Sana Shamaileh
Assistant Professor
- Email: Sana.Shamaileh@zu.ac.ae
- Telephone: +9714 402 1718
- Address: Dubai Academic City, C-L-2-021
Introduction
Dr. Sana Shamaileh is an Assistant Professor at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Zayed University, an Assistant Professor at the English Department at the American University of Sharjah, An EFL Instructor at Manchester Academy of English, An EFL Instructor at the University of Jordan and a freelance translator and interpreter. Sana is Specialised in Modern Languages (English/ Arabic) from the University of Salford/ UK and is interested in teaching English Composition 1,2,3, Advanced Academic Writing, English 101, 102, English for Specific Purposes, Business Communication, Corporate Communication and Translation and Interpreting among others. Sana strives to deliver high-standard education in a positive environment, establish a strong rapport with her students and colleagues and be an active researcher in her field of study.
Roles and Responsibilities
Current:
- Assistant Professor at Language Studies Department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), which requires teaching and participating in research.
- Advising role which requires helping students with registration, add/drop courses among others.
Qualifications
- CELTA Certificate, Cambridge University, UK pass B+ (Above Average), 2014.
- PhD in Modern Languages (English/ Arabic). (The Translation of Parallelism in Political Speeches), University of Salford, UK. Awarded 2011.
- M.A in Translation and Interpreting (Arabic). University of Salford,UK. Awarded 2003.
- B.A in English/Arabic/English Translation and Interpreting, The Applied Science University, Jordan. Awarded 2002.
Previous Positions
1. A judge for the 2020 Translation Grant Fund by the Sharjah Book Authority.
2. 2016- to present: An Assistant Professor at the University College, the College of Education and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), Zayed University (ZU).
3. 2014- 2016: Assistant Professor at the English Department, the American University of Sharjah (AUS).
4. 2013- 2014: EFL Lecturer, Manchester Academy of English, United Kingdom.
5. 2012- 2013: Freelance interpreter for the National Health Service (NHS), Manchester, United Kingdom.
6. 2011- 2012: Freelance translator, the United Nations (UN).
7. 2005-2014: Freelance interpreter and translator, UK.
8. 2003 –2005: EFL Lecturer, the University of Jordan.
Memberships
1. I am a member of the Jordanian Translators' Association (JTA).
2. I am a member of the Association of Professors of English and Translation at Arab Universities (APETAU).
Languages
English and Arabic.
Informal Interests
Cycling, Kick Boxing, going to the movies and travelling.
Research and Professional Activities
1. Shamaileh, S. (Accepted and will be published in the forthcoming issue). The Translation of Parallelism in Arabic Political Speeches between Loss and Compensation: a Comparative Study. International Journal of Arabic and English Studies (IJAES).
2. Shamaileh, S. (Under Review). Linguistic Aspects of Political Discourse
With Reference to English and Arabic Languages. Asia TEFL Journal.
Keywords:
Linguistics, applied linguistics, translation, political discourse, loss/compensation, comparative analysis.
Teaching Areas
I have taught the following undergraduate courses:
1. English Composition (1).
2. English Composition (2).
3. English Composition (3).
4. Business Communication.
5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
6. Offered support at the Zone.
7. Corporate Coomunication.
8. English in the Profession.
9. Advanced Academic Writing.
Shamaileh, S. (Accepted and will be published in the forthcoming issue). The Translation of Parallelism in Arabic Political Speeches between Loss and Compensation: a Comparative Study. International Journal of Arabic and English Studies (IJAES).