Faculty of Arts

Department of Oriental Languages

About the Department

Establishment - Mission - Objectives - Fields of Work

Prof. Nasser AbdelRahim

The Head of the Department

A Message from the Head of the Department of Oriental Languages

The Department of Oriental Languages, through its Turkish and Persian languages, strives diligently to prepare distinguished graduates in both languages to fill the employment gaps needed in Egyptian society, whether in translation, journalism, politics, radio, television, or tourism. One of the department's objectives is to graduate scientifically and intellectually qualified cadres that are capable of working in the national archives and archives in Arab countries, which enables the graduates to handle documents through description and translation into Arabic. The department also aims to play an active role in conveying the culture and thought of the Turks, whether in Turkey or in the Turkish republics in the Caucasus region in Central Asia. In order to achieve its goal of preparing high quality, efficient graduates, the department adheres to all educational quality standards and applies them to the department's regulations, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Allah is the Arbiter of Success.

The Establishment of the Department

The Department of Oriental Languages was established in 1995 and consists of two main branches: the Turkish Language branch and the Persian Language branch. The Turkish Language branch focuses on Turkish studies, including Turkish grammar, conversation, listening, translation, classical and modern Turkish literature, folk literature, the history of the Ottoman Empire, and Ottoman documents.

The Persian Language branch specializes in teaching Persian grammar, conversation, listening, translation, Persian literature across different eras, folk literature, and the history of Iran through the ages

Mission

The department strives to provide a productive and effective academic environment that ensures fruitful communication between students and faculty through seminars and educational activities. The department is also committed to fostering interdisciplinary studies with other departments in the faculty, which enriches the department and prioritizes community service. Furthermore, the department aims to actively participate in conferences within the country and represent the faculty and university in international conferences.

Objectives

To develop graduates’ full proficiency in both Turkish and Persian, equipping them with advanced linguistic skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

To train students in professional translation techniques, enabling them to accurately and effectively translate between Turkish, Persian, and Arabic in both directions.

To prepare graduates for careers in diverse professional fields, including translation, Oriental studies centers, journalism, tourism, national libraries, and archives.

To qualify students for positions in governmental and diplomatic institutions, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and archival centers throughout the Arab world.