The Faculty of Languages and Translation at our esteemed institution is proud to announce the launch of a community service-oriented English language course in collaboration with the Abha General Prison. Commencing on Sunday, March 25, 2018, this month-long course will serve as a valuable opportunity for inmates, equipping them with the necessary skills for a successful transition back into society upon their release from the correctional facility.

Recently, a hands-on training course was conducted at the First Quran Based Intermediate and High School in Abha. The course, organized by Ms. Asma Al-Qahtani, the Supervisor of the Community Service Committee at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, was aimed at promoting the self-study of the English language through contemporary methods.

The Faculty of Languages & Translation at the Women's Campus held the second session of the Sister to Sister Program, an initiative organized by the Scientific Research Committee, on March 19, 2018. The program is designed to inspire and uplift undergraduate students by presenting them with real-life examples of overcoming challenges and achieving goals. These examples were delivered by Master's students who candidly shared their experiences.

Under the guidance of the Dean, Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, and Vice Dean, Dr. Yahya Asiri, the e-Learning Supervisor, Mohsin Khan, spearheaded a workshop entitled "E-Reading Strategies" for students in the Language Enhancement Program (LEP). Held on March 21, 2018, in room A/3/1 from 9 am to 10:30 am, the workshop was met with enthusiastic participation, reaching full capacity.

At a seminar held by King Khalid University's Language Research Center on March 21, 2018, Dr. Mihaita Horezeanu offered an insightful presentation on cloze tests and their practical application. His presentation, entitled "The Gaps that Speak for Themselves or How to Create a Cloze (T) Test," delved into the diverse facets of this unique testing tool.

Earlier this week, an awards ceremony took place to recognize and celebrate outstanding accomplishments in research, service, and extracurricular activities. Among those honored was Dr. Munassir Alhamami, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Languages and Translation.

On February 28, 2018, a seminar organized by the Language Research Center featured a presentation by Mr. Bandar Altalidi, entitled "Institutional Fansubbing: A Case Study of the Fansubbing Initiative 'Autrjim'." The presentation was primarily based on his MA research project, providing valuable insights into the strategies and decisions of volunteer translators within the 'Autrjim' initiative.

On February 19, 2018, the Faculty of Language Translation's Webinar Series featured a notable presentation from Lourdes Ortega, Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University. The E-Learning Deanship of King Khalid University provided support for the webinar, which successfully drew the attention of nearly 170 participants from across the Kingdom.

From Sunday, February 11, 2018 to Thursday, February 15, 2018, the Faculty of Languages and Translation's E-Learning Unit orchestrated the "12^th E-Learning Awareness Campaign." This valuable initiative, aimed at level 1 department students, was held under the auspices of Dean Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi and the oversight of Vice Dean for Academic Development & Quality, Dr. Mohammed S. Assiri.

On February 14, 2018, the Faculty of Languages and Translation's Language Research Center hosted a seminar featuring a thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Haseeb Ahmed. Titled "Environmental Ethics: An Exploration of Islamic Literature," Dr. Ahmed's talk explored Islamic principles relevant to environmental ethics and protection.