Beyond its core educational mission, the department is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant research culture. We actively encourage and support collaborative academic projects and research initiatives involving both faculty members and students. These opportunities are designed to extend learning beyond the classroom and integrate language development with real-world academic inquiry.

Participation in scholarly research allows students to:

  • Enhance academic English skills through authentic reading, writing, and presentation tasks.
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical abilities by engaging with current issues and literature in their field.
  • Gain academic independence by learning how to formulate research questions, collect and analyze data, and report findings.
  • Build professional skills such as teamwork, academic writing, research ethics, and presenting at seminars or conferences.

Students may engage in activities such as:

  • Assisting in faculty-led research projects
  • Conducting small-scale independent research under supervision
  • Participating in journal clubs, research writing workshops, or student symposia
  • Presenting research findings in departmental events or at national/international conferences

 

Examples of Past and Ongoing Projects

Field-Specific Research Topics:

  • A comparative study of medical terminology usage in clinical case reports and academic textbooks
  • An analysis of language challenges faced by nursing students during patient interaction simulations
  • Developing a glossary of essential English terms for microbiology students based on core curriculum materials
  • Investigating the impact of English language proficiency on academic performance among midwifery students
  • Designing academic writing support materials tailored to students in clinical biochemistry

Online & AI-Assisted Learning Projects:

  • Exploring the effectiveness of AI writing tools (e.g., Grammarly, ChatGPT) in improving academic writing skills in clinical sciences
  • A study on student engagement and learning outcomes in online ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses
  • Evaluating the impact of virtual simulation platforms on nursing students’ language performance in clinical scenarios
  • Developing AI-based vocabulary learning apps for microbiology and biochemistry students
  • Analyzing student attitudes toward AI-supported feedback in academic writing assignments

Gamification in Language Learning:

  • Designing and testing gamified quizzes to improve discipline-specific vocabulary retention among nursing students
  • The impact of gamified mobile apps on student motivation and language performance in midwifery and medical English
  • Using role-play games and digital storytelling in microbiology courses to enhance academic speaking and writing skills
  • Gamified peer feedback systems in writing tasks: encouraging engagement and constructive criticism

 

Through these diverse and innovative research experiences, the department aims to cultivate a spirit of inquiry, digital literacy, and academic confidence. By engaging in real-world research, students are better prepared for academic, professional, and technological challenges in their future careers.