| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A0161201 |
English Communication Skills |
3 |
Grammar: question tags, modals, future forms, articles, adjectives, adverbs, if structures; vocabulary: relationships, work, activities, media, war, sport; writing skills: essay, notes, messages, application letters; basic and advanced reading skills; basic and advanced listening skills; verbal skills: oral presentations, arguments. |
| A0161101 |
Arabic Communication Skills |
3 |
Language levels: phonological level, grammatical level, rhetorical level, orthographic level, comprehension and speaking; grammar exercises, nominal sentences, verbal sentences, kana and its sisters, Inna and its sisters, dual, masculine plural, feminine plural, indeclinable nouns, vocative, appositives; exercises in morphology, present participle, and past participle; spelling and punctuation, dictionaries, listening and speaking. |
| A0161301 |
National Education |
3 |
Concepts and terms; Geography of Jordan; contemporary political history of Jordan; Jordanian Society; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian national institutions; challenges facing Jordan; threats to civic life: fanaticism, extremism, terrorism, violence; corruption: definitions, types, causes, impact, and prevention. |
| A0161112 |
Leadership and Societal Responsibility |
1 |
This course deals with prominent titles related to leadership, such as: the meaning of leadership, the vocabulary that falls under the term, leadership styles, leadership and social responsibility, change management and strategies, building an effective team, the leader and managing diversity, how to discover future leaders and support them, and women leaders. |
| A0161401 |
Military Sciences |
3 |
The establishment and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the history of the Arab Legion; peacekeeping troops; preparing the nation for defense and liberation. |
| A0161113 |
Life Skills |
1 |
This course deals with the vital interest of the individual on the individual and collective level. It is like a passport to the success of individuals and helps them understand their personal competencies. It discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics and importance, communication skill and communication, and trains them on self-skills such as the skill of time management, organizing and defining it, and providing examples of its fields of application and activities. carried out by the students themselves. It also deals with thinking skills, its importance, education, and forms such as problem-solving and decision-making as forms of complex thinking or its strategies. The course also deals with training students on methods of dialogue and exchange of views as an entry point to resolving differences and mitigating frictions when we witness the openness of societies, correct study skills, family success and conservatism. |
| A0161111 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
1 |
Economic science definition: its objectives and the economic problem; The relation between the economic science and other sciences; Economic analysis methods; Production possibilities curve; National income accounts; Consumption; Investment; Saving; Unemployment; Inflation; Money and Banking; Financial and monetary policy and its role in dealing with the imbalanced economy through these policies; Economic development in terms of importance and objectives and economic planning to achieve such objectives; Demand and supply theory and consumer equilibrium; Cost and production theory; Producer equilibrium in different markets. |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A0161501 |
Islamic Culture |
3 |
Definition of the culture, characteristics of the Islamic culture, Islamic culture and other cultures; the sources of Islamic culture: The Holy Quran, Sunna, the Arabic language, history of Islam; fields of Islamic culture: faith, worship, morals; challenges facing the Islamic culture: orientalism, globalization, secularism; young people and the impacts of foreign cultures, women and Islam, Islam and terrorism. |
| A0161701 |
History of Jordan and Palestine |
3 |
The geography of Jordan and Palestine, Jordan and Palestine in ancient times, general historical look, Jordan, and Palestine in the Mamluk era, Jordan, and Palestine during the First World War (1914- 1918), Emirate of East Jordan (Transjordan), constitutional and legislative life in Jordan, Palestine under the British Mandate, and Jordanian-Palestinian relations, Jerusalem, historical status. |
| A0161703 |
Archaeology and Tourism in Jordan |
3 |
Tourism definition; Classification of Tourism; The difference between tourist and other traveler?s concepts, Travel types, The definition of Archaeology and archaeological sites: Archaeological surveys and excavations; Documentation; Jordan through the ages; Components of tourism in Jordan; Elements of tourist attractions in Jordan: Archeological sites, Natural sites, Natural reserves, Forests; Tourist movement and types in Jordan; Economical impact of tourism in Jordan. |
| A0161601 |
Contemporary Issues |
3 |
Identify the most important contemporary local, national and regional issues, the most prominent contemporary challenges and their questions from development, youth, extremism, globalization, culture and identity; Jerusalem and its central position, the Arab-Israeli conflict |
| A0161802 |
Development and Environment |
3 |
The course provides awareness and insight into the environmental issue, its vocabulary, the human relationship with the ecosystem, and environmental hazards to avoid. It also works to develop students' understanding and awareness of basic ecological concepts, and to reinforce their attitudes and values, in order to practice solving environmental problems. And linking it to comprehensive development and its relationship to water, food and energy security. |
| A0411601 |
Legal Education and Human Rights |
3 |
This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards. |
| A0161901 |
Media and Public Relations |
3 |
The nexus between media and society in terms of the social, political, economic and cultural power of the media, the role of the media in giving people the opportunity to express their opinions and promote international relations. Communication and public relations, communication and its types, levels, forms, properties, fields, activities, physical and nonphysical (symbolic) environment, and obstacles to the communicative process. Public relations: its beginnings, development, principles, bases, importance, functions, planning, activities. |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A0161702 |
History of Natural Sciences |
3 |
Science in the Arab and Islamic world during the Middle Ages (History of Science; Scientific Communication between Arabs and Europeans; Translation; Scientific Renaissance of Arabs in the Middle Ages); Science, Technology, and Society (Nature of Science and Technology and their Interrelatedness; Characteristics of Contemporary Science and Technology; Impact of Science and Technology on Modern Society; Science and Technology in Developing Countries). |
| A0121402 |
English for Special Purposes |
3 |
English for specific purposes (ESP) is a sub-branch of teaching/learning English as a second or foreign language. It involves teaching technical English for students to meet their special needs. English for specific purposes provides learners with specific skills based on a detailed analysis of learners' professional/academic needs. Examples of ESP include English for business, medical and psychological fields or other fields which require dealing with specific jargons or terminologies. |
| A1311301 |
Research Methods in the Humanities |
3 |
This course explores the principles of research methods in humanities, its nature, objectives, fields, fundamentals, identifying the problem and its sources, rules for constructing it, an example of it; formulating the hypothesis: its definition, significance, testing, research information, research literature, research sources and resources, scientific research tools. |
| A0131301 |
Health Psychology |
3 |
The course includes behavioral, cognitive, psychological, social, and physiological factors that influence individuals' responses to health and disease. Its goals are to promote health, prevent disease, maintain quality of life, and well-being in the context of disease. It also addresses the theoretical, scientific, and applied aspects in the field of health psychology, such as health-promoting behaviors, behaviors, psychological stress, pain management, and chronic diseases. |
| A0162501 |
Human Thought |
3 |
"This course discusses the issues of human thought and civilization, especially the Eastern and Arab-Islamic civilizations, with a focus on the elements of differentiation, unity, interaction and communication between them, and on the intellectual and material gains that they have achieved and contributed to the development of human consciousness and human life. The course starts from a comprehensive view of human thought and civilization, stressing the unity of the mind and human nature. |
| A0162101 |
The art of writing and Expression |
3 |
Basic introductions: Expression, concept, types, language arts: Oratory, debate, dialogue, lecture, seminar; writing, art; types of writing: functional, creative; general and common principles among types of prose writing (national and creative); dimensions of writing; organizing the topic into its elements: introduction, presentation, conclusion; Colors of functional writing: Message; Academic biography; Announcement, Minutes, Research, Summary; Colors of creative writing: Story, Article, Artistic biography. |
| A0162102 |
Taste the literary text |
3 |
Various literary texts: poetic, prose, ancient, and modern. Studying them is an applied study and focusing on addressing the structure and vision when studying each text to show its technical and content characteristics in order to reveal the general features of the literary genre to which it belongs. This course aims to break the barrier between students and literary texts and train them to Dealing with it and reading it critically and analytically. |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A0193206 |
Phonetics and Phonology/ German |
3 |
Studying German dialects, phonetic system, lexical and sentence structure, cultural meanings and writing system, working with spoken and written natural data, understanding similarities and differences between German dialects. Enriching students' German vocabulary, understanding some semantic and pragmatic meanings of words, language rules related to words and sentences, improving students' ability to use them, enhancing students' oral and written proficiency in German, introducing them to German culture to enhance their interest in language learning. |
| A0124409 |
Philosophy and Theories of Literary Criticism (1) |
3 |
Concepts: Form; content; context; theory; philosophy; aesthetics; ideology; moral criticism; pedagogy; criticism; text; narrative; ancient philosophy: Classical Greek philosophy; Socrates; Plato; Aristotle. Hellenistic philosophy: Stoics; Epicureans; Skeptics. Medieval Philosophy: Neoplatonism; Plotinus; Christian philosophy; Augustine; Aquinas; Islamic philosophy: Avicenna; Averroes; Renaissance and Early Modern Philosophy: Humanism; Pico della Mirandola; Rationalism: Descartes; Leibniz; Spinoza; Empiricism: Locke; Berkeley; Hume; 19th Century Philosophy: German Idealism; Kant; Hegel; Existentialism: Kierkegaard; Nietzsche; Heidegger; Marxism: Marx; Engels. |
| A0121401 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
Types of Literary Genres: poetry; figures of speech, simile, metaphor, personification, symbols, rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, paradox, lyrics, sonnets; Fiction: fact and truth, experience and analysis, short narrative, long narrative, characters, story, plot, conflict, rising and falling actions, setting, theme, point of view, open ending, interpretation(s), attitudes; Drama: dialogue, monologue, performance, perspective, audience. |
| A0191102 |
Intensive German (2) |
3 |
Building on the basics learned in the first level, understanding written texts, understanding spoken texts, producing similar texts, expanding on descriptive style with more accuracy and detail, expressing opinions, expressing desires, narrating short stories, complex sentences with multiple tenses, writing short formal and informal texts. |
| A0192108 |
Listening and speaking / German |
3 |
Communication skills: understanding discussions in various fields, having the ability to express themselves in German; Conversation skills: interacting proficiently in all types of conversations; Listening skills: Improving listening skills, interacting proficiently on all types of audio materials; Enriching their |
| A0123202 |
Phonetics and Phonology |
3 |
Concepts of phonetics: Articulatory and perceptual phonetics; distribution of sounds: consonants, vowels, diphthongs, chains of speech; phonetic transcription: phonetic symbols, distribution of sounds: consonants, vowels, diphthongs; phonology as a system: phonological rules and assimilation; sound changes and contexts: rules and formulas in phonology; abstract elements and concrete sound representation. |
| A0192201 |
German Grammar (1) |
3 |
Grammatical structures: understanding the form and conjugation the of the German word; Basic German grammar: recognizing different sentence patterns; Identifying many texts consisting of different contents to be able to learn the language. |
| A0192107 |
Essay Writing / German |
3 |
The basic parts of the essay: introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion; Topic sentences: the main sentences in the introduction, sentences that summarize the topic using complex sentences; steps for writing: preparing, reviewing and editing the draft; types of essay : narrative, descriptive, topics related to life and society, personal letters, understanding and reading texts: reading and understanding various texts, vocabulary and words: enriching vocabulary; Punctuation: Using the correct punctuation marks. |
| A0121301 |
English Grammar (1) |
3 |
Grammar structures: word classes, sentence structure; verbs: tenses, state verbs and action; the passive: active and passive, special passive structures; the infinitive and the gerund; nouns and articles: countable and uncountable nouns, subject/verb agreement; adjectives and adverbs: comparative and superlative forms, adverbs and word order; reported speech: direct and reported speech, reported speech: person, place and time; relative clauses: relative clauses, the relative pronoun as object, prepositions in relative clauses, relative structures with whose and what. |
| A0194303 |
German Literature till 19th century |
3 |
Selected German literary texts, medieval epochs up to the 19th century, romantic literature. Key literary genres in German literature, historical and literary context. Literary aspects, narrative techniques, thematic frames of various literary texts. German literary dictionary, novel, short fiction, drama, poetry, prose. Historical and literary context. Literary genres, romantic era. |
| A0193204 |
General Translation (Arabic-German) |
3 |
Translation Theory and Methods: Exploring principles of equivalence, cultural awareness, purpose and audience in Arabic-German translation. Text Analysis: Identifying text type (literary, technical, journalistic, etc.) and understanding its specific challenges for translation. Specialized Translation: Focusing on translating complex Arabic texts from various fields (science, technology, law, media) into accurate and idiomatic German. Terminology Management: Researching and managing specialized terminology for accurate and consistent translations.
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| A0193302 |
Short Story/German |
3 |
Short story, influential German writers such as Andreas Mand, Hermann Kesten, Hoffman. Central themes, themes in modern literature; characteristics of German short story, narrative techniques, philosophical, literary contexts. Short stories, novels. Analysis of short stories in contemporary German literature: the other, the self, alienation, the archetype of subjectivity, the collective self, modernist German culture. |
| A0192202 |
German Grammar (2) |
3 |
Grammatical structures of contemporary German sentences: using different linguistic structures; Grammar and Morphology: Intensive study of grammar and morphology, practicing on sentences and texts of intermediate linguistic level; Grammar and Morphology: Mastering the skill of composing and writing sentences, writing German sentences with different grammatical structures |
| A0193205 |
Linguistics and Semantics/ German |
3 |
Linguistics and Semantics - German: an introduction to the scientific study of language; components of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics; semantics: basic meanings, sense relations, compositional semantics; an in-depth study of word and sentence meanings in German; the relationship between syntactic structure and meaning; semantic analysis in different contexts; practical applications: text analysis, understanding implied meanings, using German in linguistic research; developing analytical skills for deeper comprehension and teaching of the German language. |
| A0124408 |
American Literature (1) |
3 |
Form; content; context; theory; American Colonial Age: , Captain John Smith, William Bradford, Edward Taylor, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards. Age of Reason and Revolution: Benjamin Franklin, Crevecoeur, Thomas Paine, Jefferson, and Philip Freneau. Romantic Age; Irving, Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Melville. Optimism and naturalism; Whitman; Dickinson; Dean Howells; and Stephen Crane. |
| A0193203 |
General Translation (German -Arabic) |
3 |
Translation Theory and Methods: Exploring principles of equivalence, cultural awareness, purpose and audience in German-Arabic translation. Text Analysis: Identifying text type (literary, technical, journalistic, etc.) and understanding its specific challenges for translation. Specialized Translation: Focusing on translating complex German texts from various fields (science, technology, law, media) into accurate and idiomatic Arabic. Terminology Management: Researching and managing specialized terminology for accurate and consistent translations. |
| A0123302 |
Semantics and Pragmatics |
3 |
Foundational concepts and distinctions; lexical semantics: word meaning, sense relations, compositional semantics: sentence meaning, truth conditions; pragmatics: context, speech acts, implicature, presupposition, deixis; theoretical frameworks and practical analysis:, relevance theory, pragmatic enrichment; applications: computational linguistics, cross-linguistic studies, discourse analysis, real-world language use. |
| A0191101 |
Intensive German (1) |
3 |
Introduction to the grammatical structure of the German language, modern communicative approach, basic language skills, listening comprehension, reading, writing, oral skills, daily communication, greetings, self-introduction, describing accommodation, describing people, asking about location, asking about prices, shopping, time, place, basic sentence structure rules, basic verbs, regular verbs, irregular verbs. |
| A0192106 |
Principles of writing / German |
3 |
Sentence and paragraph writing: developing the skill of composition, sentence structure: composing simple sentences to form short paragraphs; using sentence connectors: using appropriate connectors to form a paragraph. Writing short texts: writing, reading, and understanding simple texts. Logical order of ideas: ordering ideas and using correct rules when writing. |
| A0123200 |
Introduction to English Linguistics |
3 |
Modern Linguistic terms: natural spoken language, speaking and writing; speaking naturally and process of writing; channels of natural commutation: face to face, body language, speakers and listeners; common core language knowledge: shared linguistic knowledge, competence and performance; the four components: syntactic, phonological, morphological and semantic rules; phrase structure: transformation; morphology: word formation rules, lexicon, function words, lexical content words, type of word coinage; syntax: the phrase structure rules, the transformational rules. |
| A0194304 |
Contemporary German Literature |
3 |
Contemporary German literature: modernity, postmodernity in German literary texts: poetry, novel, short fiction, prose. Multiple Narrative techniques, literary motifs: condensation, autobiography, stream of consciousness, alienation, modernity, postmodernity. |
| A0151103 |
Principles of Writing |
3 |
Sentence and paragraph writing: sentence type, simple, compound, complex and compound complex, phrases and clauses, complete and incomplete sentences, and vocabulary enrichment; major errors: faulty verb use, sentence fragment, subject-verb disagreement, pronoun-antecedent disagreement, shift, dangling modifier, comma splice, and omission; paragraph structure: topic or thesis sentence and concluding sentence, body, and conclusion; types of writing: narration, description, comparison and contrast, cause and effect. |
| A0151101 |
Reading and Comprehension |
3 |
Reading comprehension skills: scanning, previewing and predicting, building a powerful vocabulary, recognizing the different patterns of organization, skimming, making inferences; thinking skills: exercises for improving the skill of thinking in English; reading faster: understanding different kinds of texts, developing one?s vocabulary, improving reading speed. |
| A0192104 |
Oral skills (1) / German |
3 |
using audio-visual educational materials on various topics,being able to introduce one?s self ; Communication: Communication at an intermediate linguistic level, practicing the skill of understanding others and communicating orally without relying on written texts; enhance your oral communication skill: speak confidently, make oral presentations; Learning academic terms: using academic terms in oral expressions |
| A0193301 |
Introduction to German Literature |
3 |
Understanding the nature of German literature, its historical, and cultural context, the Medieval Ages, the development and evolution of German literature in the classical era, the works of Goethe, Schiller and Hoffmann, modern times. History, music, culture, historical and literary context, modern times. History, culture, historical and literary contexts. The historical, literary and cultural component, literary and cultural epochs. Selected literary texts for reading and analysis, criticism (prose and poetry). The thematic and literary work of a German writer , a German philosopher, literary texts within multiple literary and philosophical eras. |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A0193207 |
Pronunciation and Speech / German |
3 |
German phonetics system, pronunciation process, articulation of letters, pronunciation of difficult letters, compound sounds, word and sentence intonation, International Phonetic Alphabet, use of idiomatic, interrogative, and negative sentences in formal speaking style. |
| A0194602 |
German language for Tourism and Hoteling Purposes |
3 |
Foundational German: grammar and vocabulary, sentence structure, common travel and hospitality terms. listening and speaking, understanding announcements, directions, and conversations in tourism settings: listening comprehension, spoken German, travel announcements, hospitality conversations. intercultural communication: German etiquette and customs, greetings, introductions, table manners, tipping. intercultural sensitivity: understanding cultural differences in travel and hospitality German for specific purposes (gsp): hotel operations restaurant service: ordering food and drinks, menu interpretation, making reservations. travel and tourism information: discussing attractions, transportation options, booking tours |
| A0194604 |
German language for technology purposes |
3 |
Technical German Fundamentals: Grammar and vocabulary specific to technical writing and communication. Scientific Text Analysis: Understanding structure, style, and purpose of German scientific and technical documents. German for Specific Engineering Fields: Tailored content based on student specialization (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science).Technical Reports: Writing and delivering clear and concise technical reports in German. Technical Translation: Understanding principles of translating technical documents from English to German and vice versa. German Technical Resources: Utilizing databases, journals, and online resources related to specific technical fields in German. Research and Development in German: Understanding and discussing research methodologies and findings in German scientific publications. Intercultural Communication in Technology: Navigating cultural differences in technical communication and collaboration. |
| A0194601 |
Teaching German as a Foreign Language |
3 |
Second Language Acquisition Theory: Understanding how learners acquire foreign languages and the factors influencing this process. German Language Pedagogy: Exploring various teaching methods and approaches for effective German language instruction. Curriculum Development and Planning: Creating effective lesson plans and curriculum materials for different learner levels and needs. Assessment and Evaluation: Utilizing various assessment techniques to evaluate student progress. Intercultural Communication: Developing students' intercultural competence and understanding of German culture. Teaching German Grammar and Vocabulary. |
| A0192105 |
Oral skills (2) / German |
3 |
Advances oral techniques in German language. Conversation in multifaceted contexts including daily, cultural, and social ones. Audio-Visual and written material, multiple conversational contexts, comprehension and practice. Speaking fluently at formal and informal levels. |
| A0192103 |
Intensive German (3) |
3 |
Developing advanced proficiency in all four language skills, using rhetorical style for expressions, mastering all past, present, and future tenses in German, employing advanced idiomatic expressions related to economics, politics, and life sciences. |
| A0193208 |
Special Topics in German Language |
3 |
German Language and History: Investigate the evolution of German language through historical periods and how it reflects societal changes. German Dialects and Sociolinguistics: German dialects. German Language in Media and Film: Analyze the use of language in different media formats, examining its role in storytelling and cultural representation. German Literature in Translation: Engage with renowned German literary works through translated versions, analyzing themes and stylistic elements.
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| A0194603 |
German language for Trade and Business purposes |
3 |
Business Communication Skills: Writing emails, reports, and business letters in German. German Business Vocabulary: Mastering key terms across finance, marketing, management, and accounting. Negotiation & Presentation Skills: Presenting business proposals and negotiating effectively in German. German for Specific Business Sectors: Tailored content based on student interest or regional needs, like international trade, banking & finance, human resources, or marketing & sales. Intercultural Business Communication: Understanding German business etiquette, practices, and communication styles. German Business Law: Basic legal concepts relevant to international business. German Business Resources: Reading and analyzing German business news and financial reports, utilizing German business databases and online resources. |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A0122201 |
Pronunciation and Speech |
3 |
Articulating English speech sound: correcting pronunciation, reducing mother language effect, drills on vowels diphthongs, stress patterns and intonation; improving other oral communication skills: giving formal and informal speech, greetings, introducing oneself, asking for information, expressing agreements and disagreement, formal and informal invitation, courtesy and politeness in speech. |
| A0122301 |
English Grammar (2 |
3 |
Transformational theory: Chomsky, Fillmore; modern syntactic theory: phrase structures, noun-phrase structure, verb-phrase structure, preposition-phrase structure, adjective-phrase structure, adverb-phrase structure; functions: subject, object, direct object, indirect object; complements: subject complement, preposition complement, object complement, verb complement. |
| A0152402 |
General Translation (Arabic-English) |
3 |
Basic concepts: definitions, types, and historical background; basic steps: reading, analyzing, looking up words, reproducing, editing, and proof reading; basic structures: verbs and tenses, types of sentences, passive structures, and collocations and conjunctions. |
| A0151401 |
Introduction to Translation |
3 |
General principles of translation; types of translation: literal translation, communicative translation, functional translation, free translation; types of meaning: denotative meaning, connotative meaning, associative meaning, stylistic meaning, grammatical meaning; equivalence at the word level; equivalence above the word level: collocations, idioms and fixed expressions. |
| A0152101 |
Essay Writing |
3 |
Main parts of essay: introduction, body, and conclusion; special sentences: thesis statement, topic sentences, transitional sentences and concluding sentence; process of writing: drafting, revising, outlining; types of essay: narration, description, process, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and argument; words: enrichment of vocabulary, spelling, wordiness vs. conciseness, and repetition; punctuation. |
| A0151102 |
Listening and Speaking |
3 |
Communication skills: understanding of discussions from different fields of knowledge, improving critical thinking; speaking skills: reacting efficiently to different kinds of conversation, speaking the English language confidently; Listening skills: Improving students? listening skills, reacting efficiently to different types listening material; building a powerful vocabulary. |
