Since Rafik Hariri University was established in 1999, the faculty of the Languages and Humanities Department has provided English, humanities, social science, languages and communication courses to all RHU students. These courses complement students’ professional education by giving them a broad liberal arts background. In them, they learn to:
In addition, Intensive English Program and the English Support Center (ESC) students who need to build their English language skills. The IELP program enables students who would otherwise be admitted to the university to improve their English language skills while taking other courses. The ELC serves the entire RHU community, students and faculty alike, with individualized tutoring services and independent learning labs.
After several years of planning, the L & H faculty secured a license from the Ministry of Education to establish the College of Arts with four new programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a Teaching Diploma in Education, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – Media and Digital Communication.
RHU’s new BA in Education and its one-year Teaching Diploma program offer the training, education and credentials new teachers need to gain secure positions and command higher salaries in an atmosphere of growing investment in education in Lebanon. RHU is also on the forefront in providing the English language education needed for work today in education, civil societies, communication and media, and more. The faculty has provided substantial teaching training to area teachers, including UNRWA schools. RHU’s connections to strong schools in Lebanon benefit Education and English Language students by creating opportunities for teaching training in the classrooms of top schools in the country and through engagement of experienced teachers in RHU classrooms.
RHU’s BA in Journalism-Media and Digital Communication prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers, including new media/social media managers, advertising copywriters, promotions management, public/media relations, corporate communications, TV and print news management and reporting, sports or government information officers, and more. This major is particularly marketable because today media and communication are integral to every organization. RHU’s regional and international collaborations in the media fields put it at the heart of developments in media studies education in the region. It is on the forefront of promoting digital media literacy and high quality investigative journalism in the Arab region, in addition to enjoying international collaborations with universities and media associations from across the globe. Journalism – Media and Digital Communication students gain experience through training in leading news outlets in Lebanon and the region.
The College of Arts faculty is active in research in their varied fields, including education, language, journalism and media, the humanities and the social sciences. At the same time, they also have hands-on professional experience that they bring into the classroom. The College of Arts faculty’s many publications include books, academic journal articles, conference papers, magazine and newspaper articles, broadcast media scripts and more.
RHU’s College of Arts aims to help meet the growing need in Lebanon for education, language and media professionals. The College aims especially to graduate 21st century professionals who can serve effectively in their fields and make a significant difference in their communities. College of Arts graduates have opportunities to play key roles in advancing civil society and civic awareness through involvement in their professions, and in professional and service organizations. CA students develop their leadership skills and will truly make a difference in the greater community.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) aims to provide excellent educational standards, purposeful research, and interdisciplinary investigation into present and future problems facing humanity in Lebanon, MENA region and the World.
As educators committed to Rafik Hariri University, our mission in the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide students with a holistic integrated education in arts, English, humanities, social sciences, design and computing disciplines.
We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarly work, academic quality, professional programs, technological innovations, and friendly faculty-student relationship. We prepare our graduates to be highly productive in their prospective careers.