On November 5th, the Women's Scientific Research Committee of the Faculty of Languages and Translation organized an enriching two-hour workshop entitled "Reach Your Goal With IELTS", presented by lecturer Ms. Anjum Mishu.
On November 14, 2018, Associate Professor Michael Hadzantonis led a compelling workshop on 'Frame Theory and Footing in Linguistic Anthropological Analysis'. This event was expertly arranged by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University. Hadzantonis offered a detailed exploration of 'Footing and Framing Theory', a conceptual framework that allows for the contextual deconstruction and anthropological examination of discourse.
On November 12th, there was a gathering of the English Club in the Language Enhancement Program (LEP) room at the main campus. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct another installment of the “Linguistics Hour”. The Linguistics Hour is a continuing project to identify issues in English language learning, discuss methods for improving English language education, and to identify practical applications for the usage of English in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
On the 7th of November spectators who had braved the cold winter's night to attend the highly anticipated 2018 Football Final of the English Club, were treated to an extremely thrilling battle between two highly energized teams. After leading Juventus for most of the match, Manchester City ceded a goal in the last minute of this, truly exhilarating, encounter. Juventus thus narrowly managed to edge out City 6-5, to win the coveted winner's trophy. It was interesting to note that the majority of the spectators felt that a draw would have been a much fairer reflection of the game.
On November 7th, Dr. Mazeegha Al-Tale' presented her research, titled "PECAL Model: Bringing the Best Together for Dynamic Gains," during a seminar organized by the Language Research Center.
The Women's English Club at the Faculty of Languages and Translation organized an engaging event on Sunday, October 28th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The initiative, dubbed "Above the Sky," aimed to spotlight the integral role of women in relation to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
On Sunday, October 28, 2018, the Women’s English Club at the Faculty of Languages and Translation orchestrated a visit to Gold's Gym for an awareness campaign concerning breast cancer. Members of the English Club crafted special blouses and gifts designed to elevate consciousness regarding breast cancer and additional women’s health issues.
On October 29th, the Women’s Scientific Research Committee at the Faculty of Languages and Translation held a seminar titled "What Does It Mean to Have Programmatic Accreditation". The session was helmed by Dr. Eman Alzaanin, the supervisor of the Academic Development and Quality Unit. The session focused on analyzing the university’s strengths and areas for improvement in relation to the accreditation process in the Faculty of Languages and Translation.
On October 31, 2018, Prof. Hamad Al-Dosari delivered an insightful presentation at a seminar hosted by the Language Research Center. Titled "Developing and Assessing the Relationship between Intercultural Communication Competence and Intercultural Sensitivity in the EFL Classroom," his presentation unveiled research that he plans to present at the 24th Annual International Conference of the Bolivian English Teachers Association.
The students of the Faculty of Languages and Translation attended a seminar organized by the Intellectual Awareness Unit on Tuesday, October 30th in the Science College Theatre. The presentation was about the significance of the feeling of appreciation and belongingness to one’s home country. Dr. Aisha Abu Sab’a, assistant professor at the Faculty of Islamic Legislation, started her presentation with a review of a map of the prophets’ journeys. She referred to the journey of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) away from his home country.