On Monday, December 19, 2016, Professor Abdullah Hadi Al-Qahtani led a compelling discussion titled "Teaching as an Experience." The interactive seminar was hosted by the Language Research Center of the Faculty of Languages and Translation. Not just a conventional lecture, the session delved into various intriguing stories drawn from Professor Al-Qahtani's own teaching career and the experiences of others.
The British Council in Saudi Arabia recently conducted an intensive "Train the Trainer" workshop on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for the staff at King Khalid University. The event took place on the 16th and 17th of December and was specifically designed for the faculty of the Faculty of Languages and Translation.
We are delighted to announce that the Language Research Center of the Faculty of Languages and Translation is now accepting abstract submissions for the upcoming 12th Research Day, slated for Thursday, 23/07/1438 H (April 20, 2017). This is an outstanding opportunity to share your insights and findings in front of a highly engaged scholarly audience.
Submissions should encompass abstracts of no more than 250 words, focusing on one of the following themes:
On Monday, December 12, 2016, the Language Research Center of the Faculty of Languages and Translation was delighted to host a seminar by Mr. Erich Beer, titled "From the top of a pole 100 feet high, how do you step forward? Questions, Intuitions, and pointers relating to Reading Comprehension."
On Sunday, December 11, 2016, a university-wide webinar on Blackboard training was expertly delivered by Mohsin Khan, the E-Learning Supervisor at the Faculty of Languages & Translation. The event, coordinated by the E-Learning Deanship, is part of a strategic initiative to broaden the scope of instructional design training, thereby enhancing the virtual learning environment for students and teachers.
Dr. Abdul Wahed Al Zumor recently delivered a compelling presentation on enhancing lecture comprehension in English department content courses. This seminar, organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University on November 28, 2016, showcased his newly completed research project, titled "A Metacognitive and Social Strategy to Improve Content Lecture Comprehension."
The Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) recently conducted an innovative online examination for the Phonetics (ENG 312) course. More than 120 students participated in this examination, marking a notable milestone as it was the first Phonetics Online Assessment carried out via the Blackboard platform.
In late November, the Faculty of Languages & Translation (clt) orchestrated a dynamic orientation program for female educators. The clt, resolute in aligning the outputs of the education system with both the demands of the marketplace and the educational standards of the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating quality opportunities for all through top-tier training.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, was a distinguished guest at The First International Conference on EFL Education (ICEFL 2016). The conference, hosted by the University of Jeddah at the Hilton Hotel from October 31 to November 2, 2016, gathered a diverse group of keynote speakers and workshop facilitators from across the globe to discuss and enhance English Language teaching practices.
The Community Service and Continuing Education Deanship at King Khalid University recently concluded a collaborative workshop with the Faculty of Languages and Translation. The workshop, titled "English Language Teaching Difficulties," provided key insights to English teachers in the Asir region.
The event drew a noteworthy crowd, with over 30 male and 25 female teachers participating, indicating the importance of the topic and the influence of the university in the region's educational development.