Course Description

 
Course Descriptions
 
Mandatory University Requirements
 
1

Military Sciences and Citizenship

Course No: 0111100

Course Syllabus

Military Sciences and Citizenship is an organic extension of the educational philosophy, serving as a strategic national dimension of Jordanian higher education. It addresses the concept of comprehensive national security in both its traditional and societal meanings, and works to consolidate values of loyalty, belonging, and national pride.

 
2

Civic Education

Course No: 0116101

Course Syllabus

Civic Education is a mandatory requirement for all students at Jordanian public and private universities. It aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge about Jordan — its land, people, and institutions — and to instill love of homeland, national brotherhood, and the concept of citizenship.

 
3

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Course No: 0116110

This course introduces students to entrepreneurship theory and its practical applications. It focuses on the various stages of pre-planning for launching new businesses, including idea generation and conceptualization, idea evaluation, and feasibility analysis.

 
4

Leadership and Community Responsibility

Course No: 0116102

This course introduces students to fundamental concepts of social leadership and citizenship responsibility. It develops students' leadership skills and attitudes, promotes individual, group, and community values, and focuses on the practice of social leadership and responsible citizenship.

 
5

Life Skills

Course No: 0116104

This course introduces students to the core skills required for their professional and personal success. It helps students develop self-awareness and better understand their values, talents, and unique qualities. Emphasis is placed on communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

 
6

Communication Skills (Arabic Language)

Course No: 0116103

Course Syllabus

This course aims to enhance the student's ability and accuracy in using the Arabic language, and to develop verbal communication skills through learning active listening and verbal communication via both theoretical and practical training.

 
7

Communication Skills (English Language)

Course No: 0116107

This course aims to develop the student's ability and accuracy in using professional English, while building verbal communication skills through active listening alongside both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.

 
8

Communication Skills in English 2

Course No: 0116108

Course Syllabus

The aim of this course is to develop student's ability and accuracy in the use of the English language, especially professional English. It completes the objectives of English 101.

 
9

Voluntary Community Service

Course No: 0116109

Course Syllabus

Voluntary work is a deeply human practice closely linked with goodness and righteous action across all societies throughout history. From a global perspective, it is non-profit, non-employment-based work carried out freely to benefit others and the community.

 
10

Digital Literacy

Course No: 0216104

This course aims to enhance students' digital knowledge and skills and prepare them for current and future careers. It equips students with the fundamentals of the digital world and enables them to make better use of technology in their academic and professional lives.

 
11

Development and Environment

Course No: 0116113

This course introduces students to the relationship between the environment (nature, biodiversity, natural resources, and ecological services) and development. It examines the relationship between environmental factors and development processes, along with the multiple dimensions of sustainability.

 
12

Introduction to Project Management

Course No: 0116114

Course Syllabus

This course covers key topics including an introduction to information systems, information systems for competitive advantage, and using information technology to engage in electronic commerce.

 
13

Thinking Skills

Course No: 0116105

Course Syllabus

This course introduces students to rational critical thinking skills by defining arguments, understanding how to construct, analyze, and critique them, ultimately developing the ability to evaluate presented arguments effectively.

 
14

Economic Literacy

Course No: 0216105

Course Syllabus

This course addresses contemporary economic issues at both international and local levels, covering general economic concepts, an overview of global economic systems, and a range of global economic issues and crises.

 
15

Human Thought and Civilization

Course No: 0116133

Course Syllabus

This course examines issues of human thought and civilization, with particular focus on Eastern, Arab, and Islamic civilizations, emphasizing elements of distinction, unity, interaction, and interconnection among them.

 
16

Legal Literacy

Course No: 0116143

Course Syllabus

The Legal Literacy course covers the most important topics students should know in the field of law, including the concept of law, its origins, importance, branches, sources, and its role in regulating social behavior.

Language Skills
 
1

Language Skills 1 — French

Course No: 0116111

Course Syllabus

This course teaches students the fundamentals of the French language and correct pronunciation and reading. Students will also learn to construct simple and correct sentences within the framework of basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

 
2

Language Skills 1 — Hebrew

Course No: 0116111

Course Syllabus

This course enables students to acquire foundational skills in Modern Hebrew, including the alphabet and its vowel marks, reading and writing in both print and handwritten script, and noun forms in singular and plural.

 
3

Language Skills 1 — Chinese

Course No: 0116111

This course is designed for all students in Philadelphia University. It is intended to develop students' basic Chinese language proficiency for daily communication. By taking this course, students can learn Chinese Phonetics first.

 
4

Language Skills 1 — Japanese

Course No: 0116111

Language Skills — Japanese Language 1 (A1): this course aims to teach the basics of Japanese language. It introduces students to modern spoken Japanese through a communicative approach.

 
5

Language Skills 2 — Arabic

Course No: 0116112

Course Syllabus

Arabic Language 102 aims to elevate cognitive awareness and practical performance in Arabic through its four skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — making the formal language an essential tool across all academic and professional fields.

Remedial Courses
 
1

Remedial English Language Skills

Course No: 099

Course Syllabus

This course will allow students to develop basic English vocabulary and grammatical structures so that they can successfully communicate. Students will also develop literary and analytical skills.

 
2

Remedial Arabic Language Skills

Course No: 099

Course Syllabus

This course aims to equip students with the foundational skills in which weaknesses are most commonly observed — namely reading, composition, and writing. Reading skills are developed through texts that students read correctly and analyze thoroughly.

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