Al-Alsun

Programs

The faculty of Alsun at SCU believes in continuous education and encourages it with all its academic potentials. We at Alsun SCU have a wide range of undergraduates and postgraduates programs to offer for our students. 
The programs are divided into four:

Postgraduate diploma

• Professional Translation Diploma

Master’s degree programs

• Literature
• Linguistics
• Computational linguistics
• Translation and Interpretation
• Arabic Studies (for non- Arabic speakers)

Ph.D. programs

• Literature
• Linguistics
• Computational linguistics
• Translation and Interpretation:
• Arabic Studies (for non- Arabic speakers)

Special Programs

• Specialized Chinese Translation Program

Degrees Offered

• Introductory Postgraduate Studies.
• Literature: This course serves as an introduction to literary studies. It equips the students with essential literature vocabulary and develops their understanding of critical thinking and literary analysis.

Linguistics: This course introduces the students to the science of linguistics. It guides them through the origin of the language, context, and letters. By the end of this course, students will be able to identify their most preferred area of study to carry out a postgraduate study in their chosen field later on.

Computational linguistics: This area is concerned with the automatic processing of the language. In this course, the students will learn about the critical terminology related to language and translation which is used in applied studies and research projects.
Translation and Interpretation: This course covers several approaches to translational practice; Economic, Political, Literature, and Legal. By the end of this course, the student will have mastered two foreign languages in addition to Arabic. The course aims to prepare well-qualified interpreters who can deliver credible, customized translation services to embassies, conferences, political events, and more.

Arabic Studies (for non- Arabic speakers): This course gives foreigners the opportunity to carry out postgraduate studies and research in Arabic linguistics and literature.

Professional Translation Diploma

This area of study seeks to consolidate the relationship between translation and global civilization and renaissance.

Master's Degree

Students who have finished their introductory studies are eligible to apply for this degree. In this study, the students will be exposed to a higher level of academic excellence and knowledge. Students will develop the necessary tools of research ethics, techniques, and approaches, which will be of great benefit to them in their future studies.

Doctorate Degree

Students who earned a master's degree are eligible to apply for the doctorate degree. In this study, the students will be exposed to the highest level of academic excellence and knowledge. Students will be able to add researches of their conduct in their area of specialization to the University’s library. Consequently, these researches will thrive the educational institution’s intellectual and scientific value.