Dr. Abdul-Kawi Hizam Al-Shamiri
Translation and Discourse Analysis
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2010: PhD in Comparative Cultural Studies (Media Discourse Analysis and Translation), University of Warwick – UK.
- 1999: MA in Translation Studies, University of Warwick – UK.
- 1993: BA in English Language and Translation, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University – KSA.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
MA & PhD Level (2017 – Present)
Associate Professor at University of Ibb (MA) & University of Taiz (PhD). Courses include: History and Theories of Translation, Political Translation, Literary Translation, Critical Discourse Analysis, Media and Cross-Cultural Communication, Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation.
BA Level (2010 – Present)
Teaching English and Translation at University of Ibb and UST. Courses: Reading/Speaking, Communication Skills, News Translation, Interpretation. Supervised numerous BA research papers.
International Experience (UK)
- 2006–2009: Arabic Instructor (Recognized Lecturer), University of Birmingham.
- 2002–2009: Teacher for non-native speakers, various colleges and schools (City College, South Birmingham College, Ammanah & Muath Schools).
- 2006–2009: Trainer in Yemeni Culture, Communicaid Group, London & Cheltenham.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Dean, Centre for Languages and Translation (University of Ibb, 2015–Present): Oversight of academic/financial affairs, curriculum development, and faculty training.
- Academic Supervisor (UST, 2019–Present): Faculty selection, teaching quality monitoring, and curriculum alignment.
- Head of English Dept (University of Ibb, 2014–2015).
- Vice Dean for Quality Assurance (University of Ibb, 2013–2015).
- President of the University Members’ Union (2013–Present) & Coordination Council of Yemeni University Unions (2017–2019).
OFFICIAL DUTIES & RESEARCH
Member of the University Council, Academic Council, Postgraduate Studies Committee, and University Strategy Preparation Committee at the University of Ibb. Extensive training in Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, and Student-Centered Learning (CAQA, 2011–2014).