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clt Observes World Mental Health Day

Under the patronage of Assistant Dean, Dr. Salma Alqahtani, the Unit of Advising and Counseling at the female campus observed World Mental Health Day and launched a fabulous exhibition, which began on October 6, 2019, and ended on October 10, 2019.

The Unit organized a rich program to raise students' awareness of mental health in general and 'suicide prevention' in particular. The students shared their amazing arts and participated in a competition for the best three works of art. The exhibition welcomed all mediums of art.

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The Intrepid Adventures of the English Club

On October 10, 2019, the English Club organized an enriching camping trip to Al-Souda, infusing the adventure with educational and community-focused aspects. The enthusiastic members embarked on an invigorating 10-kilometer trek into the mountains, followed by a cozy evening under the stars, roasting marshmallows and sharing anecdotes from their academic journey. Faisal Al-Fadhil, the Director of the English Club, not only supervised the event but also provided a safety net by keeping his 4x4 pickup ready for support and potential emergency services.

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Accreditation Committee Gets Down to the Details

On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Vice Dean of Academic Development and Quality, Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, spearheaded a training workshop on Self-Evaluation Scales (SES) and Self-Study Report (SSR). Co-sponsored by the Deanship of Academic Development and Quality, the event was well-attended by various members of the accreditation committee and associated sub-committees. It is noteworthy that both male and female team members actively participated in this crucial event held at the main campus.

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clt Recognizes Former Social Media Content Administrator and Website Translator

On October 9, 2019, the Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) honored Mr. Sayed Mohammed Abdul Karim and Dr. Hassan Mahill for their exceptional contributions to the department's digital communication initiatives. Dean Abdullah Al-Melhi bestowed upon each a certificate of recognition, expressing gratitude for their efforts in maintaining clt's strong digital media presence. Echoing the Dean's sentiment, Department Chairman, Dr.

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Online Course Design Teacher-Student Interaction is Key

On October 7, 2019, Hassan Costello led an enlightening workshop titled 'Introduction to Building Quality Online Courses'. Organized jointly by the E-Learning Unit at the Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) and the Deanship of E-Learning, the workshop initially targeted English teachers at the clt. However, under the supervision of Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, Vice Dean of Academic Development and Quality, and the guidance of E-Learning Unit Supervisor, Mohsin Khan, it was decided that the material's applicability stretched beyond a single faculty.

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Spelling Bee Buzzes With Excitement

On October 3, 2019, the English Club and the Advising and Guidance Unit collaborated to host the much-anticipated Fall 2019 Spelling Bee Competition. The event attracted nearly two dozen eager participants from various academic levels, all keen to test their spelling prowess under the watchful eye of Academic Guidance Counselor, Dr. Dawood Mahdi. The event boasted cash prizes courtesy of Jarir Bookstore, with gift certificates totaling 500 Saudi Riyals being awarded to the top three contestants.

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Practising Professionalism in EFL Teaching

On October 2, 2019, the Language Research Center hosted a workshop conducted by Mohammad Adil, entitled 'Practising Professionalism in EFL Teaching'. The workshop aimed to enrich participants' understanding of effective classroom strategies and test administration practices through a combination of instructional sessions and interactive brainstorming tasks.

The workshop initiated with an engaging warm-up task, providing participants with an opportunity to reflect on their existing knowledge of good classroom practices, thus setting the stage for further learning.

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clt and Engineering Students Convene to Discuss Translation in the Modern World

On October 1, 2019, the English and Engineering Clubs co-hosted a comprehensive workshop entitled 'Translation: A Broad Overview Weaving Its Threads Together', delivered by Dr. Eyhab Bader Eddin, MITI, MCIL, CL. The workshop drew an audience of over 140 students in Auditorium 4, while another 100 participants tuned in live on Twitter. This event was sponsored by the Deanship of Student Affairs in collaboration with the participating student clubs.

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Interdisciplinary Sciences and Language Learning

Dr. Saeed Al-Surf, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Languages & Translation (clt), recently delivered an insightful lecture on 'Interdisciplinary Sciences' at the Asir Region Directorate of Education on September 24, 2019. The lecture aimed to shed light on the promising avenues of interdisciplinary learning, demonstrating the immense value of merging the humanities with the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).

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clt Commemorates National Day

The Faculty of Languages and Translation at the King Abdullah Road Campus took part in a grand celebration of the Kingdom's National Day on 25/1/1441. This joyous event was meticulously organized by the female English Club, whose members put together a range of pamphlets and pictographs to honor the Kingdom's 89th anniversary.