Introduction:
In the globalization era languages and arts play important roles not only as a medium of cultural products which strengthen the national identity but also as the medium of communication and international cooperation in a variety  of fields . The Department of English Language in the Faculty of Arts at Al-Neelain University has been striving to improve the quality of available resources in order to anticipate the global competition and to show the national identity and integrity .
The vision of this faculty is to be an outstanding and quality faculty putting emphasis on the pillars of expertise and professionalism in language, literature and linguistics.
Mission :
The English Department strengthens the advanced language education of students by developing a deepened understanding of language and literacy the value of critical reading and effective writing and richness of literature ,past and present .

Vision :
We seek to foster knowledge and love of literature and of language in our students . To this end we will provide students in all emphasis areas with a coherent curricular framework and relevant, well-structured course choice .We will teach a variety of literary, analytical, pedagogical, and theoretical skills. We will teach students to speak, read, and write effectively. We will encourage students to think deeply and to reflect on what they have learned .We will encourage a love of learning and an appreciation for a language education .
Values :
We value the rigorous and comprehensive study of language, linguistics, and literature.
We value the cultivation of critical reading and reflection.  
We value the production of excellent writing in a variety of forms .
We value the ways the study of language and literature transforms our understanding of local, national, and international communities.
We value teaching that will lead our students to participate in society as informed, responsible citizens.
 

First years Courses:
Intensive English
Islamic culture
Arabic Language
Reading Skills 1
Writing Skills 1
Listening and Speaking 1
An introduction to Literature
Study Skills &Vocabulary
Second Year Courses :
Basic Grammar
Reading Skills 2
Vocabulary building
Literary Appreciation
Writing  Skills 2
Poetry 1
Listening &Speaking 2
Introduction to Linguistics
Phonetics
Modern American Literature
Renaissance Drama
Writing 3
Third Year Courses :
Writing 4
Discourse Analysis
African literature
Modern British
Sociolinguistics
Translation 1
Syntax 1&Morphology
The short story
Phonology
Poetry 2
Functional Grammar
Fourth Year Courses:
Literary criticism
Translation 2
Semantics &Pragmatics
World Literature
Research Methodology
Syntax 2
Applied linguistics
Stylistics
Teaching English as a foreign language
Modern English Drama  
Historical linguistics
Advanced Essay Writing
Research Paper

First Year

Code	Subject ( Semester One)	Code	Subject ( Semester Two)	Credit Hours
SUDA102	Sudanese Studies(1)	110 SUDA	Sudanese Studies(2)	2
ARAB103	Language skills(1)	111 ARAB	Language skills(2)	2
ISLM 104	Islamic culture(1)	112 ISLM	Islamic culture(2)	2
Total

 

Semester One

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL105	Intensive English (Integrated Language Skills)	6
ENGL106	Vocabulary Building (1)	3
ENGL107	Reading Skills (1)	3
ENGL108	Grammar (1)	3
Total		15

​Semester Two

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL113	Writing Skills 1 (sentence structure)	3
ENGL114	Listening  and Speaking Skills 1	3
ENGL115	An Introduction to Literature	3
ENGL116	Study Skills	3
Total		12

 

Second Year

  Semester One

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL201	Grammar (2)	3
ENGL202	Reading Skills 2	3
ENGL203	Writing Skills  2 (Paragraph)	3
ENGL204	Vocabulary Building (2)	3
ENGL205	Listening  and Speaking Skills 2	3
ENGL206	Literary  Appreciation	3
ENGL207	Phonetics (1)	3
Total		21

 

Semester Two

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL208	Introduction to Linguistics	3
ENGL209	Phonetics (2)	3
ENGL210	Renaissance Drama	3
ENGL211	Writing 3 (composition)	3
ENGL212	Poetry 1	3
ENGL213	Modern American Literature	3
Total		18

 

Third Year

Semester One

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL301	Writing Skills 4 (Essays)	3
ENGL302	Discourse Analysis	3
ENGL303	African Literature	3
ENGL304	Modern British Novel	3
ENGL305	Sociolinguistics	3
ENGL306	Phonology (1)	3
ENGL307	Morphology (1)	3
Total		21

Semester Two 

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL308	Translation (1)	3
ENGL309	Syntax 1	3
ENGL310	The Short Story	3
ENGL311	Phonology (2)	3
ENGL312	Poetry (2)	3
ENGL313	Morphology (2)	3
ENGL314	Functional Grammar	3
Total		21

Fourth Year

Semester One

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL401	Literary Criticism	3
ENGL402	Translation 2	3
ENGL403	Semantics and Pragmatics	3
ENGL404	World Literature	3
ENGL405	Research Methodology	3
ENGL406	Advanced Essay Writing	3
Total		18

 

Semester Two

Code	Subject	Credit Hours
ENGL407	Syntax 2	3
ENGL408	Applied Linguistics	3
ENGL409	Stylistics	3
ENGL410	Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)	3
ENGL411	Modern English Drama	3
ENGL412	Historical  Linguistics	3
ENGL413	Research Paper	6
Total		24