Department of

ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Arabic language, linguistics and literature

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About the Department

The Department of Arabic Language and Literature

The Department of Arabic Language and Literature offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that deal with various aspects of the Arabic language, linguistics and literature. As Arabic is the language of the Qur’an, the programmes offered by the Department are imbued with Islamic values and are closely linked with the intellectual tradition of the Revealed Knowledge discipline.

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Programmes Offered

The Department of Arabic Language and Literature offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate programmes. At the doctoral level, students may pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in either Arabic Linguistic Studies or Arabic Literary Studies. At the master’s level, the department offers the Master of Human Sciences with specialisations in Arabic as a Second Language, Arabic Linguistic Studies, and Arabic Literary Studies, catering to both disciplinary depth and pedagogical application.

At the undergraduate level, the department offers the Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Honours) in Arabic Language, Literature, and Linguistics.

Undergraduate Programme

Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Honours) in Arabic Language, Literature, and Linguistics

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Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Human Sciences

  • Arabic as a Second Language
  • Arabic Linguistic Studies
  • Arabic Literary Studies

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Postgraduate Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy

  • Arabic Linguistic Studies
  • Arabic Literary Studies

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Head of Department

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taufik Ismail

Assoc.Prof.Dr.Taufik Ismail

Head of Department
Tel: +603 6421 5136
Fax: +603 6421 5049
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Academic Staff

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Prof.Dr.Akmal Khuzairy Abd.RahmanView Profile
Prof.Dr.Rahmah Ahmad Hj.OsmanView Profile
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Administrative Staff

Sr.Hafizati Hamidi

Administrative Assistant
Tel: +603 6421 5137

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Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Telephone: +603 6421 5136 / 5137
Fax: +603 6421 5049
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