the sustainable utilization and preservation of medicinal plant resources. By the end of the course, students will gain an appreciation of local ethnobotanical knowledge, develop awareness of environmental and health-related issues, and enhance their ability to critically evaluate the safe and effective use of medicinal plants.
7303312	Cosmetic Products and Community	2
The course "Cosmetic Products and Society," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the world of cosmetics from both scientific and societal perspectives. It covers the basic components of cosmetic products, their mechanisms of action, methods of formulation, and evaluation in terms of efficacy and safety. The course also explores the health, psychological, cultural, and economic aspects associated with the use of cosmetics. In addition, it highlights the local and international laws and regulations governing the cosmetic industry and discusses the role of media and social platforms in shaping societal perceptions of beauty and appearance. The course seeks to raise students? awareness about the safe and informed use of cosmetic products and to enhance critical thinking and social analysis skills regarding beauty and health issues in contemporary society.
7303433	Pharmacy & Society	2
This course explores the vital role of pharmacists in promoting public health and serving the needs of the community. It focuses on the pharmacist's responsibilities in health education, disease prevention, and patient advocacy. The course also covers communication skills, cultural competence, and collaboration with other healthcare providers and organizations to improve community health outcomes.
7404111	Family Health	2
This course aims to give undergraduate students who are not medical majors a brief overview of health issues and topics related to all family members in order to reach a state of complete physical, psychological, mental and social safety for all family members including their nutritional health. The course also aims to familiarize students with many concepts in the fields of health and their importance, such as marriage health, reproductive health, and child health. The course also addresses the importance of medical examination, as it has become an urgent necessity with the development of genetic engineering and the spread of AIDS. There has been a strong call to compel people to medical examination before marriage and provide the necessary genetic counseling for the couple, as medical examination before marriage has become a necessary procedure to build a healthy family.
10311197	French Language	2
This course is intended for students from other departments who are not majoring in French but are interested in exploring the French language and the cultures of French-speaking countries. It is suitable for students in fields such as Media, Public Relations, English Language, Business Administration, Accounting, and others. As a beginner-level course, it introduces the fundamentals of the French language, including sentence structure, correct pronunciation, and basic communication in daily life situations, such as making introductions and describing places and people. The course corresponds to level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
10805107	Psychological Culture in Our Recent Life	2
Psychological Culture in Our Contemporary Life This course studies the importance of psychological culture and its impact on the individual and society in the modern era. It focuses on applying psychological concepts to understand daily behaviors, manage psychological stress, and promote mental health across various life domains such as work, family, and education. The course also reviews the role of media and technology in shaping contemporary psychological culture.
10816001	Planning and Development	2
The course aims to explore the factors and determinants that influence policy formulation in both its internal and external dimensions. It emphasizes the optimal use of tools and instruments and the provision of precise information necessary for planning processes, particularly in the context of social mobilization, security and stability, financial resources, national production, industrial energy, and military power at national and international levels. The course also covers an analysis of theories and schools of political development, including behavioural liberal theory, social growth theory, Marxist theory, dependency and development theory, and the Islamic theory of succession. Additionally, the course focuses on studying the methods of political development theories, their intellectual sources, goals, and dimensions, aiming to understand the reasons behind the failure of these theories and models to achieve the desired political development.
10871112	Financial Literacy	3
It aims to provide students with basic financial knowledge and skills that enable them to make sound financial decisions in their daily and professional lives. The course covers various topics related to personal and corporate money management, and focuses on enhancing financial awareness among students.
10878415	Digital Marketing	3
Digital marketing is the process of promoting products or services using digital technologies and the Internet. Digital marketing relies on various strategies and advanced tools to reach the target audience, build customer relationships, increase brand awareness, and generate sales. Digital marketing is characterized by its ability to reach a wide audience at a relatively low cost compared to traditional marketing, in addition to the ability to accurately measure and analyze results to make informed decisions.
11000111	Jerusalem	2
Jerusalem This course offers a comprehensive study of the city of Jerusalem and its religious and cultural significance throughout history. It covers the geographical, historical, religious, and political dimensions of the city, from the Canaanite period through the Jewish, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader, and Ottoman eras, up to the current Israeli occupation. The course also explores Jerusalem?s importance in the three monotheistic religions, its historical and religious landmarks, and contemporary political issues surrounding the city
11000112	Fighting Corruption : Challenges and Solutions	2
\This course examines the concept of corruption, including its forms, causes, and anti-corruption efforts. Additionally, it focuses on promoting good governance and anti-corruption strategies. Students will develop an awareness of the essential values of integrity, the dangers of corruption, and ways to combat it.
11000118	Public Health	2
This course aims at studying individual, family and community relationships, the cause of pathological phenomena in the society and their symptoms, sources of water and its pollution, air-transmitted diseases, flora and fauna. In addition, the course highlights diseases resulting from technological and urban development. Noise pollution is a case in point. It deals with the dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, psychological and political factors, measurements and indices of community health status. Theoretical framework for viewing organizational issues in the delivery of health services is also discussed.
11000131	Geography of Palestine	2
Geography of Palestine This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the physical and human geography of Palestine as the ancestral homeland of the Palestinian Arab people. It explores the historical context that has shaped the contemporary geographical landscape of Palestine in its various dimensions: political, economic, social, cultural, demographic, and urban. The course also seeks to foster a sense of national identity among students by connecting geography with national memory, which reflects the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom and independence. The course includes practical applications to explain basic concepts and terminology through in-class and at-home activities, field visits, and the preparation of reports based on these visits. Students will learn how to obtain information from primary and secondary sources and use multimedia tools?audio, visual, social media platforms, and internet search engines. The course will also feature the screening of documentary films and lectures from international universities. Additionally, students will draw various physical, political, and historical maps of Palestine to deepen their understanding of its geography, contemporary history, and just cause.
11000142	Family System in Islam	2
This course deals with the concept of family in Islam, its philosophy, importance, the need to it, the legal religious objectives of it, the foundations on which it is based, and the distinguishing characteristics. It also presents the importance of marriage as well as its rules. It also presents the ways by which the marriage bond can be untied once it is impossible to go on marriage despite all reconciliation attempts. It reviews the dangers of false ideas which call for undermining the family and the marriage system as these have their own destructive impacts on religious teachings, human values and on the future on communities. It contributes in presenting and discussing a number of contemporary issues so as to be understood, recognize the opinion of Islamic Shari?ah about it and to find ways to address them such as fender, equality, domestic violence against women, birth control, artificial insemination, the Misyar or altruistic marriage, the temporary marriage and the customary marriage.
11000143	Principles of Religious Observances	2
This course aims at consolidating the concept of Islamic faith, its importance, characteristics, impacts and position in Muslims? lives. The course also demonstrates some scientific evidences that ensures the existence of Allah, the Almighty, and His Greatness. It addresses the atheists? doubts related to universe, destine, and the Day of Judgement. It also defines the meaning of monotheism, its types, requirements, contradictions; it presents the role of prophets in establishing the monotheism faith in people?s lives by narrating the stories of prophets Moses and Ibrahim with their nations. It briefly talks about the other pillars of Islam.
11000144	Fiqh of Siyra	2
Topics addressed in this course include concept of sira (biography), its sources, importance, benefit, qualities, most important contemporary suspicions around the Qur'anic narrative and responses to them; study of the most important events in the life of the Messenger, peace be upon him, from birth to death. This course is a detailed analytical study of the prophet's biography and the lessons that can be drawn from it.
11000151	General Principles in Administration	2
It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts and practices in management science. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply management principles in various organizational settings. The course includes diverse topics covering all major aspects of management, from planning and organizing to leadership and control.
11000152	Introduction to Debate	2
It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
11000153	Introduction to Debate	3
It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
11000155	Poison Prevention	2
This course explores the science of toxins and their impacts on human health and the environment, while emphasizing practical strategies for prevention and intervention. Students will understand the mechanisms of toxic substances, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants, and examine their effects on biological systems. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to assess risks, implement safety measures, and advocate for effective public health strategies to mitigate the impact of toxins in various societal contexts.
11000156	Investment Principles	2
Aim to provide students with basic knowledge and concepts related to investment. This course covers a range of topics that help students understand how to make informed investment decisions and analyze the returns and risks associated with various investments. The course provides a comprehensive overview of types of investment assets, financial markets, and investment strategies.
11000157	Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling	2
It aims to introduce students to the basics of marketing and personal sales. The course covers basic marketing concepts and processes, such as market analysis, identifying the target audience, product development, and e-marketing, in addition to understanding the basics of personal selling and its various techniques.
11000158	Medications and Community	2
This course an in-depth examination of the interaction between drugs and societal factors, bridging the gap between pharmacological science and its broader social implications. Students will explore the mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic uses, and side effects, while also addressing the societal, economic, and ethical dimensions of pharmacology and the impact of pharmaceuticals on public health.
11000161	Engineering & Society	2
This course aims to introduce students to the reciprocal relationship between engineering and society, and the role of engineering in serving humanity and sustainable development. It explores the ethical, social, environmental, and technological dimensions associated with engineering practices, highlighting how engineering decisions and technologies shape modern societies and how societal and cultural contexts influence engineering solutions. The course also encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary analysis to understand the contemporary challenges facing the world. It enhances students' ability to assess the impact of technological solutions from social, cultural, and economic perspectives.
11000162	Environment in Palestine	2
This course is of particular importance due to its coverage of topics related to the local environment and the environmental challenges facing Palestine, as well as its close connection to the concepts of environmental sustainability and sustainable development. Offering this course as an open course will contribute to raising students' awareness of current environmental issues and enhance their ability to think critically and contribute to environmental protection.
11000163	Nutrition and Health	2
Nutrition and Health is a free course taught in Arabic and offered by the Department of Nutrition and Processing. It highlights the importance of healthy food for the human body, the relationship between food and health, different types of nutrition, proper nutrition methods, and the direct impact of balanced nutrition on health. It also focuses on presenting reliable scientific sources of nutritional information.
11000165	Earthquake Mitigation	2
The course covers a number of important topics related to earthquake risk reduction, including: an introduction to seismology; the nature of site soil and its impact on the seismic behavior of structures; the mechanism of earthquake effects on buildings; construction materials; the expected seismic behavior of common building types in Palestine; general specifications for earthquake-resistant buildings; and risk analysis and assessment, in addition to prevention and public safety measures. Discussion sessions during the course focus on several additional key topics, such as shelters and a general introduction to disaster risk assessment and management. This course aims to contribute to the university?s mission of serving the community and its institutions through specific tasks. It does so by applying knowledge in education to build a culture of safety and develop capacities to reduce disaster risks in general, and earthquake risks in particular, at all levels. It also seeks to promote community engagement in line with international disaster risk reduction strategies.
11000166	Genetics and Society	2
This course is specifically designed for students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, aiming to explore the complex relationship between genetics and society. We will study the scientific foundations of genetics, then move on to explore its impact on various aspects of our lives, from health and disease to behavior and abilities. Through interactive lectures, group discussions, and analysis of current studies, you will develop a deep understanding of how genetics interacts with social and cultural factors to shape the individual and society.
11000167	University Psychological Adaptation	2
This course aims to support new university students in adapting to the academic and social environment by enhancing their psychological and interpersonal skills. Topics include stress management, time management, building positive relationships, self-confidence, study skills, and coping with transitional life changes. The course promotes self-awareness and mental well-being through interactive activities and practical exercises that empower students to effectively and positively adjust to university life.
11000168	Principles of Ocupational Saftey	2
11000169	Risk Assessment and Management	2
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of risk analysis, assessment, and management. It is designed to actively engage students in exploring real-world applications of risk management tools and techniques. The course covers a wide range of risk types?including financial, contractual, technical, environmental, and execution-related risks?with a focus on how to identify, analyze, and evaluate their potential impacts. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process, which involves the systematic identification, analysis, prioritization, and treatment of risks to reduce the likelihood and/or consequences of undesirable events. The course offers a structured approach to developing risk management strategies, guiding students through each phase?from risk identification and initial assessment to the formulation of effective response and mitigation plans.
11000173	Sign Language	2
The course aims to shed light on sign language by exploring its origins, meaning, importance, and rules. It highlights the vital role sign language plays in creating a means of communication for individuals with hearing impairments, particularly through real-time interpretation of spoken language.
11000175	Democracy, Human Rights & International Human Rights	2
This course explores the concepts of democracy and human rights and the interrelationship between them. It examines the notion of human rights, their foundations, characteristics, and classifications, as well as the role of international organizations in their promotion and protection. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of the significance of democracy and human rights for both the state and society, with particular emphasis on the Arab world. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of democracy and human rights globally.The course further examines the concept of international humanitarian law (IHL), its historical development, and its principal sources both customary and treaty-based. It outlines the key legal obligations of parties to armed conflicts and neutral states, as well as the duties of occupying powers toward the occupied territory and its population.
11000176	Law and Society	2
This course aims to provide university students with general legal knowledge and legal awareness, considering the significant role that law plays in people's lives and across all fields of work. It focuses on studying the main concepts of law, its objectives, and the most important legislations affecting contemporary life. This is crucial for upholding the rule of law, achieving justice, and keeping pace with developments. The course adopts a practical approach, relying not only on theoretical material but also on its application in reality. This is achieved through developing students' skills in applying the law via field visits to various legal institutions, workshops, and studying diverse legal cases.
11000254	Sports and Health	2
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11000331	English Conversation Skills	3
This course is meant to help students communicate more effectively and confidently in spoken English. The course addresses improvements in oral skills needed for discussions, presentations and daily life interactions. Students also have opportunities to beef up their vocabulary repertoire in different walks of life, that they can be able to express themselves smoothly when encountered with different situations. This course is intended to target all university students who yearn for consolidating their English communication skills needed for the 21st century.
11000332	English Writing Skills	3
English Writing Skills is an elective course designed to develop students? academic writing skills in English. It focuses on enhancing grammar, vocabulary, and organization to help learners express their ideas clearly and effectively. The course introduces various forms of writing such as paragraphs, essays, summaries, and reports. Emphasis is placed on the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Students will also learn how to write with purpose and audience in mind, using appropriate tone and style. By the end of the course, students will be able to construct well-organized and a coherent essay with a thesis statement, a development of a thesis statement and a conclusion. Students will be trained to write a claim an a supporting evidence to produce a coherent well-developed essay.
11000333	The Art of Writing and Expressing	2
The course presents a range of topics aimed at developing university students? writing and expression skills. It offers both theoretical and practical content that introduces them to the techniques of constructing written topics, methods of paragraph development, and various writing styles?both functional, such as essays, reports, research papers, and meeting minutes, and creative, including poetry, short stories, and autobiographies.
11000334	Historical and Tourist Tracks	2
Tourist and Historical Trails This course focuses on the study of tourist and historical routes at the local, regional, and international levels. It introduces students to the significance of cultural, religious, and natural routes in promoting sustainable tourism. The course includes the study of major archaeological, religious, and natural sites, the planning and documentation of tourist routes, and an analysis of their historical and touristic value. Students will also learn how to design tour itineraries and connect them to their historical, geographical, and cultural contexts. Practical training in preparing an actual tourist route is included.
11201101	Introduction to Musicology	2
11201103	Palestinian Music Folklore	2
Studying the musical production of the Palestinian people, and identifying the style of popular music. Palestinian, and analysis of popular music at the instrumental and lyrical levels. Research into the characteristics of instrumental music and its popular singing features. Study and analysis of the various forms and templates of popular music. Identifying examples of popular songs and types of popular musical instruments, in terms of their manufacture, sound structure, and methods of playing them.
11201163	Choir	2
The course aims to learn collective singing of a repertoire of Palestinian and Arab national anthems and songs.