Education

1979-1983

King Abdulaziz University

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Bachelor degree in English Language.

 1985-1987

Georgetown University

Washington D.C.,USA

Master of science degree in linguistics

1989-1994

Georgetown University

Washington D.C.,USA

A.B. D. in linguistics

Nov 28, 1986

PHD qualifying exam.

Apr 10,1992

PHD comprehensive exam.

Academic Experiences

1984-1985                

King Abdulaziz University

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Teaching assistant at the Department of European Languages.

Teaching English as a second language.

1995-1998

King Abdulaziz University

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Teaching assistant at the Department of European Languages.

      1999-Present

King Abdulaziz University

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Lecturer of linguistics. Teaching ESP courses during several summer sessions to students of engineering, science and medical schools.

Teaching general English courses to students of various diplomas organized by the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education.