Dr. Jameel Ahmad is currently a Professor of English at Jeddah Community College (a unique and paperless college), King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was promoted from an associate professor to the rank of a full professor of English by KAU Scientific Committee for Academic Promotion, KSA, on 23/January/2019 corresponding to 17/05/1440. Way back on Sept. 18, 2012 (2/ 11/ 1433), he was promoted from an assistant professor to an associate professor of English by KAU Scientific Committee for Academic Promotion, KSA.
Research and Teaching Interests
Professor Ahmad has been at the forefront of research in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics for over twenty years. He is core specialist in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). He authored ESP course books which contain integrated language and professional skills. He continues to make cutting-edge contributions to the field. .
He has a unique identity as a successful teacher with more than twenty years’ experience of teaching at under-graduate, graduate and post- graduate levels. He is one of the few ESP teachers who have the passion for teaching Scientific English to the students of medical sciences, teaching of Business English to the students of business and management, teaching of technical English to the students of IT department. Dr. Ahmad also taught English for competitive examinations, such as teaching of essay writing to the aspirants of Indian Administrative Services (IAS) , English for Business Administration, and English for Railway Recruitment Examination etc.
Education
He obtained his PhD, titled ' Structure and Discourse of Scientific English: A study of Scientific Research Articles by Non-Native Users of English' ‘and M.Phil. on ' Role of Educational Technology in English Language Teaching' from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. India. He did M.A and B.A in English Literature with Special paper on Applied Linguistics from A.M.U. India. He has also accomplished with excellence a certificate course and a Post Graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching which are equivalent to CELTA and DELTA, from CIEFL Hyderabad, India.
Member of Editorial Boards of ELT journals
(1) Study in English Language Teaching , published from the UK (2) International Education Research, Published from USA (3) 'English Language Teaching' from Canada.(4) Journal of Education and Learning' from Canada (5) International Journals of English Linguistics' from Canada (6) Studies in Literature and Language, from Canada.(7) Editor of a Newsletter, ASDA'A from JCC. KAU. (8)Editor of MAAS newsletter, published from India.
Teaching Experience since 1996
Professor Ahmad is currently teaching English for Information Technology and English for Business at JCC, King Abdulaziz University, KSA. .
He has been the instructor of different intensive English courses since 2006 at JCC, King Abdulaziz University, KSA. He has taught English at undergraduate, graduate and post graduate levels from 1996-2006 at AMU, Aligarh ,India
One-year experience of teaching English to adults: working class Saudis at JCC, King Abdulaziz University, KSA.
6-month experience of teaching English to Saudi professionals such as receptionists, policemen and adult businessmen in 2006.
Worked as an assistant professor of English at dept. of English. Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh. India. from August 2002 to August 2003.
Four Years' experience of teaching English for Specific Purposes, such as MBA, MFC and Banking Exams and group discussion and essay writing to the aspirants of Indian Civil Services(IAS) as a lecturer at A.M.U.Aligarh. India, from August 2002 to August 2006.
Eight Years' experience of Skill Based English Language Teaching to the higher secondary level students of Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce and Arts, pre-medical and pre-engineering streams at the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, from 1994 to 2002
One-year experience of teaching English language to the undergraduate students from the colleges of Arts, Social Sciences, Life Science and Business of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India during the session 1994-1995.
Published Books
Title: “English for Engineers ” (Textbook) shortly to be published by Scientific Publishing Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is the funded project under Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University. Saudi Arabia.
Title: “English for Business and Management Students” (Textbook) published by Scientific Publishing Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2017
This book is prescribed as a course book for the Students of English for Business at Jeddah Community College, King Abdulaziz University, KSA.
Title: “English for Health Sciences” (Textbook) published by Scientific Publishing Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2015.
Title: "Teaching of Scientific English: An EST Approach". (Reference Book) Published in 2010. by APH Publishing Corporation , Ansari Road Darya Ganj, New Delhi, India,
Title: "Media Technology and English Language Teaching".( Reference Book) Published in 2010. by APH Publishing Corporation , Ansari Road Darya Ganj, New Delhi, India,
Title: "Teaching of English".( Reference Book) Published in 2008. by APH Publishing Corporation , Ansari Road Darya Ganj, New Delhi, India,
Published Scientific Research Papers
Ahmad, J. ( 2017). Facts and Fallacies Regarding LI Usage in EFL Teaching and Learning: A Case Study of Saudi Context. English Language Teaching, UK , 5 (1), 109-133. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/selt.v5n1p109.
Ahmad, J. ( 2016). Technology Assisted Language Learning is a Silver Bullet forEnhancing Language Competence and Performance: A Case Study. International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature, 5 (7), 118-131.
Cited by 3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.5n.7p.118
Ahmad, J. (2015). Traditional & Socio-Cultural Barriers to EFL Learning: A Case Study. English Language Teaching, 8 (12), 191-208. Cited by 5
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v8n12p191
Ahmad, J. (2014). Texting Styles of EFL / ESL Teachers in Saudi Universities: Cultural Perspectives. International Journal of English Linguistics, 4 (6), 30-38. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijel.v4n6p30.
Ahmad, J. (2014). “Teaching of Poetry to Saudi ESL Learners: Linguistic
Approach. Study in English Language Teaching, 2( 1), 122-138. Cited by 7 http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.844.5776&rep=rep1&type=pdf
Ahmad, J. (2013). Technology Assisted Language Learning in Saudi Arabia with Special Reference to Mobile Phones: Teachers Perspectives. Journal of Information Systems Technology & Planning ,– JISTP,USA. 6 (16), 104-112.
Ahmad, J. (2013). Effectiveness of Internet Capable Mobile Phones in Learning Vocabulary with Special Reference to Working Class Saudi EFL Learners. Archives Des Sciences', SWITZERLAND, Geneva, 66 (1) (Indexed in ISI Thomson Reuters) Impact Factor: 0.474. Vol.66 (1) 533-543. Cited by 1
Ahmad, J.(2012). English Language Teaching (ELT) and Integration of Media Technology. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences. and indexed in Science Direct, Scopus and Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index (Web of Science. 47 ( 2012 ) 924 – 929 cited by 20
Ahmad, J.2012). Stylistic Features of Scientific English: A Study of Scientific Research Articles”. English Language and Literature Studies. 2(1), 47-55. Cited by 16
Ahmad, J. (2012). Intentional vs. Incidental Vocabulary Learning. ELT
ELT Research Journal. 1(1), 71-79. Cited by 75
Ahmad, J. (2012). Theoretical Framework & Growing demand of ESP in Saudi Arabia. Archives Des Sciences', SWITZERLAND, Geneva (Indexed in ISI Thomson Reuters) Impact Factor: 0.474. Vol. 65(5), 114-120. Cited by 13
AWARDS AND HONORS
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my distinguished contribution in research activities at Jeddah Community College, KAU during the academic year 2017-2018.
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my distinguished contribution in research activities at Jeddah Community College, KAU during the academic year 2016-2017.
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my distinguished contribution in professional development activities and high performance in managing and conducting workshops and seminars at Jeddah Community College, KAU during the academic year 2016-2017.
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my outstanding contribution in college newsletter “ASDA’A” at Jeddah Community College, KAU during the academic year 2016-2017.
Distinguished instructor award by JCC, King Abdul Aziz University for in recognition of my outstanding commitment, dedication, high performance during the academic year 2015-2016.
Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished contribution in research activities at Jeddah Community College, KAU during the academic year 2015-2016.
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my distinguished contribution in research activities at Jeddah Community College, KAU during the academic year 2014-2015.
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my outstanding contribution to scientific research by Jeddah Community College, KAU, on April 30, 3013.
The Best Instructor Award for my outstanding commitment, dedication, high performance and distinguished contribution in 2012 by JCC, King Abdul Aziz University.
Funded Projects by Deanship of Scientific Research, KAU. Saudi Arabia
Title of Research project: An Exploration of innovative curriculum and effectiveness of Pedagogy of ESP Courses , accepted by Deanship of scientific Research, KAU Saudi Arabia 2018. Project No. (G-116 –156- 1439) Duration of the project: 20/04/1439 H – 20-03-1440
Title of Textbook: English for Engineers and Professionals. Submitted to Deanship of Scientific Research for publication in 2017 , KAU, Saudi Arabia. Project No. (w-05 –156- 1438) Duration of the project: 04/04/1438 H – 04-03-1439
Title of Research: Facts and Fallacies Regarding LI Usage in EFL Teaching and Learning: A Case Study. Project No. (G-135 –156- 1437) Duration of the project: 27/03/1437 H – 26-02-1438
Title of Research: An Empirical Study of Traditional Barriers and Socio- Cultural Impact in learning English in Saudi Arabia. Innovative and Compatible Redressal. Project No. (G-26/ 156/ 1434). Duration of the project: 25/03/1435H – 20- 02-1436.
Title of Textbook: English for Business and Management for Arab Students. Project No. 105/156/1434. Duration of the project: 27/ 04/ 1434H - 27 / 04/ 1435H.
Title of Textbook: English for Health Sciences. Project No. 466/156/1433. Duration of the project: 18 / 01/ 1433H - 18/ 01/ 1435H.
Professional Development: International Exposure
Presented a research paper on the Use of LI in EFL learning and teaching scenario with Special Reference to Saudi Context in in-house training program conducted bimonthly at GRC department, JCC, King Abdulaziz University, KSA, on 21 March 2017.
Presented a research paper on Publishing a Scientific Research Paper in ISI Journals: An Explanation of the Process. in in-house training program conducted bimonthly at GRC department, JCC, King Abdulaziz University, KSA, on No 20, 2014.
Presented a research paper on “Technology Assisted Language Learning in Saudi Arabia with Special Reference to Mobile Phones”: Teachers’ Perspectives’ on 11th April, 2013 in Intellectbase International Consortium, Texas. USA.
Presented a paper on “English Language Teaching and Integration Of Media Technology” in an international conference held in Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus in Feb 8-12, 2012.
Participated in Fourth International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca held in Department Of Education, Hong Kong in May 26-28, 2011.
Participated in an International Conference On “Inside the Saudi Preparatory Year English Program: The Future and Beyond” held in Taiba University. Madina Saudi Arabia. In April 12-13, 2011.
Presented a paper on “Advantages and Management of Online Distance Learning System for English in Indian Scenario”. An International Conference held at Aligarh Muslim University. Aligarh. India in March 22-24, 2011.
Participated in an International Conference On “Indian Writing In English: Tradition And Modernity”. It was held at A.M.U, Aligarh. India in October 26-27, 2002.
Participated in 4 Orientation Programs on ‘Teaching of language skills’ held at A.M.U, Aligarh. India in October 2000.
PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS & seminars
Attended a workshop on “New Perspectives in English Language Teaching , organized by English Language Institute, KAU , Saudi Arabia , From May 13-14/ 2018
Attended a workshop on “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. From Jan 06 – Feb 1, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Classroom Management” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan6, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Learners and their Needs” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan7, 2015
Attended a workshop on “The Learner Centered Approach” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan8, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Teaching Reading” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan13, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Teaching Speaking” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan14, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Teaching Vocabulary” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan26, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Assessment” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan27, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) ” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan28, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Introduction to English for Specific Purposes ” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Jan29, 2015
Attended a workshop on “Teaching Grammar” With British Council Jeddah, KSA. On Feb1, 2015
Attended a workshop on "E-Learning Training" held in 2011 at JCC King Abdul Aziz University. Saudi Arabia in 2011.
Attended a workshop on " 'Course Development of KAU Learning Management System' Conducted by Deanship of Distance Learning, KAU. Saudi Arabia in May 10, 2010.
Attended a Two Week Workshop on Education and Academic accreditation" held at king Fahad Research Center. KAU Saudi Arabia in Feb27- march 9, 2010.
Attended a Workshop on 'Excellence and Innovation development Programs' held at king Fahad Research Center, KAU, Jeddah , Saudi Arabia in April 1-3, 2009.
Attended a Self-Study Workshop (Training program conducted by COE , USA, at JCC, King Abdul Aziz University. 2009
Worked as a Chairman of Standard Six assigned to prepare a draft on Physical Description of Jeddah Community College, Its Health and Safety Plan and Maintenance Plan. (2009)
Attended a Workshop on Strategic Planning at JCC, KSA. 2009
Attended a workshop on the development of excellence and innovative Teaching. KAU. 2009.
Attended 5 workshops on English Language Teaching (ELT) in India