On November 11, 2020, the Language Research Center (LRC) hosted a webinar that brought together second-year Translation students, Wafa Al-Qahtani, Raneem Riyad, and Renad Al-Fudailii. Titled "Translation of Metaphors, Metonymy, and Similes in the Holy Quran," the event facilitated a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in rendering the sacred text into English, given the lexically rich and unique linguistic features of its classical Arabic composition. Dr. Ismail Alrefaai, Director of the LRC, and Dr.

On October 28, 2020, the Language Research Center hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Rizwana Wahid and Ms. Qudsia Zaini. The duo presented a case study on "Quality Parameters for Blackboard Evaluation," exploring the efficacy of online learning and the quality of learner performance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Sufia Sultana and Ms. Richa Rastogi recently presented a webinar titled "Social Constructivist Approach: A Panacea for EFL Learners' Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic." Hosted by the Language Research Center on October 14, 2020, the presentation encompassed the findings of their research into learners' attitudes toward online learning methodologies.

First-year MA Translation student, Abeer Al-Asmari, recently presented a compelling webinar titled "Literary Translation: A Cynosure of Hopeful Translators, Yet Too Hard to Master." The online seminar was part of the Language Research Center (LRC)'s regular biweekly events and took place on September 30, 2020.

On September 21, 2020, Mohsin Khan, the E-Learning Unit Supervisor, conducted a webinar under the title "Using Bb Random Block for Online Midterm Exam/Quizzes". The webinar, overseen by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Yahya Asiri, was designed to equip faculty members with effective tools to minimize academic misconduct during online exams and quizzes, hence establishing a robust system to ensure the authenticity of students' work and assignments.

On September 16, 2020, Ms. Amatul Hafeez Alvi led a workshop on the theme of "Virtual Teaching of English Courses: Ways to Make it Effective". This event, in the format of a webinar, was organized by the Language Research Center at the Faculty of Languages and Translation.

On September 3, 2020, an orientation program was conducted for first-year students joining the Bachelor of Arts in English program at the Faculty of Languages and Translation. Adhering to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, the gathering was structured to provide essential information in a small group discussion format. Numerous members from the faculty's leadership team and functional units graced the occasion to acquaint the newcomers with the curriculum, as well as the culture fostered on campus.

As part of King Khalid University's ongoing awareness campaigns to stem the tide of COVID-19 and under the supervision of Dean Abdullah Al-Melhi, the Faculty of Languages ​​and Translation's Vice Dean for Academic Development and Quality, Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, facilitated the translation of COVID-19 awareness videos in 6 different languages ​​in cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Command and Control Center at Asir’s General Directorate of Health Affairs led by Asir Gov.

Under the guidance of Dean Abdullah Al-Melhi, the Faculty of Languages and Translation is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program, set to begin in the fall of 2020.

The new degree program will focus on applied linguistics and will be supervised by the English Department. The Ministry of Education granted approval for this program, aligning it with the standards set by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) and enabling enrollment to commence in the fall term.

On May 4, 2020, the Guidance and Counselling Unit, in collaboration with the English Club, held an online webinar titled 'Staying Home & Time Management,' presented by Dr. Karem Abdelatif Ahmed. Drawing nearly 50 participants, the webinar aimed to demonstrate how to effectively control and optimize time for productivity during these challenging times, keeping in mind life balance and well-being.