English Department Announces University Textbook Project Strategy

Islamic University of Minnesota - Based on the meeting held by the English Department of the College of Arts and Humanities on Friday, May 30, 2025, the "University Textbook Project Strategy" has been issued in both Arabic and English on June 3, 2025.

The strategy includes a roadmap for developing the university textbook, where the "Curriculum Committee" will select the most experienced faculty member in teaching the course to undertake the task of writing the textbook under the committee's supervision. The textbook will be designed to be either theoretical or practical, depending on the course's nature. The roadmap outlines the stages of writing the book, including analyzing lectures, converting them into an academic structure, drafting content in precise academic language, adding practical components, documenting sources, and conducting scientific and linguistic reviews.

In this context, Dr. Khaled Al-Shahawi expressed hope that this strategy would serve as a model for other departments in the university.

The department also held a comprehensive meeting with a select group of faculty members, discussing several key points, including defining the reference framework for the writing process, distributing roles among members, and adopting academic standards to ensure content quality. A timeline for the various phases of the project was established, starting from planning to printing.

The meeting resulted in a set of recommendations that were formally adopted, with Dr. Suad Qassar, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, reviewing them before their official publication.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the coordinators expressed hope that this project would represent a significant step forward for the department, appreciating the efforts of faculty members involved in this important academic event.

Dr. Khaled Al-Shahawi also appointed Dr. Suad Qassar as the head of the Curriculum Unit and distributed faculty members into three specialized committees.

The meeting was attended by several members, including Dr. Suad Qassar and Dr. Ibrahim Salem, reflecting the department's commitment to enhancing the educational process and promoting scientific productivity.