California University of Pennsylvania
Guidelines for New Course Proposals
University Course Syllabus
Department of Art and Languages
UCC Approval date: 03/27/17
A. Protocol
Course Name: Arabic-English Translation
Course Number: ARB 620
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Maximum Class Size (face-to-face): N/A
Maximum Class Size (online): 35
Class Language: Arabic
B. Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
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Translate a variety of Arabic documents for use in professional settings.
Interpret a variety of Arabic speaking settings.
Practice and apply basic translation techniques to obtain translations that are faithful to the original
Arabic text and correctly expressed in English.
Develop a high standard of professionalism through knowledge of the translation field, its business
practices, social issues, and code of ethics.
Develop students understanding of literary and cultural concepts that are relevant to the Arabic and
English language.

C. Catalog Description:
This course is meant to raise the awareness of the students to the importance of translation and interpretation
from Arabic to English and vise versa. Students will work on stylistic, syntactic, technical, and cultural
problems encountered in the Arabic-English translation process. Exercises will provide translation practice
with different types of texts and documents. Texts and Documents will include, but not be limited to, legal,
medical, business, media, etc.
D. Outline of the Course:
Week 1 & 2: Introducing the differences between the interpretation & written translation.
Week 3 & 4: Discussing the strategies of translation
Week 5 & 6: Literal translation & word by word translation
Week 7-14: Arabic- English translation & interpretation exercises using various types of
Arabic texts & documents.
Week 15: Final Exam, Paper, & Presentation
E. Teaching Methodology:
1) Traditional Classroom Methodology
N/A
2) Online Methodology
This class will be offered online. Cooperative learning is the major teaching method in this course. The
instructor will serve as a facilitator to the learning process in class. We will work together to learn more
about Arabic linguistics by keeping up with the required readings and doing the required class work. To
this end, the instructor will use short lectures, videos, work papers and presentations, homework, and
class discussion. It is expected that all students will take part in these discussions.

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Advanced Oxford English Dictionary

‫اﺳﺲ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﺪﻛﺘﻮر ﻋﺰاﻟﺪﯾﻦ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﻧﺠﯿﺐ‬
(Foundations of Translation by Dr. Eizaldeen Mohammed Najib)

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Farghal, M. & A. Shunnaq (1999) Translation with Reference to English & Arabic. Jordan: Dar AlFalah
Hatim, Basil and Munday, Jeremy (2004): Translation, an advanced resource book. London: Routledge
Munday, Jeremy (2001): Introducing Translation Studies. Theories and Applications. London: Routledge
Hatim, B. English-Arabicl Arabic-English Translation: a Practical Guide. London: Saqi Books. 1997.
Enani, M. An Introduction to At Sight & Consecutive Translation & Interpretation.
Additional readings will be available on D2L.

G. Assessment Activities:
1) Traditional Classroom Assessment
N/A
2) Online Assessment
Quizzes/Exams
Class Discussions/Participation
Translating texts and documents
Paper & Presentation

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H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
OSD
Revised June 2015
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations. Students
requesting approval for reasonable accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities
(OSD). Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and
requesting accommodations in a timely manner.
Students will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting accommodations that
involve the faculty.
Contact Information:
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Location:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Web Site:

Carter Hall - G-35
(724) 938-5781
(724) 938-4599
osdmail@calu.edu
http://www.calu.edu/osd

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The University’s information regarding the reporting of sexual violence and the resources that are available to
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Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724-938-4014
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Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc.
Video and audio tapes dealing with Arabic culture will be made available.

Additional Information for Course Proposals
K. Proposed Instructors:
Qualified Instructor to teach Arabic.
L. Rationale for the Course:
The United States government has designated Arabic as one of the strategic languages. Thus, the
Department of Education launched language initiatives for “engaging foreign governments and peoples,
especially in critical world regions, and for promoting understanding, conveying respect for other cultures,
and encouraging reform." The “linguist” job becomes one of the demanding jobs in the US. The US
government looks for people who can translate a variety of texts and documents from Arabic into English
and vise versa. Students will learn how translation works and understand what goes on inside the mind of
the translator of Arabic-English texts and documents. Students will also be able to identify the type of
Arabic-English texts through their acquiring of the analytical skills of various English & Arabic discourse
genres and to apply the required strategies and techniques in the translation of various types of texts.
M. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed:
Specialized equipment or supplies are not needed for course instruction.

N. Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1) Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain) No
2) Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain) No
3) Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain) No
4) Does the course replace an existing course in your program? (If so, list the course) No
5) How often will the course be taught? Every other semester
6) Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the possibility exists,
indicate course discipline, number, and name) No
O. If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another discipline, you must
request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that discipline. N/A
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Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General Education.
The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course proposal before consideration by
the UCC. This course is a graduate course for the MA Social Science: Arabic.

Q. Approval Form: Provide the Approval Form (Signature Page) with the signatures of your department Chair
AND college Dean (electronically).