Waleed Nasser Mersal Alrasheedy
Professor
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & TRANSLATION/FOUNDATION YEAR
Fahad Bin Sultan University
Saudi Arabia
Biography
ï¶ Education: 2007-11: (BA in English) o University: Tabuk University, K.S.A. o GPA: 4.13/5.00. 2014-15: (MA in TESOL) o University: Arkansas Tech University, U.S.A. o GPA: 4.00/4.00. ï¶ Current Job: o Lecturer, Foundation Year Program, Fahad Bin Sultan University, Tabuk, KSA. o Part-time Teacher, English Language Center, Tabuk University, KSA. ï¶ Research, Papers, and Projects: 1. Understanding Semiotics and its Role in the Learning Process. 2. A Closer Look at “On Linguistic Aspects of Translation” by Roman Jakobson. 3. A Reflection on the Theory and Practice of Translation. 4. Teaching People of Other Cultures. 5. The Challenges Facing Mexican Students in the United States. 6. Alternatives to Cumulative Achievement Tests. 7. A General Look at the American Education System in Public Schools and Universities. 8. Designing an Extensive Reading Program. 9. Designing a Comprehensive Reading Exam. ï¶ Training & Expertise: 2009: (English Language Extensive Program) o Institution: Auckland University. o Duration: 2 months. o Sponsor: Tabuk University. 2011: (Teacher Field Training) o Institution: Allith Bin Sa'ad Middle School, Tabuk, K.S.A. o Duration: 3 months. 2012-2013: (مرØÙ„Ø© اللغة ÙÙŠ الماجستي(Language Training) o Institution: ELTI, UNCC, U.S.A. o Duration: 18 months. o Program: King Abdullah's Scholarship Program. 2014: (English Language Teacher) o Institution: New Horizon, Tabuk, K.S.A. o Duration: 3 months. 2014-15: (Representative Board Member) o Place: Russellville, AR, U.S.A. o Organization: Islamic Center of Russellville.
Research Interest
1. Understanding Semiotics and its Role in the Learning Process. 2. A Closer Look at “On Linguistic Aspects of Translation” by Roman Jakobson. 3. A Reflection on the Theory and Practice of Translation. 4. Teaching People of Other Cultures. 5. The Challenges Facing Mexican Students in the United States. 6. Alternatives to Cumulative Achievement Tests. 7. A General Look at the American Education System in Public Schools and Universities. 8. Designing an Extensive Reading Program. 9. Designing a Comprehensive Reading Exam.