Faculty of languages and translation

Prof. Osama Abd El Fatah Madany

The Faculty of Languages and Translation: Explore Boundless Horizons

Dear Prospective Students,

I invite you to embark on a transformative educational journey at our Faculty of Languages and Translation, where linguistic and cultural diversity converges with cutting-edge technology. With departments dedicated to English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, and our latest addition – Linguistic Engineering – our faculty is at the forefront of preparing students for a future where language meets innovation, and thus targets cutting edge job markets.

The English Department, a cornerstone of our faculty, invites students to explore the intricacies of the English language. From literature to linguistics, students delve into the foundations of communication, honing skills essential for success in an interconnected world.

Experience the poetic allure of French within our dedicated department, where language becomes a gateway to the vibrant tapestry of Francophone culture. French at our faculty goes beyond language proficiency, fostering a deep appreciation for the art, literature, and traditions that define the Francophone world.

 

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Departments

The Faculty includes the following departments:

 

Linguistic Engineering
English Language
French Language
Chinese Language
Spanish Language
Turkish Language

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Why Study At The Faculty Of Languages And Translation?

  • It is the only academic institution that offers undergraduate conference interpreting modules in Alexandria.
  • It comprises a fully equipped interpreting lab with audio visual facilities.
  • It promotes merit-based student exchange programs with international universities.
  • It maintains a supportive environment offered by distinguished academics and professionals.
  • Throughout his four years in Pharos, the student chooses a second language from one of the following languages to study:
    German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, Turkish, in addition to Arabic language.

Career Opportunities

  • Graduates are professionally distinctive in the fields of
    • Conference interpreting
    • Translation services
    • Language services sector
    • Tourism
    • Mass media
    • Education
    • Diplomacy

Department Of Arabic Language:

Division Of Arabic Language For Non-Native Speakers
The first Egyptian university that grants certified “Bachelor Degree”, accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities and the Ministry of Higher Education, in the field of teaching Arabic language for non-native speakers.
The Faculty of Languages and Translation – Pharos University in Alexandria – is the first college that has a department for studying Arabic language for non-native speakers, abiding by a curriculum that provides the scientific and cultural fields with a graduate that is excellent in three international languages and provides him with knowledge of different cultures, which increase his assets and provide him with refine linguistic knowledge, through a credit hours system.

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DEGREES AWARDED

  • BA in English Language and Translation.
  • BA in French Language and Translation (Graduation from French Speaking Language Schools is not a requirement).
  • BA in Chinese Language and Translation (Prior knowledge of the language is not a requirement).
  • BA in Spanish Language and Translation (Prior knowledge of the language is not a requirement).
  • BA in Turkish Language and Translation (Prior knowledge of the language is not a requirement).
  • BA in Arabic Language (non-native speakers division)

Basics

  • Translation subjects are a priority.
  • All departments are offered three levels of English + a course in ESP (English for Special Purposes).
  • Two levels of Computer Skills are a requirement
  • One level of Communication Skills is a requirement
  • Three levels of Arabic are a requirement
  • A Second Foreign Language is a requirement (Options: German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, French).

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Prof. Osama Madany

Osama Madany is professor of English and American literature, and Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt. He is member of the Egyptian referee board for the promotion of professors and associate professors, and member of the Faculty of Arts National Sector at the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities, responsible for leading teams to revise and approve more than twenty internal regulations for undergraduate and graduate programs at national and private universities nationwide. He is currently member of the International Comparative Literature Association Nominating Committee. He was team leader in establishing the Faculty of Media Studies at Menoufia University (2011), and the Depts. of Hebrew, Persian, and Archelogy at the same university (2017 – 2020). He is board member of twelve national and international academic journals, and external reviewer at the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NAQAAE) He is recipient of three Fulbright teaching and research grants, and co-founder of the Humanities Circle at the Fulbright Commission in Egypt. He has published extensively on Scottish, Irish, and Arab-American poetry and fiction with special emphasis on border crossing theory, and the shifting of cultural space in contemporary Egyptian fiction writers. He has translated three books for the National Translation Centre in Egypt, and his latest publication is: Readings in Contemporary Egyptian Narrative:  From Theory to Practice (Cairo: Egyptian General Book Authority, 2021).

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