Shamal Abdullah Abdullah
شمال عبداللە عبداللە
Assistant Lecturer
English Language Department
Faculty of Arts
Email: [email protected]
Date of Birth: 1990-06-28
Gender: Male
General Expertise: English Linguistics
Specific Expertise: Computational Linguistics
Employment: full-time
Biography: Shamal Abdullah Abdullah is an Assistant Lecturer at Soran University, specializing in English Language and Linguistics. His academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to both linguistics and technology. Shamal earned his Master's in English Language and Linguistics from Soran University, where he conducted a significant corpus-based thesis on linguistic errors in academic writing. Professionally, he has held the role of Director of the IT and Statistics Directorate at Soran University. His expertise extends to managing technical projects such as the Zar Dictionary mobile application and various web development initiatives. Shamal's scholarly contributions include research on the impact of technology on language learning and linguistic error analysis, enhancing the understanding of language acquisition and application in educational settings.
| Supervision Type | Year | Institute | Faculty / College | Department | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Project | 2021 | Soran University | Arts | English | English Language Teaching Strategies Used by University Teachers: Soran University, English Department as an Example (Student: Safar Abdullah Khidhir) |
| Employment Type | Place of Work | Start Date | End Date | Position | Details | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | Soran University | Dec 2012 | Present | Former Director of QA, Former Director of IT | Lecturer | www.soran.edu.iq |
| Part-Time | Shahid Foundation for Education and Higher Education | Jul 2016 | Dec 2023 | IT Director | Web developer, administering all institutes’ web affairs and data management | www.shahid.ac |
| Full-Time | Jul 2012 | Dec 2012 | Translator/ Team Leader | Working in the oil rig of Binabawi as a translator/interpreter and team leader |
| Year | Institute | Faculty | Department | Stage | Semester | Module Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-18 | 18-19 | 19-20 | Soran University | Arts | Psychology | 1 | - | General English |
| 18-19 | 19-20 | Soran University | Arts | English | 3 | - | Translation and Interpretation |
| 19-20 | 20-21 | Soran University | Arts | English | 1 | 2 | English in Digital Era |
| 20-21 | 21-22 | Soran University | Arts | English | 3 | 6 | Syntax |
| 21-22 | Rwandz Private Technical Institute | English | 2 | 3 | Writing and Short Story | |
| 21-22 | Soran University | Arts | English | 4 | - | Basics of Computational Linguistics |
| 21-22 | 22-23 | 23-24 | Soran University | Arts | English | 2 | 1 | Textual Analysis |
| 22-23 | Soran University | Arts | English | 1 | 2 | Academic Skills |
| 24-25 | Soran University | Arts | English | 3 | 5 | Sociolinguistics |
| University Name | Field of Study | Qualification Type | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soran University | English Language and Literature | Bachelor's Degree | KRI-Iraq | 2012 |
| Soran University | English Language and Linguistics | Master's Degree | KRI-Iraq | 2020 |
| Hamk University | Professional Development Programme (for Kurdistan Pedagogical Experts)) | Certificate | Finland | 2024 |
Email: [email protected]
Office Address : PTE Room, Faculty of Arts Building, Soran UniversityOffice Hours : Mon-Tues: 8:30 - 2:00
Home Address : Roza City, Delzyan, Soran, Erbil, Iraq
Telephone1: 009647508672493
Telephone2: 009647824901252
Research Vision
My research vision is to explore the intersection of linguistics and technology, creating innovative tools and methods to enhance language learning and understanding. By integrating computational techniques with linguistic insights, I aim to make language education more accessible and practical. A significant focus of my work is to use data-driven approaches to study language patterns, such as standard errors, language usage, and phraseology, which can inform targeted solutions for learners and educators. Additionally, I am passionate about developing digital tools that make learning engaging and tailored to individual needs, supporting students in building strong language skills with practical, accessible resources.
Research Interest and Supervision
I am currently able to supervise undergraduate papers, and I am interested in conducting research in the following areas: Computational Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, General English Linguistics, Digital Tools and Technology in Language Education/Learning
| Activity Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conference | SA Abdullah; AD Bazvand. 2018. A Contrastive Corpus-Based Analysis of Epistemic Modality in Academic Discourse by Native and Non-Native English Writers. The 16th International TELLSI Conference on Futurology of English Language. |
| Pre-Conference | Panelist at the Pre-Conference Workshop: International Conference on Education & Teaching (ICET-2024). 28-10-2024 |