The English Department recently orchestrated an enthralling Public Speaking Competition that truly showcased the exceptional talents of its participants. With an enthusiastic audience exceeding 100 attendees, the event was a testament to the high standard of eloquence and oratory skills honed by the competitors.
On March 22, 2022, Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt), and Dr. Eisa Asiri, Director of the Translation Unit, had a discussion with Al Ekhbariya, a Riyadh-based Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel.
On Monday, March 28, 2022, the Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University celebrated a significant milestone for its Bachelor of Arts in English Program. For the first time, the program has been awarded full accreditation by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), a part of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, for a seven-year term starting in the first quarter of 2022.
On March 23, 2022, Ms. Anjum Mishu delivered a presentation on "Language of the Professionals: How to Write Academic English (International Tests, Research Papers or Journals)" as part of a webinar orchestrated by the female Alumni Unit. Her presentation focused on the challenges students often encounter when preparing for competency tests or writing research papers required in their MA and Ph.D. programs. She underscored the struggle students often face in transitioning from everyday, informal language use to the high standards of academic discourse expected in tertiary education.
On March 23, 2022, the Language Research Center organized a webinar featuring a presentation titled "Analyzing the Efficacy of the Teaching Approaches Implemented by Literature Teachers for EFL Students: Undergraduate Learners' Perspective". The insightful presentation was delivered by Dr. Najmus Sarifa and Ms. Rakhshinda Jabeen.
The Translation Unit (TU) of our Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a translation competition entitled "Translator of the Nation" on February 22, 2022. This event was part of the faculty's commemoration of Saudi Arabia's 'Founding Day.' Contestants were tasked with translating a series of journalistic texts pertaining to this noteworthy national celebration.
On March 8, 2022, the Training and Staff Member Development Unit of the Science & Arts College in Rijal Alma hosted a webinar featuring a presentation by Ms. Anjum Mishu. The presentation, titled "How to Conduct a Student-Centered Class?", shed light on the concept, strategies, issues, and challenges associated with student-centered learning environments.
شارك فريق كلية اللغات والترجمة لكرة القدم في بطولة الاولمبياد الثامن على مستوى جامعة الملك خالد وكان ذلك في تاريخ ١٩-٧-١٤٤٣،ولعب اولى مبارياته امام كلية العلوم الطبية بأبها وانتهت بفوز نادي كلية اللغات والترجمة بنتيجة خمسة اهداف لصفر ليتاهل لدور السادس عشر لهذه البطولة.
وفي دوري السادس عشر واجهت كلية اللغات والترجمة كلية الحاسب الآلي وتمكنت كلية اللغات والترجمة بالفوز مقابل اربعة اهداف لثلاثه ليتأهل الفريق الى دور الثامن .
On March 2, 2022, the Scientific Research Unit hosted a virtual roundtable discussion focused on the field of translation. The conversation was initiated by emphasizing the importance of translation and translation studies as disciplines concerning theory, description, and practical application. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Amal Metwally, who introduced translation as not only an interlingual transfer but also an intercultural communication tool.
On March 02, 2022, the Language Research Center hosted a webinar in which Ms. Sharmin Siddiqui presented a paper titled "Enhancing Communicative Competence in English: Some Needs to Be Addressed". Her presentation shone a spotlight on the concept, components, strategies, and challenges of communicative competence.