CLT Students Leap Into Language at Swansea University
CLT Students Shine in Swansea: An International Summer of Learning
Bridging Nations Through Language and Cultural Exchange
On March 23, 2019, the 5th Annual Forum, "Modern Strategies in Teaching English," took place at the Saudi German Hospital. The College of Languages and Translation, in partnership with Al Khaleej Training and Education, orchestrated the event. The forum's central objective was to provide a platform for discussing contemporary concepts in English language teaching. The event unfolded under the expert guidance of Dr. Mowafiq Al-Momani, consisting of two sessions and six enlightening presentations.
Swansea University: UK's University of the Year (2019)
Swansea University, crowned as the University of the Year in the 2019 What Uni Student Choice Awards, holds a stellar reputation in the UK.
Rector Prof. Falleh Al-Solamy's Vision:
Swansea Alumnus Establishes Student Exchange.
The innovative language program is a result of the vision of King Khalid University Rector, Prof. Falleh Al-Solamy, an alumnus of Swansea University with a Ph.D. in mathematics. Rector Al-Solamy played a significant role in establishing a student exchange agreement with his former university.
Students representing KKU & KSA, poised for leadership.
"I take immense pride in the students who represented King Khalid University and the Kingdom at Swansea. We anticipate these students will go on to assume leadership roles in their respective fields."
- Dean Dr. Abdullah Al-MelhiDr. Yahya Asiri on Program Success:
Dr. Yahya Asiri, the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, was instrumental in transforming the summer English program into reality in 2019. He expressed satisfaction at the excellent learning experience the students had and the mutual benefits accrued from the cultural exchange during their UK visit.
Dr. Alhamami: "Participants' performance was outstanding."
Dr. Munassir Alhamami also shared his pleasure at the program's success. As the on-site supervisor throughout the program, he said, "The participants' performance was outstanding, and they deserve the highest accolades. Despite the program's intensity, they exemplified the values of the College of Languages and Translation and King Khalid University."
Mutual Appreciation & Anticipation for Future Exchanges
The Swansea University partnership team were equally pleased with this maiden effort, expressing their appreciation for our students and their anticipation for future exchanges. King Khalid University also plans to host students from Swansea soon.
The selected students for the Swansea language program included:
- Abdullah Al-Shahrani
- Abdulaziz Al-Asmari
- Abdullah Yahya
- Ahmed Asiri
- Ali Al-Humhum
- Hazaa Al-Zahrani
- Nawaf Al-Qahtani
Significant Media Coverage (SPA, Local, UK)
News of the program received significant coverage in various publications, including the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), both locally and in the UK.
CLT's Commitment: Developing International Programs, Aiming for Top 200 University Ranking.
The College of Languages and Translation remains committed to its students and strives to develop more successful international programs in the future. Building partnerships with domestic and international institutions aligns with King Khalid University's strategy to achieve a top 200 ranking.
