Muhammad Arslan (He/Him)

Academic Position:

Lecturer

Teaching Interests:

English Literature, English Linguistics, ESL (English as a Second Language), Listening Comprehension, Communication Skills, Academic Writing, Research Methodology in Linguistics, Language Skills Development (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing), Curriculum Design for ESL Learners, Strategies for Language Proficiency

Fields of Research (FoR):

ESL Listening Comprehension, Listening Difficulties in Second Language Acquisition, English Language Teaching (ELT), Second Language Learning Strategies

Keywords:

ESL (English as a Second Language), L2 (Second Language), LC (Listening Comprehension), LP (Listening Proficiency), LCP (Listening Comprehension Problems), LCS (Listening Comprehension Strategies), MA (Metacognitive Awareness), LS (Listening Strategies), CFL (Cognitive Factors in Listening)

Faculty:

Faculty of Social Sciences

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BIOGRAPHY

I am a teacher and researcher with experience in teaching English Linguistics, English Literature, and Communication Skills. I got my early education from Rangers Public School Fort Abbas. I completed my Bachelor's degree from IUB Bahawalpur in 2017, then did MA in English Literature from BZU Multan in 2019 and completed M.Phil in English Linguistics from IUB Bahawalpur in 2023. After my M.Phil, I worked as a visiting lecturer at IUB Bahawalpur for six months and as a permanent lecturer at TIMES University Multan for one year. I joined The University of Chenab as a full-time lecturer on 24th February 2025 and have been working here since then. My research is related to Exploring ESL Learners’ Listening Comprehension Problems, Their Corresponding Factors, and Strategies for Developing Listening Proficiency.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

No.DesignationSchool/Institute/UniversityDuration
1LecturerDepartment of Languages, The University of ChenabFeb 25 – Present
2LecturerTIMES Institute, Multan.1 Year
3visiting LecturerIslamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)6 months

MY QUALIFICATIONS

No. Degree / Program of Study NameAwarding Body/University/Institute
1M.Phil. English LinguisticsThe Islamia University of Bahawalpur (2023)
2M.A English LiteratureBahauddin Zakariya University Multan (2019)
3B.Sc (Math A, Math B, Physics)The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (2017)
4Intermediate (Pre-Engineering)BISE, Bahawalpur (2015)
5Secondary School Certificate (Science)FBISE, Islamabad (2012)

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

No. Title Details
1 Analyzing Code-Switching Patterns in ESL Teaching Practices: A Critical Discourse Analysis Arslan, M. (2023). Harf-o-Sukhan, 7(3), 192–213.
2 Teachers’ Perceptions of the Role of English Language Proficiency on Entrepreneurial Success Arslan, M., & Tariq, A. A. (2023). Jahan-e-Tahqeeq, 6(3), 76–85.
3 Linguistic Innovation in Anthroponym Studies: Bridging the Past and the Future Gill, S. S. S., & Arslan, M. (2025). Journal of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (JALT), 8(1), 1240–1255.

MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

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MY TEACHINGS:

Course Information Year Taught Program University
Introduction to Literary Theories Fall- 2024 BS-English TIMES University, Multan
Modern Poetry Fall-2024 BS-English TIMES University, Multan
Semantics and Pragmatics Fall-2024 BS-English TIMES University, Multan
Functional English Fall-2024 LLB, BS-RIT, DPT TIMES University, Multan
Communication Skills Fall-2024 LLB, BS-RIT, DPT TIMES University, Multan
History of English Literature Spring-2025 BS-English (5th Semester Induction) The University of Chenab, Gujrat
Modern Poetry Spring-2025 BS-English The University of Chenab, Gujrat
Expository Writing Spring-2025 AF-ADP, BUS- ADP, HM-ADP The University of Chenab, Gujrat
Introduction to Philosophy Summer-2025 BS-English The University of Chenab, Gujrat
Expository Writing Fall-2025 AF-ADP, BUS-ADP, HM-ADP(Semester 2nd) The University of Chenab, Gujrat
Functional English Fall-2025 LLB (Semester 1st) The University of Chenab, Gujrat
English-II (LLB-121) Fall-2025 LLB (Semester 2nd) The University of Chenab, Gujrat
English-III (LLB-211) Fall-2025 LLB (Semester 3rd) The University of Chenab, Gujrat