In recognition of the General Command of the Jordan
Armed Forces represented by the language institute, and because of the
importance of languages as a means of communication among nations, the Turkish
Language Department was established in 1992 at the Language Institute. The aim
of its establishment was to qualify officers and non-commissioned officers of
the armed forces and security services in the Turkish language to participate
in military courses in the Republic of Turkey, relying on the four skills
defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). So
far, more than 54 Turkish language courses have been held, graduating
approximately 540 officers. Courses and
Assessment The
Turkish Language Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic
courses (twice a year) and refresher courses, upon request. The department
receives officers from various branches of the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab
Army and the security services for a period of 23 weeks, with a total of 690
hours, at a rate of 6 study hours per day. The department adopts the curriculum
taught at the Turkish Military Language Institute (ISTANBUL) for levels A1 and
A2, in addition to utilizing various training materials including the use of
worksheets and audio-visual materials. Students'
level of linguistic comprehension is assessed through periodic written exams, listening
exams and oral exams. Interviews are also conducted to measure the student's
acquisition of basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening)
which are in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(CEFR) exams. Coordination and Cooperation The aim
of maintaining contact is to build bridges with international institutes and
meet their needs. The Turkish Language Department has established a significant
cooperation with the Military Attaché at the Turkish Embassy through official
channels. Additionally, there is great coordination with the Turkish Cultural
Center in Jordan. The department also provides various units of the armed
forces with translators as needed.