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Faculties

Translation and Languages

Amen Al-Tamaa

Dr Amen Al-Tamaa

Faculty Member

Certifications

  1. PhD in French Literature / Linguistic Studies – Damascus University, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of French Language, with Excellent Distinction, 2023.
  2. Master’s Degree in French Literature / Linguistic Studies – Damascus University, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of French Language, with Good Distinction, 2012.
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in French Literature – Damascus University, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of French Language, with Good Distinction, 2005.
  4. Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Humanities / French Literature – University of Homs, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of French Language, with Very Good Distinction, 2004.
  5. Academic Study Residency in France – University of Toulon, 1990–1995.

Courses

  • ICDL
  • Training of Trainers (TOT) Course – University of Homs – 2022

Skills

  1. Instructor – Arab Private University for Science and Technology – Faculty of Languages and Translation – 2025 to Present
  2. Sworn Translator (Arabic–French / French–Arabic) – Syrian Ministry of Justice – 2018 to Present
  3. Faculty Member – University of Homs – Higher Institute of Languages – 2009 to Present
Administrative Positions:
  1. Acting Head of the French Language Department – 2016–2017
  2. Training and Qualification Coordinator – Higher Institute of Languages – 2016 to Present
  3. Head of the Second Division Office – Teachers’ Syndicate – 2023 to Present
Teaching and Research Experience:
  1. Coordinator and Trainer in the France Scholarship Program – Syrian‑French Agreement – 2008–2011
  2. French Language Trainer – National Institute of Public Administration – 2016–2020
  3. Instructor in the Master’s Program in Qualification and Specialization – Higher Institute of Languages – 2012 to Present
  4. Instructor – Faculty of Arts, Department of French Language – 2016 to Present
  5. Instructor in the Open Learning Program – Faculty of Arts – 2014–2023
  6. Instructor of French Language Enhancement Courses – Professional Practice Office – University of Homs – 2009–2023

Other Information

Published Research:
  1. 2014 – *Une approche sémiologique du signe linguistique* – Homs University Journal – Volume 36
  2. 2020 – An Approach to the CEFR’s Concept of Pragmatics – Homs University Journal – Volume 42
  3. 2020 – The Effectiveness of Asynchronous Tools in Hybrid Foreign Language Teaching – Homs University Journal – Volume 42
  4. 2021 – Enhancing Social and Pragmatic Components in French Language Teaching Classrooms – Association of Arab Universities Journal – 2021
Scientific Participation and Conferences:
  1. Scientific Participation – Second International Conference: Living Languages Between Communication and Pragmatics – 2019
  2. Organizational Participation – First International Conference: Intercultural Dialogue Between Languages – 2018
  3. Six‑Month Training Course – French for Specific Purposes – Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry – 2016
  4. Multiple Training Courses – Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) – 2011
  5. Conference on Distance Learning and the Use of Technology in Education – 2011
  6. Scientific Discourse Analysis Conference – University of Aleppo – 2009
  7. National Conference for Training French Language Teachers – Damascus University – 2008
Awards and Recognitions:
  1. Award for Academic Excellence – Ministry of Higher Education – 2001–2002–2003–2004
  2. Certificate of Excellence – Presidency of Homs University and the Teachers’ Syndicate – 2017
  3. Letter of Appreciation – President of Homs University – Faculty of Arts – 2018