French Language Standard is below on Campus … Why?

      The standard of French language has been going down. Some ascribe the lower standard to the weak curricula, teaching methodologies, and the fact that some students make use of joining the department to transfer to other departments.

      Talking why the French standard is below, Abeer Khathlan, a senior, says the eighth level of French is about written, not oral, French skills. Students need to depend upon themselves, if want to improve. There are no chances to practice language on campus.

      A student anonymously speaking says, the problem lies within students. They feel shy to speak French. Another student proposes that students should learn French off campus. They should take it as an entertainment, and not a mandatory course.

      Explaining why the students have not reached an advanced level in French, Professor Huda Al-Helaisy, vice-dean of college of languages and translation, says most of students do not seek study out of knowledge. They seek getting BA degrees by which they can get job opportunities. Also, the difficulties the graduates face are summarized in customs that prevent girls from being late working doors; belief that working in banks is haram; forbidden in Islamic law; and thought that girls might intermingle with the other sex in work.

      Encouraging students to study hard, the college provides scholarships for girls to study abroad, if parents agree. Awards are dedicated for the best translations that are published. The dean gives awards for the distinguished translations as well.

      Dr. Saad Al-Hashash, vice-dean of college of languages and translation said, ”The College is under development now. All plans have been changed to cope with labor market requirements. New department have opened, new MA and PhD programs have launched, and new units to beef quality up have been established. Finally, teaching languages and translation will be computerized.