Dr. Shorna Akter
Verified FacultyAssociate Professor - Dept. of English
⏳ Educator for: 17 Years, 6 Months
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shorna.akter [at] gmail.com
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👤 Short Biography
💼 Professional Work History/Experience
Associate Professor
Department of English, Dhaka City College |
2009 – PresentProfessional Duties & Responsibilities
• Conduct English classes at Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, and Graduate levels
• Prepare and evaluate question papers and examinations
• Supervise MA theses and guide Honours students
• Provide academic counseling and mentorship
• Maintain communication with students and guardians
• Prepare class routines and coordinate academic activities when asked
• Rendering service at programs and events when asked
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the authority
Lecturer
Siddheswari Girls' College |
January- March 21, 2008teaching, teaching material development
Lecturer
Dhaka Residential Model College |
January to April, 2008teaching, question moderation, teaching-learning material development
🎓 Academic Qualifications
| Degree / Type | Title Name | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Applied Linguistics and ELT | Jahangirnagar University | 2024 |
| MA | English | East West University | 2008 |
| BA | English | The Peoples' University of Bangladesh | 2006 |
📚 Research Activities, Books & Publications
📓 Journal Publications
Decolonization in ELT in Bangladesh
Unveiling Barriers to Decolonizing ELT at the Pre University Level: Stakeholder Resistance and Systematic Barriers in Bangladesh, , Vol. 8(1), p. 153-164
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2026 (International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion)
English Language Needs Assessment in Higher Education
An Analysis of the Needs of English Language of the Students of National University, Vol. 1, 2023, p. 23-32, (Co-author: Md Minhajul Abedin)
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2023 (UU Journal of Business, Arts and Social Science, Vol. 1, 2023)
Analysis of Bangladeshi Graffiti Discourse
Investigating the Gap Between Viewers' Perception and Artists' Motifs of the Graffiti Art in Bangladesh: An Inquiry, 70(2), 155-170 (Co-author: Md Minhajul Abedin)
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2026 (Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Humanities)
Discourse Analysis of the slogans of Quta Movement 2024
An Analysis of the Slogans of the Quota Movement 2024 in Bangladesh Using Speech Act Theory: A Pragmatic Perspective, Vol. 8(1-2), pp. 174-195
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2025 (Mother Language (International Mother Language Institute))
Ecolinguistic Analasis of Higher Secondary Level ELT material in Bangladesh
Ecolinguistic Representation and Pedagogical Treatment of Environmental Issues in Bangladeshi Higher Secondary ELT Textbooks, Vol. 8(2), 2025, pp. 3122-3139 (Coauthor: Md Minhajul Abedin)
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2025 (Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan)
AI mediated teaching-learning in Bangladesh
Collaborative Writing Experience Mediated by AI Tools: A Pragmatic Study on Group Work at the Pre-University Level in Bangladesh, Vol. 5, p. 113-122 (co-author: Mst Tamanna Afrin)
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2025 (Bangladesh Teacher Education Journal (BTEJ))
Impact of Environmental Education in ELT Pedagogy
Exploring the Impact of Environment Education in English Language Teaching: An Interpretative Analysis of Higher Secondary Students' Writing in Bangladesh, Vol. 18, No. 35, June 2025, P. 205-228
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2025 (Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics)
Speech Act Analysis of Dr. Muhammad Yunus's UN Speech
The Speech of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Delivered at the UN Assembly in 2024: An Analysis through the Lens of Speech Act Theory, Volume 10, Issue 02, p. 179-194 (Co-author: Md Minhajul Abedin)
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2024 (Green University Review of Social Sciences (GURSS), 2024)
Critical Discourse Analysis of Gender Discourse
Does the Discourse of the Pre-Wedding Meeting Define the Status of the Women? A CDA Perspective, Vol. 10(1), p. 86-101 (co-author: Md Minhajul Abedin))
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2024 (Green University Review of Social Sciences)
Sociolinguistics
The Variation in Kinship Terminology: A Study on Region and Religion-Perspective in Bangladesh, Vol. 10, p. 70-82
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2023 (Stamford Journal of English)
ELT Curriculum and Assessment in Bangladesh
The Consequence of the Conflict between the Text and the Evaluation Process of English at the Higher Secondary Level in Bangladesh, Vol. 14(1), p. 100-117
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2020 (Prime University Journal)
Error and Mistake Analysis in English Writing
An Investigation of Error and Mistake in Writing in English: A Reflection from the Higher Secondary Level Students in Bangladesh, Vol. 4(1), 2018
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2018 (Academic Journal of Siddheswari Girls' College)
Affective Factors in Second Language Acquisition
The Impact of Inhibition on ESL/EFL Learners: An Analysis of the Feedback of the Learners at the Tertiary Level in Bangladesh, vol. 9 (18), p. 131-152 DOI:10.70438/dujl/918/0007
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2017 (The Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics)
ELT
Listening Skills at the Tertiary Level: A Reflection, P. 69-90, Vol. 2 No.3 (co-authors: Md. Minhajul Abedin, and Saiful Hassan Khan Majlish
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2010 (Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics)
Critical Discourse Analysis
A Critical Study on the SMSs Sent by the Mobile Operators, Vol. 2(1), p. 79-92
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2010 (Stamford University Journal of Journalism, Vol. 2(1), p. 79-92)
ELT, Reading skills
Reading Skills of Undergrads at Private Universities: A Schematic Perspective Prime University Journal, Vol. 3(1), p. 121-137 (Co-authorMd Minhajul Abedin, and Julhash Uddin)
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2009 (Prime University Journal, Vol. 3(1), 2009)🗣️ Conference & Seminars
English Language Needs Assessment in Higher Education
An Analysis of the Needs of English Language of the Students of National University, p. 382-395
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2016 (Center for Pedagogy (CP), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) ISBN: 978-984-34-0780-1)
ELT Materials Evaluation
Comparative study between the present and previous English for Today texts of the Higher Secondary level, p. 69-81
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2016 (Center for Pedagogy (CP), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) ISBN: 978-984-34-0780-1)
Psycholinguistics: Idomorph development in Bengali young children
A Longitudinal Analysis of Idiomorph Development and Communicative Adjustment in Young Language Learners in Bangladesh
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2026 (Planet LangLit 2026)
Scaffolding and Grammar Instruction in ELT
Marks that Matter: Scaffolding Apostrophe Use for Learning Justice in Bangladeshi Higher Education
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2026 (Planet LangLit 2026)
Bangladeshi Graffiti as a Counter Cartography, Ecological Justice and Mnemonic Practice
Planetary Discourse on City Walls: Bangladeshi Graffiti as a Counter-Cartography, Ecological Justice and Mnemonic Practice
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2026 (Planet LangLit 2026)
Artificial Intelligence in English Language Teaching-learning
The Role of AI in Enhancing English Speaking Skills among Undergraduate Students in Bangladesh
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2025 (TESOL BD-DIU International Conference 2025)
Barriers to Decolonizing ELT in Bangladesh
Barriers to Decolonizing ELT at The Pre University Level: Stakeholder Resistance and Systematic Barriers in Bangladesh
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2025 (ICCTASS 2025, American International University Bangladesh (AIUB))
Indigenous Literature in ELT
Accommodating Bangla Literature in ELT Class: An Effective Process of Decolonising ELT Pedagogy in Bangladesh
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2025 (5th International Conference on "Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises")
Speech Act Analysis of Dr. Muhammad Yunus's UN Speech
The Speech of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Delivered at the UN Assembly in 2024: An Analysis through the Lens of Speech Act Theory
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2024 (3rd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development, Green University)
Ecolinguistics
Preventing Environmental Pollution through Mass Awareness: An Eco Linguistic Approach
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2024 (3rd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development, Green University)
ELT Materials Evaluation
Comparative study between the present and previous English for Today texts of the Higher Secondary level, p. 69-81
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2016 (International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL) 2016 Proceedings)
Need Analysis of National University Students
An Analysis of the Needs of English Language of the Students of National University
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2016 (International Conference on Teaching and Learning)
English Language Teaching and Testing at the Higher Secondary Level
The Conflict between the Text and the Evaluation Process of English at the Higher Secondary Level: Some Observation
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2015 (National ELT Conference, Dhaka University (IER))
Classroom Management in Primary Education
Panic-Seized Classroom at the Primary and the Role of the Teacher
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2010 (International Conference on Inclusive Education, Dhaka University (IER))
Reading Skills in English Language Teaching
Reading Skills of Undergrads at Private Universities: A Schematic Perspective
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2008 (International Conference "Democracy, the New World Order and English Studies," East West University)
Critical Analysis of Marketing Communication
A Critical Study on the SMSs Sent by the Mobile Operators
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2008 (International ConfereCritical Analysis of Marketing Communicationnce "Democracy, the New World Order and English Studies," East West University)📖 Books & Chapters
English Language Teaching in Pre-University Education
Evolving English Pedagogy and 'Second-Best' Outcomes: Bangladesh's Pre-University Experiences, pp. 53-71
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2023 (Multifaceted Development, Springer / Palgrave Macmillan)🥇 Professional Achievements & Awards
Chaired a session at the 3rd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development
Conferred by: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Green University of Bangladesh
Year: 2024
Chaired a session at the 3rd International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development, organized by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Green University of Bangladesh. This role reflects my leadership and recognition as a scholar in the field of applied linguistics and ELT.
• Book Chapter published
Conferred by: by Springer/Palgrave Macmillan (2023)
Year: 2023
Conference Publication Award (2016) – Presented a paper at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning, IUB. Among over 200 papers, only three were selected for publication in a Springer/Palgrave Macmillan volume. My paper was one of the three selected and later published as a book chapter: "Evolving English Pedagogy and 'Second-Best' Outcomes: Bangladesh's Pre-University Experiences."
🎒 Special Courses & Professional Training
AI for Daily Office Productivity
Instituted by: Academy of Open Learning
• Time Horizon:
1 month
Year: 2025
Advanced Data Analysis (SPSS & SmartPLS)
Instituted by: Academy of Open Learning
• Time Horizon:
1 month
Year: 2025
Graphics Design (Photoshop & Illustrator)
Instituted by: Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
• Time Horizon:
3-Month Course
Year: 2003
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