BP – Department of English
Bologna Process
Department of English
The Academic Program Description provides a concise overview of the program’s vision, mission, and objectives, including a clear description of the intended learning outcomes that the program seeks to achieve in the fields of English language, literature, and English language teaching methodologies.
Course Description:
The Course Description provides a brief summary of the main characteristics of a course and the learning outcomes expected to be achieved by students. It also highlights the available learning opportunities and demonstrates the course’s alignment with the program objectives and intended learning outcomes.
Program Vision:
To prepare academically and professionally distinguished graduates in the field of English language who are capable of competing in the labor market, keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements, and contributing effectively to community development.
Program Mission:
To provide a supportive educational and research environment that contributes to preparing qualified graduates in the field of English language, equipped with the necessary linguistic, pedagogical, and professional competencies, while adhering to the principles of quality, lifelong learning, and community service.
These are statements that describe what the academic program seeks to achieve throughout the period of study by developing students’ linguistic, academic, research, and pedagogical competencies in a manner that meets societal needs and labor market requirements.
Program Structure:
The Program Structure includes all courses offered within the academic program in the areas of language, linguistics, literature, English language teaching methodologies, and supporting courses, in accordance with the approved academic system, while specifying the number of credit units and the requirements of the institution, college, and department.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies that students acquire upon the successful completion of the academic program, enabling them to use the English language effectively in academic, professional, and research contexts.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
These are the methods and instructional approaches employed by faculty members to achieve the program objectives and learning outcomes. They include lectures, discussions, presentations, cooperative learning, e-learning, practical applications, and both curricular and extracurricular activities. https://uomosul.edu.iq/educationhc/%D9%86
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates are awarded the
Bachelor of Education in English(B.A.) degree by the University of Mosul.
The program is classified at Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF),
or its equivalent, in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).
Admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English program is governed by the regulations and admission policies of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul. Applicants must meet the approved
admission criteria for English.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English, students must successfully satisfy all graduation requirements, including:
▪ Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits, including all compulsory and elective
Courses specified in the curriculum.
▪ Achievement of the minimum graduation requirements in accordance with the
regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR)
and the University of Mosul.
▪ Successful completion of all required laboratory work, field training, and other
Practical components of the program, where applicable.
▪ Compliance with all academic regulations governing assessment, progression, and
graduation as approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
(MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.
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Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English
program, graduates are expected to achieve the following Program Learning Outcomes
(PLOs) or Graduate Outcomes (GOs), which describe the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required upon graduation:
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| 1 | PLO1 | Learning Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies that students acquire upon the successful completion of the academic program, enabling them to use the English language effectively in academic, professional, and research contexts. | ||
| 2 | PLO2 | A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the English language, including its grammatical, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic systems. |
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| 3 | PLO3 | A2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major concepts, genres, periods, and approaches in English and American literature.
A3. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of English language teaching and learning. A4. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques of translation between English and Arabic. |
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| 4 | PLO4 | B. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills
B1. Analyze and interpret linguistic structures and language use critically and systematically. B2. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate literary texts using appropriate critical approaches. B3. Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to academic and professional contexts. B4. Conduct basic academic research using appropriate research methods and reliable sources. |
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| 5 | PLO5 | C. Practical and Professional Skills
C1. Communicate effectively and accurately in English through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. C2. Apply appropriate teaching methods, strategies, assessment techniques, and educational technologies in English language teaching. C3. Plan and deliver effective English language lessons in accordance with learners’ needs and educational objectives. C4. Translate a variety of texts accurately and appropriately between English and Arabic. |
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| 6 | PLO6 | Applies the principles of historical source criticism, interpretation, documentation, and scholarly writing when transferring knowledge from primary and secondary sources. | ||
| 7 | PLO7 | Uses Digital Humanities applications to archive, document, and electronically preserve historical heritage, archives, and manuscripts. | ||
| 8 | PLO8 | Adheres to standards of academic integrity and professional ethics in the transmission and critical editing of texts, while preserving intellectual property rights and safeguarding cultural heritage. | ||
| 9 | PLO9 | Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams to implement scientific or technological projects, such as archaeological excavation projects, collaborative manuscript-editing projects, or the development of Digital Humanities software in cooperation with computer specialists. | ||
| 10 | PLO10 | Communicates scientific and technical findings clearly, both orally and in writing, to academic and community audiences through research and presentations. | ||
| 11 | PLO11 | Integrates artificial intelligence tools and digital analysis into Digital Humanities for historical research, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR), text mining, database analysis, and digital mapping of historical sources. | ||
| 12 | PLO12 | Considers the principles of sustainability and green education when selecting digital tools and platforms in order to reduce paper consumption through the digitization of curricula, and sources. |
The Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English program is aligned with the Iraqi
National Qualifications Framework (INQF) at Level 6. The following table illustrates how
the program’s Graduate Outcomes correspond to the key learning domains defined by the
INQF, ensuring that graduates acquire the knowledge, skills, competencies, and professional
values required for effective professional and academic practice and lifelong learning:
Specialized Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge
The Specialized Learning Outcomes describe the specific knowledge, skills, and competencies that students are expected to acquire upon successful completion of the B.A. Program in English. These outcomes reflect the major areas of specialization within the program, including English language and linguistics, literature, English language teaching methodology, and translation.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
– Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the structures and systems of the English language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse.
– Demonstrate knowledge of major linguistic theories and concepts and their applications to the analysis of the English language.
– Demonstrate knowledge of major literary genres, periods, movements, authors, and critical approaches in English and American literature.
– Demonstrate knowledge of theories, principles, approaches, and methods related to teaching and learning English as a foreign language.
– Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles, theories, and techniques of translation between English and Arabic.
- Skills
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
– Communicate effectively and accurately in English through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
– Analyze English linguistic structures and language use using appropriate linguistic concepts and methods.
– Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate literary texts from different genres and periods.
– Apply appropriate methods, strategies, activities, and assessment techniques in teaching English as a foreign language.
– Plan and deliver effective English language lessons appropriate to learners’ needs and learning objectives.
– Translate different types of texts accurately and appropriately between English and Arabic.
– Conduct basic academic research in language, literature, English language teaching, and translation using appropriate research methods.
- Competencies
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
-Integrate linguistic knowledge and language skills effectively in academic, educational, and professional contexts.
– Apply theoretical knowledge of English language teaching to actual classroom situations.
– Select and use appropriate teaching materials, educational technologies, and assessment tools.
– Exercise critical and independent judgment when analyzing linguistic, literary, educational, and translation-related issues.
– Demonstrate professional responsibility, academic integrity, and ethical conduct in teaching, research, and other professional practices.
– Apply acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems and respond effectively to different academic and professional situations.
Course and Program Learning Outcomes Matrix
The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are achieved through the integrated delivery of
the English curriculum. The following matrix presents the alignment between the
core courses and the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), demonstrating how each course
contributes to the development of the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies
expected of graduates.
| Course – PLO Mapping Matrix English Program |
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| Course | PLO1 | PLO2 | PLO3 | PLO4 | PLO5 | PLO6 | PLO7 | PLO8 | PLO9 | PLO10 | PLO11 | PLO12 |
| Modern Drama and Performance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| American Novel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Translation and Interpreting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Teaching Thinking & Advanced Communication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Teaching Practicum and Professional Portfolio | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Advanced Pedagogical Grammar | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Applied Linguistics & Discourse Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Modern Novel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Modern Poetry and Poetics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Language Assessment and Test Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Language Assessment and Test Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Graduation Research Project I | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Contemporary Grammar II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Linguistics II: Meaning, Use and Acquisition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Romantic and Victorian Poetry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Pedagogy and Curriculum Innovation in ELT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Materials Design and Microteaching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Research Methods in ELT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Contemporary Grammar I | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Victorian Novel | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Guidance and Student Well-being | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Renaissance Drama: Shakespeare | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| English Syntax | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Advanced Listening and Speaking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Renaissance to Neoclassical Poetry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| ELT Methods and Classroom Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Computer Sciences II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Administration & Educational Planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Baath Party Crimes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| English Morphology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Reading Comprehension | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Drama I: One-Act and Elizabethan Drama | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Short Story and Novella | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Composition Writing | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Arabic Language | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| English Grammar II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| English Phonology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Reading & Writing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Introduction to English Literature II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Educational and Developmental Psychology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Computer Sciences I | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
Graduate Professional profiles or Graduate Occupational profile
Graduates of the History Department can work in the following fields:
- Ministry of Education
Employment as teachers and instructors of English in schools and educational institutions that teach English, with the ability to contribute to educational activities, curriculum support, and the development of students’ awareness in English language and culture. - Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Universities and Research Centers Employment as teaching assistants or researchers in English departments, research centers, archives, and related academic institutions, with the possibility of pursuing postgraduate studies and subsequently obtaining teaching and academic positions.
- Communications and Media Commission – Media, Publishing, and Journalism Sector and cultural media institutions:
Working as news broadcasters, program producers, and editors in satellite television channels, radio stations, and news websites - National Security Service – Security and Sovereign Sector (National Security and Crime Prevention)
National security and intelligence:
Working in research and content-analysis departments that require the examination of linguistic, archival, political, and documentary materials in support of institutional research, strategic studies, and the preservation of civil peace.
- International Organizations and Civil Society (NGOs)
- Technology and Artificial Intelligence Sector – Digital Humanities
Digital content and software development:
Working with technology companies, archives, libraries, and software developers to develop linguistic databases, digital archives, educational applications, linguistic datasets, and artificial intelligence tools used in Digital Humanities and linguistic research.
Completion of postgraduate studies.
Opportunities to Further Study or Progression to Postgraduate Studies.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English may pursue postgraduate
studies and professional development opportunities in the following areas:
– Postgraduate Studies
– Master’s degree in Linguistics.
– Master’s degree in literature.
The English Program adopts the examination, assessment, and grading regulations
approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the
University of Mosul. Student performance is assessed through a variety of continuous and
summative assessment methods, including:
- Continuous assessment (quizzes, assignments, and classroom activities).
- Midterm examinations.
- Final examinations.
- Laboratory reports and practical assessments.
- Summer training.
- Oral presentations and seminars.
- Graduation project assessment.
- Compliance with academic integrity regulations and institutional policies regarding
academic misconduct, cheating, and plagiarism
To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English, students
must successfully fulfill all graduation requirements in accordance with the regulations of
the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of
Mosul, including:
- Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits and all compulsory and elective
courses specified in the curriculum.
- Achievement of the minimum graduation requirements, including the required
cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), in accordance with the applicable
regulations.
- Successful completion of the graduation project and all required laboratory, practical,
and summer training components.
- Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements for the award of the
bachelor’s degree
The Bachelor of Education (B.Sc.) in Englsih is a four-year, full-time undergraduate
program delivered in accordance with the Bologna Process and comprising 240 ECTS
credits. The program adopts a student-centered learning approach that integrates theoretical
The program adopts a student-centered educational approach that integrates theoretical lectures, laboratory exercises, practical applications, field training, project-based learning, and modern Digital Humanities software. Students are trained to use industry-standard software for historical text preparation, source analysis, archival research, and historical research planning. These educational activities are supported by seminars, technical workshops, and practical training to enhance students’ specialized competencies, digital skills, and readiness for professional and academic practice.
Program Coordinator of The Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and
continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Education (B.A.) in English program.
The role includes overseeing the implementation of the curriculum, monitoring the achievement of the Graduate Outcomes, coordinating academic activities among faculty members and students, supervising laboratory and field training activities, and ensuring alignment with the University of Mosul’s quality assurance policies, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) regulations, and program accreditation requirements. The Program Coordinator also supports curriculum review and enhancement to ensure that the program remains responsive to advances in English, industry needs, and emerging technologies.
