- To work constantly on developing the department in terms of its faculty, students and programs following its counterparts in the different Arab and international universities.
- To contribute effectively in the field of scientific research that concerns Arabic and literary studies and work on creating the atmosphere that helps in achieving this.
- To train specialized personnel in Arabic language to be able to work in the different public and private institutions.
- To train Arabic language teachers to teach in the public and private educational institutions.
- To teach the Arabic language and its literatures to non-native speakers.
- To improve the linguistic skills of the students, polish their various literary talents and encourage them to produce.