Dear Students,
Welcome to the English Language course for Second-Year Sociology Students.
This course is designed as an exploratory learning space where you will discover how English can become a useful tool for understanding your field of study, accessing sociological knowledge, and communicating your ideas.
Throughout this course, you will not learn English as a general language separated from Sociology. Instead, you will explore English through Sociology and Sociology through English. You will encounter key sociological concepts and terminology, read and understand short texts, identify key ideas and expressions, translate sociological content between English and Arabic, discuss social issues, and gradually develop your ability to present your ideas in English.
The exploratory nature of this course will also give you the opportunity to discover different sociological themes and perspectives while developing the language skills needed to engage with academic resources beyond your immediate learning environment.
👉 By the end of this course, you will be expected to:
- Familiarize yourselves with basic English terminology used in Sociology and the Social Sciences.
- Develop your ability to read and understand short sociological texts in English.
- Identify the main ideas, key concepts, and important vocabulary in sociology-related texts.
- Develop basic skills in English–Arabic and Arabic–English translation of sociological content.
- Improve your ability to summarize, discuss, and present sociological ideas in English.
- Use English to explore different sociological themes, concepts, and contemporary social issues.
- Develop strategies for accessing and understanding English-language academic sources.
- Gain greater confidence in using English in academic and professional contexts related to Sociology.
How will we learn?
Our learning will be interactive, exploratory, and student-centred. You will participate in individual and group activities, reading and comprehension tasks, vocabulary and translation exercises, discussions, short presentations, and other activities designed to connect English with your sociological knowledge.
Remember:
you are not expected to know everything from the beginning. This course is an opportunity to explore, practise, make progress, and gradually become more comfortable with using English in your field.
Let us discover together how a language can open new doors to knowledge.
Wishing you all the best and every success throughout this course.
Dr. Khedidji Mokhtaria
Lecturer in Sociology
ENGLISH FOR SOCIOLOGY
Dear Students,
Welcome to the English for Sociology module. I am pleased to welcome you to this learning experience and I hope it will be both useful and enriching.
In today’s academic world, English has become an important means of communication and access to scientific knowledge. It allows students to explore international literature, research, theories, and different intellectual perspectives.
For Sociology students, English provides access to a wider range of sociological concepts, theories, academic texts, and contemporary debates. It is therefore not only a language to learn, but also a tool for accessing, understanding, analyzing, and communicating sociological knowledge.
As a horizontal module, English for Sociology is organized as interactive tutorial sessions rather than traditional lectures. In each session, we will focus on a specific sociological topic, theory, concept, or text. The students concerned will present their prepared work in English, followed by questions, discussion, and exchange of ideas.
The module has two main objectives:
1. Academic and linguistic objective:
To develop students’ ability to understand and use academic and sociological English through reading, specialized vocabulary, research, summarizing, and oral and written communication.
2. Sociological and interactive objective:
To use English as a practical tool for exploring sociological theories and issues, presenting academic work, participating in discussions, and developing research, critical thinking, and autonomous learning skills.
Dear Students,
Do not consider English a barrier between you and knowledge; consider it a bridge towards new sources, new ideas, and wider academic horizons.
You do not need to speak perfect English from the beginning. What matters is that you try, participate, make mistakes, learn from them, and keep progressing. Every word you learn, every text you understand, and every idea you present is a step forward.
Be active, curious, and confident, and never be afraid of making mistakes. Believe in your ability to learn and take every opportunity to practice.
I wish you all a successful, enriching, and inspiring learning experience.
Welcome aboard, and best wishes for your success!
Dr. Khedidji Mokhtaria
Lecturer in Sociology
👉Remember: English is not only a subject to study; it is a tool to access knowledge, express ideas, and communicate academically👈