On April 18, 2018, the Language Research Center at King Khalid University hosted a thought-provoking seminar featuring two presentations. The first, "The Concept of Poetry: T.S. Eliot versus I.A. Richards" was delivered by Dr. Manoj Kumar. The second, "Re-appropriating Magical Realism in Arabic Narratives," was presented by Dr. Mahmoud Radwan.
The Women's College English Club, part of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, recently spearheaded a program titled "Towards a Clean Educational Environment." The program took place in the college building's foyer from 9 am to 11 am throughout the week of 26/6/1439.
The Women's College English Club, under the Faculty of Languages and Translation, recently orchestrated a health-focused program titled "For a Better Life." This initiative, carried out in conjunction with the Gold's Gym Women's Club in Abha, aimed to underscore the connection between physical well-being and academic performance.
The Women's College of the Faculty of Languages and Translation's English Club hosted an invigorating program titled "Steps" on Monday, 24/6/1439 from 10 am to 11 am. Comprising four enriching segments, the event aimed to inspire and motivate its attendees.
In the initial part of the program, two faculty members recounted their academic journeys, sharing their experiences and insights gleaned en route to achieving their respective successes. Their stories set a tone of resilience, determination, and dedication that resonated with the audience.
The Third Annual Forum on English Language Teaching (ELT), entitled "Modern Teaching English Strategies," was held on April 14, 2018, at the Mercure Hotel in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. The Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University, in collaboration with Al Khaleej Company, organized this esteemed event. The primary goal was to exchange ideas about contemporary teaching methodologies. The forum comprised two sessions and ten insightful presentations.
The Scientific Research Committee of the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted an informative seminar titled "Translation is the Art of Failure" on Monday, April 2, 2018. The seminar catered to level seven and eight students, along with postgraduate scholars, with the presentations being led by Ms. Sarah Alateeg and Ms. Safia Asiri.
The Scientific Research Committee of the Faculty of Languages and Translation recently held an enlightening two-hour workshop on April 9, 2018. The purpose of the workshop was to familiarize faculty members and MA students with the intricacies of Rbrul software.
The session was led by Dr. Khairia Abudadi, who presented an insightful introduction to the Rbrul software. Throughout her presentation, Dr. Khairia used a hands-on approach, supplementing her discussion with practical examples and supporting materials distributed to the attendees.
Last week, the department celebrated the graduation of the Spring 2018 class with heartfelt gratitude to the English Club for sponsoring this significant event. The ceremony was punctuated by a diverse range of speakers and engaging activities.
On April 4, 2018, the 13th Annual Research Day took place at King Khalid University under the guidance of Dr. Ismail Al-Refaai, Director of the Language Research Center. The event was inaugurated with a recitation from the Qur'an, followed by welcoming remarks from Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation. Dr. Al-Melhi underlined the importance of academic events and expressed his appreciation for faculty members who contributed their research to the event.
On April 3, 2018, a seminar was held at King Khalid University's Faculty of Languages and Translation, featuring Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa as the presenter. The subject matter was based on Dr. Almosa's dissertation titled "Multimedia Assisted Language Learning (MMALL) Facilitating L2 Listening Comprehension in an EFL Classroom." He provided insights into the challenges students face in understanding spoken language and how MMALL can serve as a solution.