Background to the Program and Subject Area
At the commencement of the academic year 2010/2011, a bachelor's program in Russian and English was established. This initiative stemmed from the willingness of the Russian embassy to support the teaching of Russian language at the University of Jordan, leading to the signing of an agreement with the “Russian World" Fund and the subsequent inauguration of the Russian Corner at the university. Additionally, the Russian government offers scholarships to students for summer study programs in Russia. Currently, there are 139 students enrolled in this program. The curriculum of this department encompasses language and literature subjects in both Russian and English. A total of 144 credit hours are required for graduation, with 60% of the coursework focusing on Russian language and literature, and the remaining 40% on English language subjects.
Vision Statements of the Program:
The vision of the Russian Language Section is to focus on achieving leadership and excellence in building a generation of language speakers in light of the challenges faced by the knowledge community, as it is the University of Jordan's window to the world.
Mission Statements of the Program:
Offering exceptional teaching approaches and generating high-quality research aligning with the university's overarching mission as a research-focused institution. This involves cultivating an enriching educational atmosphere conducive to intellectual creativity, while also fostering cultural connections between Jordan and the global community, with a special emphasis on Russia. Moreover, it entails establishing impactful strategic collaborations on both regional and global scales.
Program Aims:
1. Equipping both local and international job markets with graduates specialized in the Russian language, expanding their global perspectives through interaction with modern theories of globalization.
2. Embracing the international community and engaging with its diverse languages to confront contemporary challenges and meet the demands of the local, regional, and global labor markets.
3. Providing students with the skills for cultural exchange with various civilizations, enabling Jordanian society to benefit from the positive ideas, initiatives, and practices of both Eastern and Western cultures, thereby serving the interests of Jordan and the broader Arab-Islamic community.
4. Establishing impactful strategic partnerships at both regional and global levels.