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Dr. Md Khaled Bin Chowdhury

Professor and Chairman
English Language and Literature
Email: khaled@ustc.ac.bd

Profile

Dr. Md Khaled Bin Chowdhury joined the Department of English Language and Literature (DELL) of University of Scienc and Technology Chittagong (USTC) as Professor and Chair on 15 October 2023. Prior to that he worked in the Department of English of BGC Trust University Bangladesh in Chittagong in different capacities since January 2006 to 12 October 2023. Before that, he also worked as a Lecturer in English at Raozan College, Chattogram since 1996 to 2005.

Education

  • Ph.D. from the Department of English Language Studies, Faculty of Major Languages, University of Islamic Science Malaysia (USIM).
  • Masters in Practice of English Language Teaching (PELT) from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
  • Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English Literature with 5th positions in both from the University of Chittagong.

  • Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), a globally accredited certificate course for English teachers offered by the University of Cambridge at the British Council, Bangladesh.

Program Affiliated

  • BA (Hons.) in English Language and Literature
  • MA in English Language and Literature

Areas of Interest

  • Research Methodology
  • ELT courses
  • Classroom Interaction
  • Classroom Management

Courses Taught

  • Research Methodology
  • Syllabus and Material Design
  • English Language
  • English Writing Skills

Journals & Articles

Conference and Workshops:

  • Presented a paper titled, Implementing blended learning in Bangladeshi universities: Challenges and opportunities from student perspectives at the 2nd International Conference on Education and Languages for Students and Adult Learners (ELSA)Online: Embracing Technology in the Teaching and Learning Towards Education 5.00, organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia on 27 October 2021.
  • Presented a paper titled Online Higher Education in Bangladesh during Covid-19: Challenges and Prospects, at the 2nd GARA Online International Conference on 27 October 2020.
  • Conducted a series of workshops on self-assessment and quality assurance mechanisms for the Self-assessment Committees of the Computer Science and Engineering Department and Pharmacy Department at BGC Trust University.
  • Presented a paper titled Lesson Planning for Language Teaching: What, Why and How? at a workshop for Secondary English teachers organized by Bandarban Sadar Upazila Administration.

Papers Published:

  • Chowdhury, M. K. B., Islam, K. S. & Rashid, M. A. R. (2022). University students’ reticence in English language classes and outside: A micro-level study from socio-economic perspectives, BGC Trust University Journal, Vol.6 2022. ISSN 2073-5448.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2022). Is the cooperative learning strategy effective in improving the interpersonal skills of English literature graduates of Bangladesh? -A Quasi-experimental study, Journal of Pundra University of Science and Technology, 1(1).
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. & Behak, F. B. P. (2022). Implementing blended learning in Bangladeshi universities: Challenges and opportunities from student perspectives, Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ISSN: 2685-4252 (Online) and ISSN: 2685-0540 (Print) 4 (2) July 2022, pp: 168 – 185 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31849/utamax.v4i2.8182 168a journal published by Universitas Lancang Kuning, Indonesia, and indexed in Publons, DOAJ, and Google Scholar.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. & Behak, F. B. P., Hassan, M. & Sultana, T. (2022). Investigating the use of blogs for teaching writing courses to undergraduates, Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 10(1). 17-36. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.20547/jess1012210102, a journal published by the Department of Education, IQRA University, Pakistan, and indexed in Google Scholar.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. & Behak, F. B. P. (2022). Online higher education in Bangladesh during Covid-19: Its challenges and prospects. utamax : journal of ultimate research and trends in education. 4 (1).15-28.  doi: https://doi.org/10.31849/utamax.v4i1.7818 a journal published by Universitas Lancang Kuning, Indonesia, and indexed in Publons, DOAJ, and Google Scholar.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2020). A Saudi student learning English: A study on L1 interference and remedial teaching, USTA 2020 University of Science and Technology Chittagong. ISSN: 1728-0435, 24(1).
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2019). A comparative study on the secondary students’ English learning outcomes in the rural and urban area of Bangladesh with a focus on CLT. Prime University Journal, 12(1) (ISSN. 1995-5332). Jul- Dec 2019.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2018). CLT approach in Bangladesh: A study from the socio-cultural and pedagogic perspectives, Horizon, the peer-reviewed literary Journal of the Department of English, University of Chittagong, Vol.5, Dec’ 2018.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. & Akter, M. (2017). Medium of instruction in private universities of Bangladesh: An urban-rural divide, BGC Trust University Journal, Vol. 4, December 2017, ISSN 2073-5448).
  • Chowdhury, M K. B. (2017). Is universal English education from the primary level in Bangladesh necessary? A domain-wise study, International Journal of Research in English Education (IJREE, ISSN 2538-3027), December 2017. 2 (4) indexed in ISC, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2017). The role of authentic materials in raising the motivation of students in the classroom, Prime University Journal, 10(2). (ISSN. 1995-5332) in July- Dec, 2017.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. & Mustaque, S. (2016). Feedback on writing: the tertiary level EFL teachers’ perceptions and practices, BGC journal, Vol. 3, Dec, 2016.
  • Chowdhury, M K. B. (2015). Are Anglo-centric ELT course books suitable in EFL contexts? B G C Journal, 2(1) December, 2015 ISSN2073-5448.pp-7591.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. & Mustaque, S. (2014). Do we need to look for an alternative to CLT in Bangladesh? A study from secondary level teachers’ perspective, Language in India www. languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940, 14(6) June 2014, pp.159-179.
  • Chowdhury, M K. B. (2014). A Study of English teachers’ teaching practice from the perspective of a textbook, Journal of English Language, Literature and Culture, 3(1) March, 2014,ISSN,23046120(Print),23046163(online).http://sites.google.com/a/cella cameroon.org/Journal-of- English- Language- Literature- and- Culture/home.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2014). Classroom interaction: Tension between belief and practice:A case study of a university teacher, Global Journal of Human- Social Science,(G), xiv(iii), Version-1 Year 2014,pp.29-34.
  • Chowdhury, M K. B. (2013). Is the spread of English as a world language a positive or negative development? Language in India www.languageinindia.com, ISSN 1930-2940. 13(5) May 2013, pp.1-6.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2011). A review of David Crystal’s book ‘English as a Global Language, in University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) Journal of English Studies, Crossings, 3(1) Fall 2011, ISSN2071-1107, pp.328-33.
  • Chowdhury, M. K. B. (2009). Schemata and their relevance in L2 reading, BGC Journal, 1(1) March 2009 ISSN2073-5448, pp.182-90.