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Jannatul Mawa Sonia

Lecturer — Department of English

Jannatul Mawa Sonia

Lecturer

Department of English

Email: sonia@bubt.edu.bd

Blood Group: A+

Professional Summary

I am an ESOL–TESOL graduate with strong academic training and professional expertise in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics. My academic background has provided me with a solid theoretical foundation in linguistics, second language acquisition, and language pedagogy, which I effectively integrate into practical classroom contexts. I possess well-developed pedagogical skills for teaching learners from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds, and I am committed to creating inclusive, learner-centered environments that support meaningful language development. I am research-oriented and actively engaged with current scholarship in applied linguistics. My primary research interests include second language development, language policy and planning, and sociolinguistic issues in multilingual contexts. I am particularly interested in examining how institutional practices, sociopolitical factors, and educational policies influence language learning outcomes and learner identities. Through a research-informed approach to teaching, I aim to bridge theory and practice by applying empirical findings to curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment practices. Overall, my goal is to contribute to effective and equitable English language education through academically grounded teaching, critical research engagement, and ongoing professional development in the field of ELT and applied linguistics.

Education

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Major: Science

Institute: Chittagong

Passing Year: 2013

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Major: Business Studies

Institute: Dhaka

Passing Year: 2015

Bachelor (Honours)

Major: English for Speakers of Other languages

Institute: University of Dhaka

Passing Year: 2019

Master of Arts (MA)

Major: TESOL

Institute: University of Dhaka

Passing Year: 2020

Academic Experience

Institute Department Position Year
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology BUBT English Lecturer 03 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2024

Professional Experience

Institute Department Position Year

Journal Papers

"Students’ Attitudes towards the Syllabus and Teaching Methods of the Fundamental English Language Courses at the Undergraduate Level of Dhaka University, " In: BUBT journal, Volume XIV 110-128 (2023-01-01) .

Conference Participation

Jannatul Mawa Sonia, "Attitudes of the Students and Teachers Towards the FELC for the Undergraduate level of DU.", In: Proceedings of the Foreign Language Education for Sustainable Goals, Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka , 2020-02-28 2020-02-29,
Jannatul Mawa Sonia, Sharmin Sultana Rima, Nushrat Mahjabeen, "ELT (English Language Teaching) in ethnic communities perspective Rangamati and Khagrachhari", In: Proceedings of the Entangled Englishes in Translocal Spaces, ULAB (Online) , 2021-09-02 2021-09-03,

AWARDS AND RESEARCH GRANTS

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