Associate Professor Michael Hadzantonis spearheaded a workshop focusing on the Linguistic Anthropological aspects of language selection, organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University, on January 16, 2019. The language under study was Greek, using data collected during a study in Athens, Greece, in 2012.
Dr. Fouad Elkarnichi recently delivered an insightful presentation titled "Translator Education Practices in a University Context." This enlightening seminar, organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University, took place on January 23, 2019.
قامت عمادة كلية اللغات والترجمة بتكريم كل من الأستاذ سعيد مشبب أبو مدره والأستاذ علي محمد حسن فارس وشكرهما على استحضار مراقبة الله عز وجل في عملهما وحرصهما على الكسب الحلال وذلك بتواجدهما الدائم وانضباطهما في الحضور والانصراف وإنجاز كل ما يسند إليهما من أعمال بإخلاص وأمانة سائلين الله عز وجل أن يبارك فيهما وفي جهودهما وأن يجزيهما خير الجزاء وترجو عمادة الكلية أن يكون التكريم حافزا لهما ولبقية الزملاء نحو المزيد من العمل والتميز.
On January 21, 2019, the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, bestowed distinguished service awards upon two dedicated faculty members in recognition of their hard work and commitment to the faculty.
Dr. Basim Kanaan was recognized for his commendable four-year tenure as the department's academic advisor. Throughout his term, Dr. Kanaan displayed unwavering dedication to his role, working persistently to guide students through a multitude of academic and personal issues, thus contributing significantly to their overall university experience.
On January 16, 2019, a practical and interactive 'E-Learning Practitioners Training' session took place, aimed at assisting faculty members to master Blackboard, one of the leading learning management systems in higher education. This session was spearheaded by the Deanship of E-Learning and led by Mohsin Khan, the E-Learning Supervisor at the Faculty of Languages and Translation.
In an effort to boost the effectiveness of language learning, the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted training sessions to familiarize teachers with the newly introduced textbooks. These sessions took place on January 13th and 14th, led by the Cambridge University Press, the publishers of the Unlock series, and were coordinated by the Dean of the Faculty of Languages & Translation, Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi.
The Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University has officially concluded the Fall 2018 semester, marking the end of an exceptionally successful and transformative period.
In a continued demonstration of King Khalid University's dedication to fostering international cooperation, His Excellency King Khalid University Rector, Professor Falleh R.M. Al-Solamy, recently hosted a distinguished delegation from Swansea University, United Kingdom. As a top-400 globally recognized institution, Swansea University, or 'Prifysgol Abertawe' as it's known in Welsh, upholds a reputable standard of education that aligns with King Khalid University's commitment to academic excellence.
On December 8, 2018, the 4th Annual Forum, titled "Modern Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language," was successfully convened in collaboration with Oxford University Press at Saudi German Hospital. The Faculty of Languages and Translation Dean, Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, and Dr. Mowafiq Al-Momani spearheaded the event.
On December 6, 2018, the English Club conducted a ceremony to present certificates of appreciation and awards to a number of faculty members and students. The faculty were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to developing the students' proficiency in English, while many students were acknowledged for their initiatives in devising and implementing the programs.
