The Information Technology Department at King Khalid University (KKU) is proud to unveil ePrints KKU, an advanced digital research repository accessible to all faculty members across various departments. This innovative system is designed to amplify the visibility of our faculty's work within their respective disciplines, thereby strengthening the university's academic influence globally.
Introducing ePrints
In December 2016, the English Club at King Khalid University hosted an enlightening and engaging debate on the topic of "Social Media Celebrities." The debate was designed to foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity among the students.
The Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) at King Khalid University recently held a one-day workshop on Final Grades & Grade Entry. The event was specifically designed to orient and coach the newly appointed teaching staff regarding institutional policies and procedures pertaining to final grade submission.
Organized by the E-Learning Unit of clt, the informative session was led by E-Learning Supervisor Mohsin Khan. The workshop meticulously covered critical topics such as:
On Monday, December 19, 2016, Professor Abdullah Hadi Al-Qahtani led a compelling discussion titled "Teaching as an Experience." The interactive seminar was hosted by the Language Research Center of the Faculty of Languages and Translation. Not just a conventional lecture, the session delved into various intriguing stories drawn from Professor Al-Qahtani's own teaching career and the experiences of others.
The British Council in Saudi Arabia recently conducted an intensive "Train the Trainer" workshop on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for the staff at King Khalid University. The event took place on the 16th and 17th of December and was specifically designed for the faculty of the Faculty of Languages and Translation.
We are delighted to announce that the Language Research Center of the Faculty of Languages and Translation is now accepting abstract submissions for the upcoming 12th Research Day, slated for Thursday, 23/07/1438 H (April 20, 2017). This is an outstanding opportunity to share your insights and findings in front of a highly engaged scholarly audience.
Submissions should encompass abstracts of no more than 250 words, focusing on one of the following themes:
On Monday, December 12, 2016, the Language Research Center of the Faculty of Languages and Translation was delighted to host a seminar by Mr. Erich Beer, titled "From the top of a pole 100 feet high, how do you step forward? Questions, Intuitions, and pointers relating to Reading Comprehension."
On Sunday, December 11, 2016, a university-wide webinar on Blackboard training was expertly delivered by Mohsin Khan, the E-Learning Supervisor at the Faculty of Languages & Translation. The event, coordinated by the E-Learning Deanship, is part of a strategic initiative to broaden the scope of instructional design training, thereby enhancing the virtual learning environment for students and teachers.
Dr. Abdul Wahed Al Zumor recently delivered a compelling presentation on enhancing lecture comprehension in English department content courses. This seminar, organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University on November 28, 2016, showcased his newly completed research project, titled "A Metacognitive and Social Strategy to Improve Content Lecture Comprehension."
The Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) recently conducted an innovative online examination for the Phonetics (ENG 312) course. More than 120 students participated in this examination, marking a notable milestone as it was the first Phonetics Online Assessment carried out via the Blackboard platform.
