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Introduction

The Department of Arabic is offering PhD Arabic. The PhD students are required to complete course work & research work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. This program requires 3 to 5 years’ time for completion. The students are completing research work under domestic supervisors however the degree is awarded after the evaluation the thesis by three foreign experts from technological advanced countries as required by HEC. This program has been designed to carry out research in different fields of Arabic in order to discover new aspects in the field & students can exercise independent critical judgment through the research skills.

 

AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF PhD Arabic

The PhD Arabic is aimed:

  • To address local issues related to linguistics  and provide viable solutions through research.
  • To promote research culture (in general) in Arabic and in regional languages (in particular) in the country.
  • To explore new knowledge related to linguistics and promote it nationally as well as internationally.
  • To develop students’ insight into the current and emerging trends in Arabic and to enable them to make an original contribution to research in the field of Arabic.
  • To expand students’ insight into different linguistic theories and to enhance their critical and analytical skills to identify different linguistic issues at global and regional level.
  • To develop students’ understanding regarding research methodologies to explore the crucial issues in different branches of Arabic.
  • To develop student understanding of multiple perspectives of interface of language, media and discourse practices in society and to enable learners to incorporate technological features to facilitate research in Arabic.

SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL TEST/ INTERVIEW:

The departmental subject Test for admission and Interview of candidates (who fulfill the admission criteria for PhD Arabic as mentioned earlier will be held by the Department concerned at AIOU Main Campus H-8, Islamabad.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The eligible candidates are required to bring along-with them all original educational documents/degrees/thesis/research paper/ experience certificate/CNIC for verification. Candidates are advised to provide attested copy of any of the testimonial that was not attached with the application from positively for verification/identification.

The eligible candidates for Test/ Interview will be informed through displaying a lists on web portal through SMS on mobile or email.

For clarification about academic matters please contact on the following address:

Dr. Abdul Majeed

Program Coordinator PHD/ Chairman,

Department of Arabic, Block No.10, Room No.105, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad.

Phone No:  051-9573201

Email: abdul.majeed@aiou.edu.pk

Eligibility Criteria

  • M.Phil Arabic/ MS Arabic or equivalent degree with at least 60% marks  or 3.00 CGPA equivalent.
  • Passing the Written Test and interview conducted by the Department Concerned based on 70% passing marks.      

Selection Process

The Admission in PhD Arabic Program will be advertised once in (Autumn/Spring semester) each year. The admission is announced in almost all national and important regional newspapers each year. Prospectus can be obtained from Main Campus of AIOU, H-8 Islamabad or from any regional campuses and online. The applications are processed by the Dept. of Arabic, Block-10, AIOU H-8, Islamabad. All applications are evaluated on the basis of the Board of Advance Studies & Research (BASR)’s approved criteria. Short listed candidates will be called for Departmental test and interview. The admission will be confirmed after passing admission written test and interview conducted by the admission committee of PhD Arabic depositing of admission fee.

Duration

Maximum five years (10 semesters)

Medium of Instruction

Arabic

SrNo

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

الدراسات البلاغية والأسلوبية

6880/9501

03

2

اللسانيات

6881/9502

03

3

قاعة البحث

6882/9503

03

SrNo

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

اتجاهات النقد الأدبي ومناهجه

6883/9504

03

2

فنون الأدب

6884/9505

03

3

الأدب المقارن

6885/9506

03

SrNo

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

7

Thesis

 

 

36

SrNo

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

7

Thesis

 

 

36

SrNo

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

7

Thesis

 

 

36

SrNo

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

7

Thesis

 

 

36

1

2

3

4

5

Workshop

Two-week synopsis workshop after completion of coursework & passing comprehensive exam.

Thesis

Evaluation

As per amendments in AIOU rules & regulations, a PhD thesis is necessary to send for evaluation to three foreign experts from technological advanced countries.

Pre-Requisite of viva voce of PhD Arabic

Unconditional approval from at least two foreign experts. Publication of research paper in HEC recognized research journal.

Components of Course work

1.  Continuous Assessment

2.  Face to Face classes

3.  Mid-Term exam

4.  Final Exam

5.  Comprehensive Exam

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.