On October 17, 2018, the Female Campus Scientific Research Committee at the Faculty of Languages & Translation unveiled their first program of the 2018-19 Academic Year: 'Exploring the World of Fiction.' This enriching program was designed for students of all academic levels, aiming to open a new chapter in their understanding of literature.
The English Club at the Women's College of the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a vibrant celebration in honor of the 88th Saudi National Day. Held on September 26, 2018, and orchestrated under the supervision of Ms. Norah Al-Qahtani, the event perfectly encapsulated the spirit of patriotism and unity.
The festivities commenced with the stirring notes of the national anthem, setting a tone of reverence and pride. This was followed by an inspirational recitation from the Holy Quran, grounding the proceedings in cultural and religious significance.
On September 16, 2018, a warm and informative orientation for incoming freshmen took place at the Science College Theater. Under the supervision of Academic Advisor, Ms. Sarah Alateeg, and Extracurricular Activities Coordinator, Ms. Norah Al-Qahtani, the event aimed to equip new students with crucial insights about campus life.
On October 8 and 10, 2018, the E-Learning Unit of the Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) organized a comprehensive Blackboard workshop for students enrolled in the ENG 015 course, which is entirely conducted online.
Mr. Mohammad Taisir, the instructor for ENG 015, spearheaded the workshop with assistance from clt E-Learning Unit Supervisor, Mohsin Khan. The session, which attracted a substantial number of students, aimed to ensure that participants are adequately prepared to tackle the unique aspects of online learning.
The Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) hosted an e-learning orientation session on September 27, 2018, specifically curated for the new faculty members who have joined the college this semester. Organized every semester, this event is aimed at familiarizing the new joiners with their administrative and e-learning responsibilities integral to their faculty roles.
Erich Beer, a faculty member of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, recently delivered an engaging seminar entitled "Some Practical Considerations Regarding the Teaching of Reading Comprehension." This presentation was a part of a series organized by the Language Research Center at King Khalid University on September 26, 2018. His insights were drawn from a half-decade of teaching reading comprehension within our faculty.
The Faculty of Languages and Translation recently hosted its 13th E-Learning Awareness Campaign for first-year students. Under the patronage of Dean Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi and the supervision of the Vice Dean for Academic Development and Quality, Dr. Mohammed S. Assiri, the faculty's E-Learning Unit organized the campaign, which ran from September 16 to September 20, 2018.
ELC Director, Mr. Abdullah Al-Rezgi, joined the E-Learning Unit Team during the campaign, assisting in several e-learning labs and providing Arabic translation as necessary.
Hanan Al-Subaiai, an MA student at the Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt), delivered a presentation titled "Linguistic Hegemony of the English Language in the Medical Context of Bisha King Abdullah Hospital" at a seminar organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University. The seminar took place on September 12, 2018, at the King Abdullah Road Campus.
