Academic Excellence: CLT's Reem Al-Amer Wins Second Place in Saudi Arabia's First National Three Minute Thesis Competition
Winner
National Recognition for CLT’s Ph.D. Program in Applied Linguistics
Ph.D. student Reem Amer Al-Amer earns prestigious second place in Saudi Arabia's first national Three Minute Thesis competition
King Khalid University's College of Languages and Translation is celebrating a significant achievement as Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics student Reem Amer Al-Amer secured second place in Saudi Arabia's first national Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition held at King Abdulaziz University on May 7, 2025.
Al-Amer impressed judges with her presentation titled "The Role of Lexical Choices in the Construction of Saudi Cultural Identity in the Writings of Saudi Novelists: A Cross-Generational Corpus-based Analysis," conducted under the supervision of Dr. Mazeegha Al-Tale and Prof. Sultan Almujaiwel.
"It's not just a competition; it's a rich experience for exchanging academic insights and forming friendships with people who share the same dream. Praise be to God who granted me the honor of winning second place."
Research Focus
Al-Amer's award-winning research examines the role of lexical choices in constructing Saudi cultural identity in novels. Her presentation highlighted how language choices by Saudi writers reveal important cultural patterns across different generations, offering a unique perspective on linguistics in literature.
Three Minute Summary
During the competition, Al-Amer effectively condensed years of complex research into a compelling three-minute presentation. Her ability to clearly communicate the importance of her work and its applications impressed the judges, demonstrating both academic excellence and exceptional communication skills.
Recognition & Achievement
This prestigious second-place finish in Saudi Arabia's first national Three Minute Thesis competition represents significant recognition for both Al-Amer and King Khalid University's College of Languages and Translation. The achievement highlights the quality of research being conducted in the Ph.D. program.
"Reem's success demonstrates not only her exceptional research capabilities but also her ability to communicate complex linguistic concepts clearly and persuasively. This skill is increasingly valued in academia and beyond."
Join us in celebrating this exceptional recognition for KKU's College of Languages and Translation
Her research examines how lexical choices in Saudi novels contribute to cultural identity construction across different generations of writers. The methodology combines traditional corpus linguistics with innovative computational approaches, offering valuable insights for cultural studies, literary analysis, and understanding Saudi cultural evolution.
Competition Highlights
- First national Three Minute Thesis competition in Saudi Arabia
- Participants from 18 Saudi universities
- Requires presenting years of research in just 3 minutes
- Judges evaluated comprehension, content, engagement, and communication
Institutional Impact
- Enhances CLT's reputation in applied linguistics research
- Highlights the quality of the Ph.D. program
- Featured in Makkah Electronic Newspaper
- Showcases research communication skills development
"Our heartfelt congratulations to our distinguished student Reem Amer Al-Amer and her supervisor Dr. Mazeegha Al-Tale on this very fine achievement 👏👏👏"
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