English Language and Translation Department:
The Department of English Language and Translation at the Applied Science Private University is one of the pioneering academic departments in Jordan’s private higher education sector. It was the first to offer two specialized undergraduate programs: English Language and Literature and English Language / Translation. Over the years, the department has expanded its academic portfolio to meet global and regional market needs. In addition to the newly introduced Applied English major, the department proudly launches its latest specialization: Chinese and English Languages, reflecting ASU’s commitment to multilingual education and international cultural exchange.
Established in 1991 within the Department of Languages and becoming an independent department in 1993, the department received specialized accreditation in 1994. It continues to grow both academically and technologically. The department is supported by highly qualified faculty members representing all its specializations and is equipped with two state-of-the-art language laboratories, one dedicated to simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, and the other to phonetics and essential language skills, including grammar, listening, and reading.
The department attracts the majority of its students from Jordan in addition to a remarkable number of students from across the Arab world, thanks to ASU’s distinguished reputation. Graduates of the department are known for their strong linguistic competence, practical skills, and high employability in diverse professional sectors.
Why Study in the English Language, Translation, and Chinese–English Languages Department at ASU?
1. Advanced Language Skill Development Helping students enhance their English and Chinese language skills through high-quality academic programs designed to produce distinguished teachers, translators, and bilingual communication specialists. All programs align with international and national standards to ensure regional and global recognition.
2. Professional Ethical Foundations Preparing graduates who demonstrate honesty, accuracy, and integrity in handling English, Arabic, and Chinese languages with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
3. Strong Communication & Career-Readiness Training Developing students’ communication, research, and professional skills to meet job-market expectations. Students receive hands-on training in schools and institutions under the supervision of expert faculty members, enhancing teamwork, time management, and adaptability.
4. Comprehensive Translation & Interpreting Training Improving students’ practical translation abilities through progressive coursework in general, specialized, legal, literary, scientific, religious, touristic, audiovisual, and interpreting skills. Research courses prepare students for academic and postgraduate study.
5. International & Local Partnerships Signing agreements with institutions, companies, and cultural centers to enrich students’ professional exposure—especially relevant for the new Chinese–English specialization through collaborations with Chinese cultural and educational entities.
6. Continuous Program Development Maintaining up-to-date curricula and innovative teaching methods to match the evolving global landscape of languages, translation, and intercultural communication.
7. Critical & Analytical Skill Building Equipping students with critical thinking and analytical tools to evaluate and interpret texts across multiple languages and cultural contexts.
8. Cultural Enrichment Enhancing students’ understanding of Western and Chinese cultures through language, literature, and cross-cultural studies.
9. Alignment with Job-Market Needs Updating programs to respond to emerging linguistic, technological, and cultural trends—especially in translation technologies, global communication, and Sino-Arab relations.
10. Broader Worldview Development Encouraging students to explore diverse perspectives and understand global issues through multilingual and multicultural lenses.