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Ala'a Ismael Challob (Professor)
PhD in English Language-Applied Linguistics
Lecturer
English - Education for Humanities
dr.alaaismael@uoanbar.edu.iq
Biography
Prof. Ala’a Ismael Challob (Ph.D.) is currently a professor of applied linguistics in the Dept. of English/College of Education for Humanities/University of Anbar. He attained his Ph.D. Degree from the National University of Malaysia ) July, 2018(. Dr. Ala’a has been a university professor since 2003 where he has taught many courses in his field of study at both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. In addition, he has appointed as an internal and external examiner for many postgraduate students. He also acted as a head and a member of the postgraduate and scientific committees for many years. He also cooperated with many international Scopus indexed journals as an editorial member and reviewer in the field of his expertise. Dr. Ala’a has published many research articles in international Scopus journals. His research interests are Applied Linguistics, Blended Learning, Flipped Learning, and Computer Assisted Language.
E-mail: dr.alaaismael@uoanbar.edu.iq
Publication
*Journals:
Challob, A.I., & Alkubaisi, A. (2005). A Critical Analysis of the English Language Teaching Method, Suggestopedia. Journal of Humanities & Economics. July, No. (7).
Challob, A.I. (2007). Difficulties Faced by Iraqi College Students of English in Summary Writing. Al- Anbar University Journal for Humanities. June, No. (7).
Challob, A.I. (2008). A Comparison between the Effects of Pre –Written Vs. Post – Written Study Questions on the Achievement of College Students in English Reading Comprehension. Journal of Al-Ustath, No. (77).
Challob, A.I., & Shwaysh, M.A. (2010). An Analysis of EFL Student Teachers’ Teaching Behaviours of Al-Anbar University in the Teaching Practice Period. Al- Anbar University Journal for Humanities. March, No. (1).
Challob, A.I., & Jasim, F.M. (2011). Strategies of Refusing Invitations Employed by Iraqi Foreign Language Learners of English. Journal of Al-Ma’arf University College, No. (16).
Challob, A.I., Nadzrah A.B. & Hafizah L. (2016). The Influence of Blended Learning on EFL Students' Writing Apprehension and Writing Performance: A Qualitative Case Study. European Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 1 (2): 253-266. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v9n6p229
Challob, A.I., Nadzrah A.B. & Hafizah L. (2016). Collaborative Blended Learning Writing Environment: Effects on EFL Students’ Writing Apprehension and Writing Performance. English Language Teaching 9 (6): 229-241.
Challob, A. I., Alkhatat, A.S., & Sulaiman, W.A. (2019). Investigating the Obstacles that Face Primary and Intermediate Students in Using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) from Teachers' Perspectives. Journal of the College of Basic Education-Mustansiriyah University. A Specific Issue for the 19th Scientific Conference Held in the College of Basic Education- Mustansiriyah University
Challob, A. I., Alkhatat, A.S., & Sulaiman, W.A. (2019). The Effect of MALL in Teaching Summarization Strategies on Intermediate Students' Writing Achievement. Alsalam University Journal, No.3, 2019
Challob, A.I., Nadzrah A.B. & Hafizah L. Using Online Collaborative Peer Reviewing to Enhance EFL Students' Individual and Collaborative Writing Performance. (In process for publication).
Lectures
Academic certificates
- Got B.A. in English Language in the academic year (1997-1998) from University of Al-Mustansiriyah/College of Basic Education/ Dept. of English with an average (82.216), (the second among his classmates), according to the University Order No.(1761) on 25-7-1998.
- Got M.A. in Applied Linguistics/ Teaching English as a Foreign Language in the academic year (2003-2004) from University of Al-Mustansiriyah/College of Basic Education/ Dept. of Higher Studies with an average (76.305), (the first among his classmates), according to the University Order No.(1509) on 26-8-2003.
- M.A. Thesis Title: The Relationship between Learners' Attitudes and their Achievements in English.
- Got Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics/ Computer Assisted Language Learning in the academic year (2017-2018) from the National University of Malaysia/Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/ School of Language Studies.
- Ph.D. Thesis Title: Collaborative Blended Learning in EFL Writing: A Study on Students' Writing Apprehension, Writing Performance, and Perception.
Supervision
The Influence of Using Online Discussion on the Development of EFL Students' Grammar at the University Level (M.A. student-2020).
Synonymy as a Cohesive Device in Students' English Essay Writing (M.A. student-2020).
Politeness Strategies of Online Chatting Employed by Iraqi EFL Students in Al-Anbar Distinguished Schools (M.A. student-2022).
Other
Membership and Positions Held:
- (2003-ongoing): Member of the teaching staff in the Dept. of English/College of Education/University of Anbar.
- (2003-2012): Member of the examining committee in the Dept. of English /College of Education/University of Anbar.
- (2005 - ongoing): Member of the Iraqi Teachers Association.
- (2009 - ongoing): Member of the Iraqi Virtual Science Library (IVSL).
- (2010-2013): Director of the Consultative Bureau of Languages and Translation/University of Anbar.
- (2010- ongoing): Reviewer for journals in the field of applied linguistics and language studies published inside and outside of Iraq.
- (2010- ongoing): Reviewed many Ph.D. and M.A. thesis as a linguistic expert in Iraq.
- (2010- ongoing): Reviewed many Ph.D. and M.A. thesis as a scientific expert in Iraq.
- (2010- ongoing): Examined many Ph.D. and M.A. students in the field of applied linguistics and language studies in many universities Iraq as Viva member.
- (2010- ongoing): Member of the admission committee of master applicants in the Dept. of English/ College of Education for Humanities/ University of Anbar.
- (2010- ongoing): Member of the admission committee of B.A. applicants in the Dept. of English/ College of Education for Humanities/ University of Anbar.
- (2011- ongoing): Member of the Iraqi Translators Association.
- (2017- ongoing): Became a certified reviewer of the Journal (Studies in Educational Evaluation), one of the Scopus journals of Elsevier Publishing centre.
- (2017- ongoing): Member of scientific committee in the Dept. of English/ College of Education for Humanities/ University of Anbar.
- (2017- ongoing): Member of higher studies committee in the Dept. of English/ College of Education for Humanities/ University of Anbar.
- (2017- ongoing): Member of Similarity Index Report Committee for articles and thesis in the Dept. of English/ College of Education for Humanities/ University of Anbar.
Training Courses Attended:
- A qualitative course in teaching methods held in the University of Al-Mustasiriyah, Baghdad-Iraq, (2003).
- An Internet and Computing Core leadership (IC3) held in the IT Center, College of Computers, University of Anbar, (2012).
- TOFEL( ITP), held in the TOEFL Center, University of Anbar, (2012).
- IELTS, held in the British Council-Iraq-Erbil/ University of Sulaymaniyah, (2012).
- A workshop entitled “ATLAS. ti: Managing your Literature Review” held at the Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 6th December, 2014
- A workshop entitled “Journal Writing” organized by the UKM Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 15th May, 2015.
- A workshop entitled “Writing a Qualified Ph.D Proposal” organized by the UKM Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 16th August, 2015.
- A workshop entitled “How to Manage and Write Literature Review Successfully” organized by the UKM Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 9th April, 2015.
- A workshop entitled “Getting many Citations for your Papers” organized by the UKM Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 1st June, 2016.
- A workshop entitled “Killer Questions in Viva” organized by the UKM Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 9th July, 2016.
- A workshop entitled “Managing Thesis Effectively Using MS Word: Gaya UKM Template” held in the UKM Graduate Centre, UKM- Bangi, Malaysia on the 6th August, 2016.
- Successfully completed every module within a programme entitled “Certified Peer Reviewer Course” held on Saturday 18 April, 2020 and got Certificate of Excellence from the Researcher Academy which belong to Elsevier publishing center.