Professor Najaat Busabaa, a distinguished linguistics professor at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, led a thought-provoking webinar titled "Netspeak Linguistic Features Used by Youth." The event was organized by the Scientific Research Committee and was held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Dr. Sheila Simpkins, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, delivered an insightful webinar on "Academic Writing." The event was organized by the Scientific Research Committee and took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
On November 30, 2020, a comprehensive in-service teacher training webinar was conducted by Mohsin Khan and Dr. Sayyed Rashid Ali Shah, reaching an impressive audience of 300 participants. In cooperation with the Directorate of Education in Rijal Alma, the webinar explored "Online Teaching: Authentic Assessment Tools and Strategies" and "Online Pedagogical Practices." The program aimed to equip teachers with the necessary strategies, tools, and knowledge to adapt effectively to the educational transformation induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On December 2, 2020, the Language Research Center (LRC) of the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar titled "Exploring the Infringing Behaviors of Students Inside an EFL Classroom: A Research Study From the Teacher’s Vantage Point." The session, aimed at addressing concerns about students who might be considered challenging in the educational setting, was led by Dr. Najmus Sarifa and Ms. Rakshinda Jabeen.
On November 25, 2020, the Language Research Center at the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar titled "Probing into the Holistic and Atomistic Ways of Learning Adopted by Students at the Tertiary Level." The event emphasized the critical role of quality teaching in student learning. Presenters Ms. Tanzina Halim and Ms. Shanjida Halim began the webinar citing works by Tyler (2013) and Taba (1962), stressing the value of teaching that transcends the classroom, impacting students' lives beyond school, rather than mere rote memorization.
On November 11, 2020, the Language Research Center (LRC) hosted a webinar that brought together second-year Translation students, Wafa Al-Qahtani, Raneem Riyad, and Renad Al-Fudailii. Titled "Translation of Metaphors, Metonymy, and Similes in the Holy Quran," the event facilitated a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in rendering the sacred text into English, given the lexically rich and unique linguistic features of its classical Arabic composition. Dr. Ismail Alrefaai, Director of the LRC, and Dr.
On October 28, 2020, the Language Research Center hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Rizwana Wahid and Ms. Qudsia Zaini. The duo presented a case study on "Quality Parameters for Blackboard Evaluation," exploring the efficacy of online learning and the quality of learner performance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ms. Sufia Sultana and Ms. Richa Rastogi recently presented a webinar titled "Social Constructivist Approach: A Panacea for EFL Learners' Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic." Hosted by the Language Research Center on October 14, 2020, the presentation encompassed the findings of their research into learners' attitudes toward online learning methodologies.
First-year MA Translation student, Abeer Al-Asmari, recently presented a compelling webinar titled "Literary Translation: A Cynosure of Hopeful Translators, Yet Too Hard to Master." The online seminar was part of the Language Research Center (LRC)'s regular biweekly events and took place on September 30, 2020.