University
of Jordan
Language Center (UJLC)
Presently, LC is entrusted with the following tasks:
1. Offering a six-level intensive program in modern Standard Arabic for
speakers of other languages: beginning (two levels), pre-intermediate,
intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced. A seventh level is offered
upon request.
2. Overseeing the teaching of four compulsory courses in language
communication skills in both Arabic and English, taken by all incoming
university students during their freshman year, two in the Fall semester and
two in the Spring. 5000 students are normally registered in about 120
sections of each course. In addition, the Center offers a remedial course
for about 1500 students who are expected to master the basics of English on
the basis of the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) required of all
incoming students. All of this testifies to LC’s proven experience in
language teaching and learning.
3. Preparing and overseeing placement tests in both English and Arabic to
incoming graduate students at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels.
4. LC
makes use of a very modern-visual aids section which comprises four
fully-equipped language laboratories, two individualized listening rooms, a
video library, a translation laboratory, an audio-visual room for films and
a studio for recording and copying materials for teaching purposes.
5. Offering, upon request, courses in Arabic for Special Purposes for
individuals or small groups in which instruction is based on individualized
tutoring and the syllabus is tailored to suit learners’ individual
interests. Demand for these courses has grown noticeably recently, due to
success of course and style of learning/teaching.
Students Benefits:
Students will also enjoy the following benefits:
1. Library
access.
2. Computer & Internet access.
3. Sports activities.
4. Saturday trips.
5. Language partners.
Students
Facilities
LC seeks to enhance all aspects of student life. Facilities
within the University campus available for the use of students include:
1. A
post office
2. Two
banks with ATM machines
3. A
Royal Jordanian Airlines Office
4. A
small clinic & large hospital
5. A
co-operative consumers’ shop
6. A
bookstore
7.
Restaurant and Cafeterias
8.
Sports and art activities
The University Mosque and the University Library are adjacent to the
Language Center. Use of library services, which is optional, requires an
annual subscription of a refundable deposit of JD 50.
Extra Curricular activities
As part
of its role in deepening the students’ exploration, not only in language but
also in culture, the Language Center arranges for weekly trips to Jordan's
most beautiful historical attractions and site of recreation every Saturday.
Such attractions include: Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Baptism Site, Dead
Sea and many more. Download the trips schedule here.
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