Code | C0269 | Units | 4 | Hours | 3 |
Course Overview
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Course Description: This course is designed for Fourth year students at the College of Languages/Dept. of English. It introduces the students to Linguistics, its branches, the significance of linguistics in our life such as sociolinguistics, language planning, neurolinguistics, forensic linguistics,.etc. These activities focus on definitions of the common concepts in the field of linguistics. The course examines the political problems of language as in the case of constitutions, minorities’ languages…. This course is of a purely theoretical and practical nature.
This course is based on linguistic texts. The course starts with the most common definitions of linguistic concepts. It is expected that this course will shed light on the culture-specific problems in Linguistics by the end of this course. The students will be asked to do various types of linguistic topics as homework. The students will be asked to do a lot of homework at home out of 10% marks as inter class activity. The course ends up with an important part tackling the language problems . It is hoped that this course will enrich students' knowledge of linguistic issues and pave the way for the smart students who want to continue their studies in the future in the area of pragmatics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, mass media language, language planning, forensic linguistics
Bachelor in Mosul Iraq Date of acquiring degree 1978
Master in Mosul Iraq Date of acquiring degree 1981 Title of Master Thesis(Voice in English for Science and Technology)
Fine Specialization(Applied Linguistics)
PhD in Stirling Scotland/ UK 1990
The Role of Attitudes in Foreign Language Learning. The First Conference on Linguistics and Translation, University of Mosul, College of Arts, 24-25 April 1993. |
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Motivating Pupils to Learn Foreign Languages: A Field Study. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 1994, vol. 40, 11-28. |
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The Use of Arabic in English Language Lessons at the Intermediate Level: A Field Study. Journal of the College of Teachers, Al-Mustansirriya University, 1994. |
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An Evaluative Study of the Illustrations in Books 1 and 2 of NECI. Journal of the College of Teachers, Al-Mustansirriya University, 1995. |
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A Comparative Study of the Students ' Teaching Practice. Journal of Education and Science, College of Education, University of Mosul, 1995, 17, 320-332. |
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Teaching English at the Primary Level: A Theoretical and Empirical Study. Journal of Education and Science, College of Education, University of Mosul, 2001, vol.29, 3-17. |
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An Evaluative Study of the Presentation of Notions and Functions in the Dialogues of Book II of NECI. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2002, vol.36, 17-38. |
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Analysis of the Teaching Behaviour of the Teachers of English at the Intermediate Schools. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2004, Vol.19, 27-40. |
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The Relationship between Students' Date of Birth and their Interest in English as a Foreign Language. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2005, vol.43, 25-42. |
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Language Learning Strategies. Journal of Humanities. University of Tikrit, 2005. |
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The Use of Teaching Aids in English Language Lessons at the Intermediate Level. Journal of Humanities. University of Tikrit, 2005. |
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Teaching Foreign Languages: The Most Laborious Task. Journal of Humanities. University of Tikrit, 2006, no.11, vol.18, 1-16. |
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The Effect of Studying Literature on Shaping Students Motivation to Learn English at College Level. Th3 3rd Scientific Conference of the College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2006. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2006, no.4, vo.44, 1904-1917. |
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Reflective Teaching: What, How, and for What Purposes. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2006. |
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The Impact of the Use of the Language Laboratory on the Development of Students' Speaking Skills: An Empirical Study. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2007, vol.46, 1-18. |
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The Controversy over the "Age Issue" in Foreign Language Learning. Seeking a Compromise. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2007, vol.52, 115-114. |
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Studying Students' Attitudes towards French as a Second Foreign Language at University Level. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2007. |
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Feedback: A Major Strategy in Teaching Foreign Languages. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2010, vol.56, 1-17. |
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Avoidance in Language Production. The Seventh Scientific Conference of the College of Arts, University of Mosul, of Mosul, 2010 /Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University, 2011, Vol. 60, 1-24. |
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Processes in Speed Reading. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2011, vol.58, 125-153. |
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A Comparative Study of the Use of Simplification as Teaching Strategy at University Level Journal of the Researches of the College of basic Education, University of Mosul, 2011, no.3, vol.10, 638-655. |
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A Comparative Study of University Students' Free Practice of English The First Scientific International Conference on Languages, college of Education, University of Mosul, 2011, Journal of Education and Science, College of Education, University of Mosul, 2011, 18, 70-83. |
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An Investigation of Test Anxiety by EFL University Students: A Field Study. Journal of the Researches of the College of basic Education, University of Mosul, 2012, no.3, vol.13, 775-798 |
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The Effect of Using the Story-Mapping Technique on Reading Comprehension. Journal of Education and Science, College of Education, University of Mosul, 2012. |
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Developing EFL University Students’ Cultural Awareness: A Theoretical Account. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2012, vol.62, 63-88. |
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An Evaluative Study of the Note-Taking Process by Iraqi EFL University Students. Adab Al-Rafidain, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2013. |
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Investigating the Politeness Strategies Employed by Teachers in Iraqi EFL University Classrooms: An Exploratory Study. Adab Al-Rafidain Journal, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2013. |
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Investigating EFL University Students' Learning Styles: A Field Study. Adab Al-Rafidain Journal, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2013, vol.66, 57-96. |
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Investigating the Role of Teachers in Developing EFL Students’ Cultural Awareness at University Level. 5th Visible International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics/ Ishik University and University of Sallahuddin/ Erbil, Iraq, 13-14 April 2014. International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Researches, 2014, no.1. vol.1, 51-74. |
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Evaluating Teachers’ Awareness of the Psychological and Linguistic Principles of Language in Teaching English at the Intermediate Level. Journal of the Researches of the College of Basic Education, University of Mosul. |
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Investigating the Techniques Used by EFL Teachers in Giving the Meaning of New Vocabulary in Teaching Comprehension at University Level. The 7th International Conference (VESAL) held by Ishik University and Salahuddin University in Erbil, April 2016, 551-563. |
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A Multiple Intelligences Based-Teaching of English at University Level. American Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 4, No.13, 2016, 948-953. |
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The "Linguistic Imperialism" Aspect of English as a Foreign Language in Iraq After 2003 from Educated Iraqis' Viewpoint. Nawroz University Academic Journal, Nawroz University, 2017, no.3, vol.6, 32-39. |
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Surveying Personality Characteristics of EFL Learners at University Level in Kurdistan Region-Iraq. WULFENIA Journal, Vol. 24, No. 7; July 2017, 79 89.Austria. |
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The Effect of Arabic Language on EFL University Students’ Use of Metaphorical Expressions in Writing. The First International Conference on Linguistics and Literature, College of Languages, Nawroz University, 7-8 April, 2017. |
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Oral Corrective Feedback: Investigating Kurdish High School Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices International Journal of Englih Linguistics, 2018, No. 6, Vol.6, 115-121. |
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Multiple Intelligence-Based Planning of EFL Classes. Advances in Language and Literary Studies. Volume: 9, Issue 2, 30 April 2018, 98-103, Australia. |
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Investigating Instructors’ Techniques to Develop EFL University Students Conversational Competence. The Academic Journal of Nawroz University, Vol., 7 No. 4, (2018), 261-271. |
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Investigating EFL Students Linguistic Characteristics: The Case Study of Zakho University Students. ORBIS- Scientific e-journal of human Sciences, Vol.14, No.42, 2019, pp.15-25. |
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Investigating EFL Teachers’ Strategies to Engage Learners in “Conversation” Classes at University Level To be published soon in Nawroz University Academic Journal, Nawroz University, Duhok, |
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A Study of Engagement with Reference to Teachers’ Role in Engaging Learners. To be published soon in Nawroz University Academic Journal, Nawroz University, Duhok, |
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Foreign Language Autonomous Learning: A Theoretical Account International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change Vol.12, Issue 4, 2020. |
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Positions:
10. Acting Head of the Dept. of Translation, College of Languages, Nawroz University, Duhok from 7/8/2017 to 1/9/2018.
11. Head of the Dept. of English, College of Languages, Nawroz University, Duhok from 7/8/2017 to date.
Teaching Tasks: (Undergraduate Studies)
10. Phonetics, Phonology, Writing, General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Methodology, Conversation, English 1 and English 3,at the Dept. of English, College of Modern Languages and Humanities, Mamoun University of Science and Technology, Syria.
11. Conversation, Dept. of English, College of Arts, University of Mosul, 2012-2013.
12. Conversation, Methods of Research, Linguistics and Translation, Dept. of English, College of Languages, Nawroz University, Dohuk 2012-2013 to date.
Teaching Tasks (M.A. Studies):
Education, 1994/1995-----1996/1997 (The only years of post-
graduate studies at the College)
12. Applied Linguistics, M. Ed. students, Faculty of Humanities, College of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Duhok, 2011-2012.
13. Applied Linguistics, M. A. students, Dept. of English, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul, 2012-2013.
14. Lexicology, M. A. Students, Alexandaria University Programme
at Nawroz University, 2015-2016.
15. Academic Writing, M.A. Students, Duhok Poly Technic University, 2016-2017 to date.
16. Civil Law, M. A. Students, College of Law, University of Mosul, 2017-2018 to date.
17. Human Rights, M. A. Students, College of Law, University of Mosul, 2017-2018 to date.
18. International Law, M. A. Students, College of Law, University of Mosul, 2017-2018 to date.
19. Applied Linguistics, M. A. Students, Dept. of English, College of Arts, University of Mosul, First Term, 2017-2018.
20. Linguistics, M. A. Students, Dept. of English, College of Arts, University of Mosul, First Term, 2017-2018.
Teaching Tasks:
Teaching Tasks (Ph.D.):
Arts, from 1992/1993 to 2002/2003.
- Books
Conferences and Workshops:
and Salahuddin University in Erbil, April 2014.
and Salahuddin University in Erbil, April 2016.
15. AWorkshop and presentations of the modules to be integrated in the training course of University instructors / Kurdistan Region, Erbil Inter. Hotel, 9.1.2019.
16. A workshop on Bologna System and Finalnd’s Educational System, University of Zakho, 21.1.2019.
17. AWorkshop on ELT Reform in Kurdistan Region, Erbil Inter. Hotel, 29.1.2019.
18. AWorkshop by KScien Organization on Research Publication by Kurdistan University Academics. 22.3.2020.
19. AWorkshop and the final presentations of the modules of the pedagogy training course of University instructors / Kurdistan Region, Online 7.5.2020.
Other Previous and Current Activities:
19. Member of the Examination Committee, College of Languages, Nawroz University 2016-2017 to date.
20. Lecturer at Kurdistan Professional Training Courses / Duhok Centre, summer 2019.
21. Lecturer atthe courses held for university lecturers by GIZ Organization in Duhok and Zakho, Spring and Summer 2019.
22. Scientific evaluator for more than (100) research papers submitted for publication in the academic journals of the universities of Mosul, Duhok and Zakho.
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