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Academic Qualification
- PhD - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester
- M.A - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya
- Education in TESOL - Bachelor Degree, Warwick University
Rafidah Bt. Sahar (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Pagoh Campus
KULLIYYAH OF LANGUAGES AND MANAGEMENT
Other's position:
Head, Kulliyyah of Languages and Management
srafidah@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Rafidah holds a Bachelor degree in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (University of Warwick, United Kingdom), a Master's in English Literature (University of Malaya), and Certificate in Translation (Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia).
She completed her Doctoral degree in Education at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2018
She completed her Doctoral degree in Education at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2018
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Linguistics and Literature ~ Feminism (Including Feminism and Power, Sexuality, Empowerment, Class, Disability, Human Rights, Global Feminist, Ethnicity, Power Relations, Neutral Language) - English Literature (19th Century English Feminist writers)
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Linguistics and Literature ~ Intercultural Communication - Small Culture Paradigm
Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | Developing Effective Business Communication Module for SME Entrepreneurs under the MAIPs' Skim Agihan Program Peningkatan Ekonomi Asnaf in Perlis |
2022 - 2023 | INVESTIGATING COMMUNICATIVE & CREATIVE APPROACHES, CONTENT, STRATEGIES AND RISKS FOR #SAYANGIMALAYSIA TOURISM CAMPAIGN |
2022 - 2023 | Development of language skills module for employment to enhance economic efficiency among B40 Single Mothers and women under domestic violence in Perlis. |
2021 - 2023 | Enhancing Asnaf Business Centre Sustainability via Marketing Strategy : A case in Perlis |
2018 - 2023 | INVESTIGATING UNDERGRADUATE MALAYSIAN STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS IDENTITY AND CITIZENSHIP |
2010 - 2011 | Reducing Comprehension Apprehension in classroom using Information Gap and Group Work Assessments? |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Analysis of Language for Intercultural Learning in CEFR-aligned English Textbooks for Pre-sessional English Program: Implications for ELT Material Development |
2022 - Present | Development of Youth Volunteer Tutoring Modules to Assist Islamic School Students in Perlis in Improving Language and Literacy Skills |
2013 - Present | Exploring Rhetorical Strategy of Online News Articles Written by Malaysian Authors |
2013 - Present | The Roles of Self-Efficacy and Motivation : Reading Assessment among Learners in English Language Classes. |
Award & Recognition
23 Aug, 2023 | Productivity Champion (Talent Category) - Others | National |
13 Jun, 2023 | Gold award for 'IPT Aku Datang' Symposium University in Action - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
13 Jun, 2023 | Most Impactful Award for IPT Aku Datang- University in 3rd University in Action Symposium - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
13 Jun, 2023 | Most Impactful Project Award for Project IPT Aku datang in 3rd University in Action Symposium - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
19 Jan, 2023 | Bronze award for Project IPT Aku Datang 2nd University in Action Symposium - Others | University |
27 Jul, 2022 | Best Teacher Award (University) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
24 Jul, 2022 | Best Teaching Innovation for Project Based Learning - Kulliyyah of Languages and Management | KCDIO |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2023 | Modul permohonan geran perniagaan usahawan mikro. Kulliyyah of Langauges and Management (KLM), ISBN: |
2023 | Wanita bekerjaya wanita inspirasi: modul pembelajaran bahasa dan kemahiran asas dalam persediaan kerjaya. Kulliyah of Languages and Management, ISBN: |
Book Section
2021 | Political media framing strategies of 'Keling'. In: Kulliyyah of Languages & Management (KLM) International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-46701-7-7, pp. 85-101 |
2011 | Minimising students' communication apprehension: the application of groupwork learning strategy in English classrooms. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-028-7, pp. 1-21 |