Faculty of Languages Hosts Expert Abdelhakim Al-Balbisi for a Lecture on the Role of Translation in Tourism Attraction
The Chinese Language Division at the Faculty of Languages at the University of Jordan, under the supervision of Dr. Yousef Khataybeh, hosted tourism expert Abdelhakim Al-Balbisi on Wednesday, 10-12-2025, to deliver a specialized lecture titled “The Role of Translation in Tourism Attraction.” The event was attended by students enrolled in the tourism course.
During the lecture, Al-Balbisi discussed the pivotal role that translation plays in enhancing tourism activity, enriching visitors’ knowledge, and presenting clear and appealing information about tourist sites in Jordan. He also emphasized the importance of language skills—particularly the Chinese language—in improving tourism services and enabling effective communication with visitors from various countries and cultures.
Al-Balbisi noted that translation serves as an effective bridge for understanding customs, traditions, and history, contributing to greater cultural understanding among nations. This, he explained, positively impacts the tourism sector and enhances Jordan’s cultural standing.
At the end of the session, Dr. Yousef Khataybeh led an open discussion between the students and the expert, during which questions were raised about the future of tourism translation and the importance of developing language skills to enter the tourism job market.
Professor Shereen Kakish Hosts Dr. Lubna Bin Khalifa to Deliver lecture On Contemporary French and Francophone Literature
As part of the initiative of hosting experts and developing courses to align with modernity and the future careers requirements, Professor Shereen Kakish hosted Dr. Lubna Bin Khalifa to deliver a lecture for students in the Contemporary French and Francophone Literature course on how to benefit from artificial intelligence tools in their course in a responsable way.
Dr. Bin Khalifa obtained her PhD in Electronics and Artificial Intelligence Systems from the Pascal Institute in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and her Master's degree in Engineering from the School of Mines in Saint-Étienne, France. Her research focuses on trustworthy and ethical artificial intelligence, secure Internet of Things systems engineering, and the governance of emerging technologies. Dr. Bin Khalifa is an active member of the Artificial Intelligence Committee of the Supreme Council for Science and Technology and provides consulting to organizations on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and the regulation of modern technologies. In her lecture, she talked about the precautions for using artificial intelligence tools before outlining the tools and programs that students can use in a responsable and conscious way.
Dr. Amal Khaleefa Organizes Academic visit for the Near East (Ifbo)
Dr. Amal Khaleefa from the Department of French at the University of Jordan organized a study visit for a group of her students enrolled in the course Contemporary French Civilization to the French Institute for the Near East (Ifpo) in Amman, on Monday, 17 November 2025.
The visit aimed to introduce students to the institute's scientific library, which specializes in Middle Eastern studies, as well as to its three research departments dedicated to historical and archaeological sciences, Arabic studies, and contemporary social and human sciences. This provided students with a deeper understanding of the nature of the research conducted in these fields and the meeting with several French-speaking researchers and experts working in Jordan and had the opportunity to listen to brief presentations of their research projects in French.
The visit further included a language-exchange activity between the department's students and francophone students residing in Jordan for a full year to study Arabic and immerse themselves in Jordanian culture and society.
This visit falls within the University of Jordan's strategy to broaden its students' academic and professional horizons by enhancing their engagement with experts and researchers, developing their intellectual and linguistic skills, and better preparing them for the job market.
School of Foreign Languages Hosts Experts from Language Institute of Jordanian Armed Forces as Part of Job Preparation Course
The School of Foreign Languages received a delegation of experts from the Language Institute of the Jordanian Armed Forces, as part of the "Career Preparation" course aimed at preparing students for the job market in various sectors. This visit is part of the ongoing academic and training cooperation between the University of Jordan and the Jordanian Armed Forces, which aims at enhancing the exchange of experiences as well as developing the professional skills of the employees working in the fields of language education and translation in the the Jordanian Armed Forces.
During the seminar, which included fruitful and interactive discussions with the students, the experts provided comprehensive introductory presentations about the Military Language Institute and the languages taught there, in addition to showcasing the latest educational mechanisms and strategies that align with the requirements of military and linguistic services. The seminar also addressed the importance of translation and its types in military and security contexts, with a special emphasis on teaching the Turkish language at the institute and its pivotal role in supporting regional military communication and cooperation.
Dr. Ali Miqdadi, the symposium coordinator, stressed the importance of investing in the development of qualified human resources and keeping up with the latest advancements in the fields of education and training to achieve institutional excellence. We hope to continue our cooperation and coordination with the Jordanian Armed Forces to develop the academic and professional readiness that the armed forces possess with their high competencies.
This event is part of a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing integration and communication between academic and military institutions and working towards developing a sustainable educational environment that elevates efficiency and professionalism.
Korean Language Section Hosts Experts from Korean Companies in Jordan
As part of the Career Readiness course, the Korean Language Section of the Department of Asian Languages hosted on Thursday, May 22, 2025, a meeting with Ms. Aseel Matar, an Overseas Procurement Specialist at Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd (KOSPO)– Jordan, Ms. Wala Yassin, marketing expert at the Commercial Attache of the Korean Embassy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and Ms. Esraa Al-Kurdi, specialist in the Research Department at the same Commercial Attache and agency (KOTRA).
The meeting was attended by Dr. Esraa Hasan, Coordinator of the Korean Language section, along with students expected to graduate from the Korean and Russian language sections.
During the meeting, the experts shared their experiences, offered valuable tips and insights from their professional journeys, and engaged in discussions with the students about the challenges and advantages of working in such companies. They also addressed best practices for writing effective resumes and successfully passing job interviews.