UZSWLU DISCUSSES COOPERATION PROSPECTS WITH THE “AT-TANAL AL-ARABI” INTERNATIONAL CENTER

UZSWLU DISCUSSES COOPERATION PROSPECTS WITH THE “AT-TANAL AL-ARABI” INTERNATIONAL CENTER

A meeting was held at Uzbekistan State World Languages University (UzSWLU) with Professor Abdul Rauf Zuhdi Hussein Mustafa, Director General of the “At-Tanal Al-Arabi” International Center. Participants included Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov, Rector of UzSWLU; A. Nasirov, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation; U. Yuldashev, Dean of the Faculty of Translation; K. Qodirova, Head of the Department of Arabic Translation Theory and Practice; A. Zubaidi, Honorary Professor of the Department; A. Yusupov, a lecturer at the Department; and D. Khodjabekova, a representative of the International Cooperation Office.

The meeting focused on improving Arabic language teaching methodologies and curricula, incorporating international criteria for assessing Arabic proficiency into the educational process, and strengthening research cooperation. Particular attention was given to the international certification system developed by the “At-Tanal Al-Arabi” Center to assess Arabic language proficiency, its capabilities, and the prospects for introducing its experience and practices into the university’s activities.

The participants also exchanged views on establishing an “At-Tanal Al-Arabi” testing center at UzSWLU, organizing seminars and lectures for Arabic language teachers and students, and developing joint research projects, seminars, and academic consultations in the fields of Arabic language and literature.

For reference, the “At-Tanal Al-Arabi” International Center, based in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, specializes in assessing Arabic language proficiency and providing international certification. The examination system developed by the center evaluates learners’ grammatical knowledge and their reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills.

The meeting marked an important step towards improving the quality of Arabic language teaching, exploring international assessment systems, and expanding the university’s international academic partnerships.