Israt Jahan

Lecturer

Details

Israt Jahan is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Notre Dame University Bangladesh. She holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (ELT) and a B.A. in English from the Department of English, University of Dhaka. Her research interests include the teaching of speaking and writing skills, language pedagogy, and curriculum design. She has attended several national and international seminars and has contributed as a co-author to two research publications. She is particularly interested in developing contextually relevant teaching materials, exploring innovative learning methodologies, and fostering interactive classrooms that challenge traditional norms. She is also passionate about integrating literature into language teaching and nurturing students’ creative writing abilities.

Academic Qualifications

Degree Subject Board Year Institution
SSC Humanities Dhaka 2012-2013 Brahmandi Madhyamik Girls’ High School, Narsingdi
HSC Humanities Dhaka 2014-2015 Abdul Kadir Mollah City College, Narsingdi
B.A. English Dhaka 2020 University of Dhaka
M.A. Applied Linguistics & ELT Dhaka 2021 University of Dhaka

Research Interests

  • Teaching of speaking and writing skills
  • Language pedagogy and curriculum design
  • Integrating literature into language teaching
  • Designing contextualized materials for EFL classrooms
  • Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and language teaching methodologies

Journal Articles

    • Title: The Willingness of Tertiary Level Qawmi Students to Communicate in English
      Author: Naiem Al Amin
      Co-author: Israt Jahan
      Journal: BELTA Journal
      Impact Factor: Under Review
      Peer-reviewed: Yes
      Publication Type: Journal Paper
    • Title: Influence of AI-Powered Generative Resources on EFL Writing: Perspectives of Tertiary Level Students in Bangladesh
      Authors: Nusrat Mahjabeen, Israt Jahan, Naim Al Amin
      Journal: Journal of Technical Education and Training
      Impact Factor: 1.2
      Peer-reviewed: Yes
      Publication Type: Journal Paper

Courses Taught

Currently Teaching

  • Basic English
  • Basic Concepts and Principles of ELT

Previously Taught

  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • English for Law
  • Literary Language and Critical Appreciation
  • Literature and Aesthetics
  • Classics, Old and Middle English
  • Introduction to Modern Drama

Professional Experience

Academic

Designation: Lecturer
Department: English Studies
Institution: State University of Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Teaching courses, counseling students, batch mentor, coordinator of cultural activities
From: 1st July 2024
To: 15th July 2025
Active: No

Non-Academic

Designation: Resource Person
Department: English
Organization: National Institute of Youth Development
Responsibilities: Teaching English Language Skills
From: 12 August 2024
To: 17 May 2025
Active: No

Membership

  • Lifetime Member of Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA)

Admission Open

Spring 2026

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