Mujeeb Ali Murshed Qasim

Mujeeb Ali Murshed Qasim

Associate Prof., Sana’a University, (2022-)

Head of Translation Department, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a Univ. (2024)

Head, Translation Unit, Sana’a Univ. (2013- 2018)

Lecturer, KSU, KSA (2008-2010)

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Profile:

Highly-motivated instructor with excellent communication and organizational skills. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas & can communicate clearly and effectively with students and people from different social and professional backgrounds. Specialized in teaching literature and translation in practice; in addition to almost teaching every subject in the undergraduate level.

Professional Experience:

August 2024 –	Head of Translation Department, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a Univ. Yemen.
April 2022-	Associate Prof., English Dept., Faculty of Languages, Sana’a Univ. Yemen. Teaching literature and linguistic subjects. Providing assistance to the Quality Assurance Unit and developing course specifications of some literature and linguistic subjects. Supervising and examining multiple PhD and MA theses, both internally and externally. Organizing English Department competitions, including Essay Writing, Elocution, Extempore Speech, Creative Writing, Quiz, among others. Preparing students for academic activity of prescribed play performances. Supervising graduation research projects.
July 2021-	Head of Quality Assurance Unit, CCTLT, Sana’a University.
Nov. 2018- 2019	Assistant Prof., Yemeni Academy for Graduate Studies, Sana’a, Yemen. Identifying and training students on various types of specialized translations. Providing students with technical advice on proper text analysis and technological application implementation.
Jan. 2014-	Assistant Prof. Translation Courses, Higher Diploma Program, CCTLT, Sana’a University. Teaching courses in the field of economic, commercial, political, media and legal translation. Introducing students to new technologies and techniques in translation. Supervising students’ researches and on-the-job trainings.
April 2013- March 2018	Head, Translation Unit, CCTLT, Sana’a University. Responsible for all translation affairs and leading a team of more than 50 translators in 18 international languages and 10 staff while building their capacity to function effectively. Translation of books, manuals, guides, booklets, brochures, CVs, biographies; in addition to, contracts, agreements, research papers, abstracts, certificates, transcripts … etc. Checking, revising, editing, verifying and proofreading all outputs. Proactively putting forward ideas, solutions, proposals, and new ways of working; developing the annual progress report.
Sept 2008- July 2010	English Lecturer, English Dept., College of Arts and Science, Wadi Addawasser, King Saud University, KSA. Besides teaching, I worked as Acting Director of Students’ Affairs; Examination Control Member;Dept. Timetable Coordinator; and Dept. Council Reporter.
Sept. 2004- June 2008	General English instructor,Yemen Petroleum Center, Sana’a, Yemen. General English instructor,Center of Translation and Language Teaching, Sana’a University. ESP instructor, Faculty of Languages, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, and Faculty of Computer at Sana’a University.

Education:

Promoted to Associate Professor, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2022.
Ph.D. in English Literature, Banaras Hindu University, India, 2013.
Master’s Degree in English, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2008.
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2004.

Professional Courses:

Research Publication in Indexed International Journals,Department of Scientific Research, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2024.
EndNote Program, Department of Scientific Research, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2024.
SPSS Statistics Program, Department of Scientific Research, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2024.
Literary Theories & Research Methodology, BHU, India-2010-2011.
PC Diploma, Yemen Computer Company Limited, September 2004.
Courses in French, Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University 2000-2002.

Authorship:

Co-Author, English 101 (University Requirement Textbook), Sana’a University, June 2024.
Author, English 102 (University Requirement Textbook), Sana’a University, October 2024.

Publications in Refereed International Journals:

“Cultural Studies in a Globalizing World: An Investigation of Communicative Codes”. Alandalus University Journal. Volume 9, Issue 59, April-June 2022. Pp. 177-190. Print.
“The Alchemist: Defining Islam and Arabs Through Defaming”. Alandalus University Journal. Volume 9, Issue 55, April-June 2022. Pp. 250-265. Print.
“Translating a Political Discourse: Power of Words”. Al-Nasser University Journal. Sana’a- Yemen. Volume 18, July-Dec. 2021. Pp. 2-17. Print.
“V. S. Naipaul’s Biography, Autobiography and Autobiographical Novel”. Language in India. (Volume 11: 11 Nov. 2011): Pp. 621-46. Print & Web.
“Religious and Social Life in V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas”. Muse India. (Nov-Dec Issue, 2011) Web.

“A Study of the Autobiographical Elements in V. S. Naipaul’s The Mystic Masseur”. Lapis Lazuli (An International Literary Journal). Vol. II Issue I (Spring 2012) ISSN 2249-4529. Web.
“Superstitions in V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas”. Contemporary Discourse: A Peer Reviewed International Journal. (Jan Issue, 2012). Pp. 184-87. Print.

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Participation in Conferences, Symposia & Workshops:

Delivered a presentation entitled“Impact of Political Ideologies on Translation” atthe “International Translation Day” event,organized by Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, Yemen, Sept. 2024.
Participated in a Workshop on “Course Specifications: Department of English” held by Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, Aug. 2019.
A Committee Member for “Evaluating the Courses of English Department”, National University, Sana’a, Yemen, 2018.
Participated in a Workshop on “NinethOccupational Development Course for Teaching Staff” conducted by Quality Assurance & Academic Accreditation Center, Sana’a University, Feb. 2016.
Participated as a Speaker in the “First Scientific Forum of Yemeni Translators”, organized by Yemenia University, Sana’a, 28 Feb. 2016.
Participated as a Trainer, holding a workshop entitled, “Translation Techniques: Mass Media – Correspondence – Documentation), Faculty of Languages, Sana’a University, 30 Jan. – 3 Feb. 2016.
Participated ina Workshop on “How to Write for and Get Published in Scientific Journals and Manuscripts” conducted by Springer, Edonz and Central library, BHU, 24^th Jan. 2013.
Participated inan International conference on “7^th Biennial World Shakespeare Conference on Shakespeare Across Cultures”, BHU, Varanasi, India, Dec. 2012. (Paper: The Arabic Interpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: A Case Study).
Participated ina Workshop on “Teaching Shakespeare through Performance” conducted by Shakespeare Society of Eastern India, Kolkata, 3-5 Dec, 2012.
Participated inan International conference on “Decolonizing the Stage: Paradigm, Practice and Politics”, BHU, Varanasi, India, Nov. 2011. (Paper: “Dramatic Conflict in Wole Soyinka’s Plays”).
Participated inan International conference on “Theory at Work: Text, History and Culture”, BHU, Varanasi, India, Nov. 2010. (Duty: A two-session Rapporteur).
Participated in“A Workshop on English for Specific Purposes” held at Sana’a University, March 2006, by Global Involvement through Education & Lincoln University.

Membership of Bodies & Societies:

Member of MELOW (The Society for the Study of the Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the World) &MELUS-India (The Society for the Study of the Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States); (March 2013- )