Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq

PROFILE SUMMARY

I am a PhD in Applied Linguistics with specialization in CALL, teacher development and open & distance learning. I have 30 years teaching experience at university level in Pakistan and abroad. I have published three books and more than 40 articles in international and Pakistani research journals. I have been an active member of many organizations like Higher Education Commission Pakistan, National Committee on English Pakistan, Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers, TESOL Arabia, KSA Association of Language Teachers, etc. I have organized and presented at various ELT conferences in Pakistan and abroad. At Taif University, I, as head of the PD Unit, have introduced and supervised MA TESOL program, professional development activities (online and onsite) in collaboration with international publishers/organizations, quality assurance, etc. At Allama Iqbal Open University, I, as HoD, initiated several academic and professional activities including revision of courses, course outlines for MS and PhD programs, professional development activities in collaboration with RELO USA, launching of an ELT journal, online/onsite English language courses, etc.

QUALIFICATION
PhD	Applied Linguistics	National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan	2010
MA	TEFL	Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan	1998
MA	English	Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan	1989

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor	Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad	Since – 2021
Associate Professor	Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad	2018 – 2019
Associate Professor	Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia	2017 – 2018
Assistant Professor	Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia	2011 – 2017
Assistant Professor	Foundation University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Rawalpindi	2010 – 2011
Lecturer	Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad	2001 – 2010
Lecturer	International Islamic University, Islamabad	1992 – 1994
Lecturer	FG College, H-9, Islamabad	1991 – 1992

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director	Short Term Educational Programme (STEPS), AIOU, Islamabad	1995 – 1996

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
HoD	Department of English Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad	Since – 2021
Chairman	Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad	2018 – 2019
Head of Department	Foundation University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Rawalpindi	2010 – 2011
Deputy Director	Self-Access Centre, Dept. of English Language & Applied Linguistics, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad	2001 – 2010
Editor	Editing Cell, AIOU, Islamabad	1996 – 2001

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member	Linguistic and Literature Review, UMT, Lahore, Pakistan
Member	Gomal University Journal of Research, Gomal University, Pakistan
Member	Ariel-An International Journal of English Language and Literature, Institute of English Language and Literature University of Sindh Jamshoro Pakistan
Member	International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Asian Economic and Social Society, Pakistan (ISSN 2306-9910)
Member	Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan (ISSN 2225-2827)
Member	International Journal of Education and Practice, Pakistan (ISSN 2311-6897)
Member	Journal of English Language, Literature and Linguistics, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Member	Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan
Member	National Committee on English, Higher Education Commission Pakistan (2004-2010)
Member	Chair CALL/Distance Education Sub-committee, National Committee on English, Higher Education Commission Pakistan (2004-2010)
Member	IATEFL, UK
Member	Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers (Life member)
Member	Pakistan Education Foundation (Life member)
Member	Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Language Teachers (KSALT)

HONORS & AWARDS
1.	Research Award – Taif University, 2013, 2014, 2015
2.	Certificate of Appreciation – Coordinator Professional Development Program of Taif University English Language Centre, 2011-2017
3.	Appreciation Certificate – Member of HEC National Committee on English, 2010
4.	Appreciation Certificate – Spelt Islamabad 1992-1999
5.	Hornby Trust Long Term Award, British Council, Islamabad, 2001. (Award was approved but could not avail the opportunity)
6.	International Visitor – USA Embassy, Islamabad, 1994

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1.	Al-Malki E., Javid C. Z., Farooq M. U., Algethami G. F., and Al-Harthi A. A. (2022). Analysis of the English Language Needs of the Saudi Tourism Workforce: A First Step into Designing ESP Teaching Materials. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 21(2), 72-88, Doi:10.26803/ijlter.21.2.5
2.	Al-Malki E. A. A., Al-Harthi A. A. A., Javid C. Z., Farooq M. U., and Algethami G. F. (2022). Comparative Determination of Communicative Competence of Saudi Students of English for Tourism and Hospitality (SSETH) to Develop ESP Course Content. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 21(4), 46-62, Doi: 10.26803/ijlter.21.4.3
3.	Qazi, M.H. & Farooq, M.U. (2020) Identity Construction of Malala Yousafzai in the Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Editorials in Two Pakistani English Newspapers. Journal of Critical Inquiry. 19(I)
4.	Farooq, M.U. & Soomro, A.F. (2018). Teachers and technology: Recent trends in English language teaching in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of English Linguistics. 8(5), 10-19
5.	Akram, F., Farooq, M.U. & Ali, S. (2018). Learning Styles: An Investigation of the Preferred Learning Choices and Behaviours of Saudi Learners in EFL Classrooms at Taif University. Journal of Education and Educational Development, 5(2). 60-74
6.	Gulzar, M.A., Ali, M.M., Javid, C.Z. & Farooq, M.U. (2018). The Implications of Trends in Punjabi: As a Covert and /or an Overt Prestige in Pakistan. Kashmir Journal of Language Research. 21 (2). 59-75
7.	Soomro, A.F. & Farooq, M.U. (2018). EFL learners’ attitude towards developing speaking skills at the university of Taif, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of English Linguistics. 8(3), 318-327
8.	Farooq, M.U. (2018). Engaging the 21st Century Learner through Social Media. SPELT Quarterly. 33(3), 2-18
9.	Mahmood, M.T., Farooq, M.U., & Shahzad, M. (2018). Smartphone usage of college students and its impact on traditional media, Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. 26(2).
10.	Farooq, M.U., Riaz. K. & Javid, C.Z. (2017). Impact of emotional intelligence on academic achievement of English language learners, Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. 25(2), 1-34
11.	Farooq, M.U., Javid, C.Z., & Umer, M. (2017). Cultural implications in English language teaching Classroom, International Journal of English Linguistics, 8(3), 177-185
12.	Farooq, M.U., Soomro, A.F. & Sipra, M.A. (2017). Creating a quality learning environment for English language learners in Saudi universities, Kashmir Journal of Language Research. Vol.20, No.2, pp.137-148
13.	Javid, C.Z., Farooq, M.U. & Soomro, A.F. (2016). A comparative investigation of perceived characteristics of effective teachers in Saudi EFL context, Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 19(1), pp.96-110
14.	Farooq, M.U. (2016). Developing teachers’ expertise to teach English language: An evaluative study of professional development programme at Taif University English Language Centre, Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2016, 6(2), pp. 274-282
15.	Sipra, M.A, Alsolami, T & Farooq, M.U. (2016). Exposure to two languages never impedes L2 acquisition, Arab World English Journal, 7(2), pp. 429-444
16.	Umer, M., Farooq, M.U. & Gulzar, M.A. (2016). Formative assessment has to be made formative: It does not work itself, Journal of Education and Research, 12(2), 1-18
17.	Javid, C.Z., Farooq, M.U., Umer, M. & Gulzar, M.A. (2016). A Gender-based Investigation of Saudi ELF learners’ Attitude towards English Language Teaching, Journal of Critical Inquiry, 15(1). pp.44-66
18.	Umer, M., Farooq, M.U. & Zahid, C.Z. (2016). Formative Assessment Failing to Promote Saudi Undergraduates’ Academic Competence. Journal of Language, Linguistics and Literature. 4. pp.1-23
19.	Farooq, M.U. (2015). Effects of learner autonomy on teaching practices and outcomes in an ELT classroom, European Journal of Scientific Research, 129(3), pp.326-339
20.	Farooq, M.U. & Jahan, I. (2015). Quality assurance in English language teacher education programmes through distance education in Pakistan, European Journal of Scientific Research, 129(4), pp.487-494
21.	Farooq, M.U. (2015). Creating a communicative language teaching environment for improving students’ communicative competence at EFL/EAP university level, International Education Studies, 8(4), pp. 171-191
22.	Farooq, M.U, Fatima, Y. & Javid, C.Z. (2015). Enhancing writing skills through blogs in an undergraduate English language classroom in Pakistan, Linguistic & Literature Review, II(1), pp. 15-27
23.	Javid, C.Z. & Farooq, M.U. (2015). Experimenting in-house EMP course contents for Saudi medical undergraduates: Lessons learned, Journal of Critical Inquiry, 13(I), pp.38-57
24.	Farooq, M.U., Javid, C.Z. & Safder, M. (2015). Web-based teacher education in Pakistan: Infrastructure and perceptions of trainee teachers, Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research, 4(1), pp. 23-40
25.	Farooq, M.U., Gulnaz, F. & Umer, M. (2015). Communicative language teaching: Students’ understanding and practices, Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 18(2), pp. 197-213
26.	Umer, M., Javid, C.Z., & Farooq, M.U. (2015). Formative assessment and consequential validity: A practice yet to be truly implemented in Saudi higher education, Pakistan Journal of Education, 32(2), pp. 75-99
27.	Farooq, M.U. (2014). Designing an e-model for open and distance learning in Pakistan, Journal of Education and Practice, 5(6), pp.165-177
28.	Farooq, M.U. (2014). Emotional intelligence and language competence: A case study of the English language learners at Taif University English Language Centre, Studies in Literature and Language, 8(1), pp.6-19
29.	Farooq, M.U., Javid, C.Z., Gulzar, M.A. & Umer, M. (2014). Technology and English language teacher education programs in Pakistan: Emerging Trends, Journal of Language, Linguistics and Literature, 2, pp. 55-76
30.	Farooq, M.U. & Mahmood, M.T. (2014). Enhancement of English language programs of Allama Iqbal Open University through technology, Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 22(2), pp. 43-69
31.	Farooq, M.U., Siddiqui, S. & Javid, C.Z. (2013). E-tutoring in teacher development programmes for English language teachers through distance education in Pakistan, Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 16(1), pp.141-159
32.	Javid, C.J., Farooq, M.U. & Umer, M. (2013). An investigation of Saudi EFL learners’ writing problems: A case study along gender-lines, Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 16(1), pp.179-203
33.	Umer, M., Javid, C.Z. & Farooq, M.U. (2013). Formative assessment: Learners’ preferred assessment tasks, learning strategies & learning materials, Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 16(2), pp.109-134
34.	Gulzar, M.A., Farooq, M.U., & Umer, M. (2013). Inter-sentential patterns of code-switching: A gender-based investigation of male and female EFL teachers, International Education Studies, 6(11). pp.144-159
35.	Farooq, M.U., Asmari, A.R. & Javid, C.Z. (2012). Learning skills in a virtual classroom, British Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(2), pp.43-56
36.	Javid, C.Z., Farooq, M.U., & Gulzar, M.A. (2012). Saudi English-major undergraduates and English teachers’ perception regarding effective ELT in the KSA: A comparative study, European Journal of Scientific Research, 85(1), pp.55-70
37.	Farooq, M.U., Asmari, A.R. & Javid, C.Z. (2012). A Study of online English language teacher education programmes in distance education context in Pakistan, English Language Teaching, 5(11), pp.91-103
38.	Javid, C.Z., Asmari, A.R. & Farooq, M.U. (2011). Saudi undergraduates’ motivational orientation towards English language learning along gender and university major lines: A comparative study, European Journal of Social Sciences, 27(2), pp.283-300
39.	Farooq, M.U. & Gulzar, M.A. (2011). Interaction with tutors and peers in a virtual classroom: A case study of online English language teaching program in Pakistan, The Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, XIX(1), pp 21-42
40.	Farooq, M.U. (2010). Creating virtual learning environment for English language teaching programmes, Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 12(2), pp. 01-16
41.	Farooq, M.U. & Gulzar, M.A. (2010). Cost-effectiveness of computer-mediated communication in distance education context in Pakistan, Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 18(01), pp. 147-170
42.	Farooq, M.U. (2010). Computer-medicated communication in English language teacher education programmes, NUML Research Magazine, 8(2), pp. 70-108
43.	Gulzar, M.A. & Farooq, M.U. (2009). Linguistic controversy: Promotion of English as a status language in the domain of education, Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 17(1), pp. 01-12
44.	Gulzar, M.A., Farooq, M.U., & Umer, M. (2013). Inter-sentential patterns of code-switching: A gender-based investigation of male and female EFL teachers, International Education Studies, 6(11). pp.144-159

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