PERSONAL INFORMATION Mimouna ZITOUNI 44, Rue Boumeddal Abed, Boulanger, Oran 31000, ALGERIA 213 (0) 41 29 85 21 213 (0) 557 05 01 10 / 213 (0) 550 62 94 57 zitouni_mouna@hotmail.fr / blanketdz@yahoo.com Sex Female Date of birth 20/12/1980 Nationality : Algerian WORK EXPERIENCE CURRENT POSITIONS & AFFILIATIONS Associate Professor., University of Oran, since April 2013, Member of the Research Laboratory LMD LEASTD (Langues Etrangeres Appliquées, Sciences, Technologie et Développement), University of Oran. Member of the Scientific Board of l Ecole Doctorale d Anglais (EDLPCBS), University of Oran. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Associate Professor, University of Oran, Algeria. 2013-April Graduate and Post Graduate levels: The Sociolinguistics of Computer Mediated Discourse Computer Mediated Communication and Educational Perspectives Language Evolution Sociolinguistics Maghreb Dialectology Language Attrition and Language Shift English for Specific Purposes: Business English Lecturer, University of Oran, Algeria. 2009- Sep. 2013 Graduate level: English Phonetics Introduction to Linguistics Language Evolution ESP Page 1 / 6
Assistant lecturer Different Departments, University of Oran, Algeria 2003-2009 English for Specific Purposes: Graduate and Post Graduate levels English for Business (Commercial Sciences Department) English for Biology (Department of Biology) Different Private Sectors, Oran, Algeria TEFL Teacher 2003-2009 English for Specific Purposes: Graduate and Post Graduate levels English for Law (University of Perpignan, Oran Delocalisation) English for Catering and Tourism (Royal Hotel Staff, Oran) Business English (Private companies, Oran) Intercultural Management (HIMI: Higher International Management Institute, Oran) ADMINISTRATIVE & SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS Head of the Anglo-Saxon Department, University of Oran Member of the Pedagogical Board of the Master Programme Linguistique et Contact des Langues,, University of Oran Editorial Director. Revue du Progrés Journal, LMD LEASTD Laboratory Publications, University of Oran. 2013-2014 2013-Sep 2012-2013 Doctoral Programme Coordinator (EDALPCBS: British, American and Commonwealth studies),, University of Oran 2011-2013 Member of the Pedagogical Board of the Doctoral Programme (EDALPCBS: British, American and Commonwealth studies), English Department, University of Oran 2010-2013 Member of the Pedagogical Board of the Doctoral Programme LAROS ( ESP: Business English),, University of Oran 2011-2012 Member of the Organizing Committee of the English Doctoral Programme Exams,, University of Oran Member of the Proofreading Committee of the English Doctoral Programme Exams,, University of Oran 2011-Nov 2011-Nov President of the Disciplinary Board, Anglo-Saxon Languages Department, University of Oran 2010-2011 Head of the, University of Oran 2010-2011 Page 2 / 6
EDUCATION AND TRAINING OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Translator / Interpreter. 2007- Nov. International Congress of Biotechnology: BIOTECH WORLD 2007, Which Biotechnologies for South Countries', Department of Biotechnology, University of Oran. Translator. 2005-Sep, TREFILOR: Société de Transformation et Tréfilage de l acier, Oran (Technical and Commercial documents). Translator. 2005- October, Department of Biology, University of Oran, (Scientific documents). Translator / Interpreter (Part-Time Position). 2005-2007, Prime Universal: Pharmaceuticals laboratory, Oran (Medical documents and Commercial documents). March 2013: Ph.D. Sociolinguistics, University of Oran, Algeria, Title: Is English There? Investigating Language Use among Young Algerian Users of Internet, Supervisor: Pr. Rachida Yacine. January 2009: Magister. Sociolinguistics, University of Mostaganem, Algeria, 2009, Title: Novice Language in SMS Communication: Linguistic Investigation of Young Algerians Text Messaging in Oran, Supervisor: Professor Ali Bouamrane. June 2003: B.A. TEFL, University of Oran, Algeria. April 2002 : Computing Certificate. Secretarial Duties. CSI : Computer Science Institute, Oran, Algeria. July, 1998 : Baccalauréat. Option : Science de la Nature et de la Vie, High School Ibn Mahrez Alwahrani, Algeria. RESEARCH TOPICS Dynamic Linguistics, Computer Mediated Communication (CMC), Computer Mediated Discourse (CMD), CMC and Educational Perspectives, Internet and the English Language, E-Learning, Informal Learning, Educational Psychology, Didactics, Language Management and Language Planning, Language Deterioration, Language Attrition, ESP: Business English, English for Science and Biology, English for Law, English for Catering, Sociolinguistics of CMD, Methodology in CMC. PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Other language(s) Arabic Classical Arabic, French, English Communication skills good communication skills gained through my experience as the head of the Organisational / managerial skills Leadership and managerial skills (former head of the ) Job-related skills Managerial skills and sense of organisation Computer skills good command of : Windows 98, 2000 Word 6.0 Excel 5.0 Driving licence Driving licence category B Page 3 / 6
Published Articles Publications Presentations Projects Conferences Seminars Honours and awards Memberships References 2013-2014 (In Press): Linguistic Features of E-mail in Algeria: the Case of Oran Dialectal Arabic Usage in E-mail Communication among Young Users, AIDA Proceedings: College of Arts and Science Publications, Qatar University Publications. 2013-2014 (In Press): Teaching Speaking to Computer Science Students in the Algerian Context, Revue Traduction et Langues, Laboratoire Traductions et Méthodologie editions, University of Oran. 2013-2014 (In Press): Online Communication among young Algerians: Opportunities and Risks, Revue du Laboratoire LDLD, LDLD Editions, University of Oran. June 2013: Anyone Need a Community? Opportunities for Virtual Social Communities through Computer Mediated Communication, Revue du Progres, LMD LEASTD Editions, University of Oran. July 2012: Some Key Elements for the Understanding of Language Use in Online-Based Interactions among Young Algerians, IMAGO, LAROS Laboratory Editions, University of Oran. March 2011 : Language and Linguistic Choice Innovation in SMS communication Among young users in Algeria: Mobile Technology Redifines Written Norms of Interaction, Alf lahga wa lahga: Proceedings of the 9th Aida Conference April 2010: Is SMS Communication an Oral or a Written Language? A Linguistic Investigation of the Nature of Language and the Use of Code Switching in SMS Communication among Young Algerian Users, Revue LAROS, LAROS Laboratory Editions, University of Oran. January 2010: Is SMS Communication Destroying Language? Surveying Language Attitudes: towards SMS in Algeria among Young Users, Revue du Laboratoire LDLD, LDLD Editions, University of Oran. January 2010: Language Choice and Innovation in Linguistic Communication among SMS Young Users in Algeria: Mobile Technology Redefines Norms of Written interaction, Papers in Linguistics and Teaching: Work Group Dynamics Research in Linguistics and Language Teaching (GRLDLD), Number 3, coordinated by Dr. Rachid Benali, LDLD Editions, University of Oran. International Communications June 2014 : Teaching Vocabulary to Computer Science Students in Algeria, IJAS, Barcelona, Spain February 2014 : International Mobility and Recognition of Diplomas: The Case of the LMD System in Algeria, INTCESS 14, Istambul, Turkey November 2013 : Linguistic Features of E-mail in Algeria: the Case of Oran Dialectal Arabic Usage in E-mail Communication among Young Users, International Conference organized by the 10 th Conference of Association Internationale de Dialectologie Arabe(AIDA); College of Arts and Science, Doha, Qatar. March 2011: Language and Linguistic Choice Innovation in SMS communication Among young users in Algeria: Mobile Technology Redifines Written Norms of Interaction, International Conference organized by the International Association of Arabic Dialectology (AIDA), Università G. D'Annunzio - Facoltà di ling e Letterature straniere Viale Pindaro, 42 - Pescara, Italy. Page 4 / 6
CONFERENCES The 6th International Symposium on Traductology and NLP. May 2013: organized by LDLD: Laboratoire en Linguistique, Dynamique du Langage et Didactique, Department of English: University of Oran. The 5th International Symposium on Traductology and NLP. May 2012: organised by LDLD: Laboratoire en Linguistique, Dynamique du Langage et Didactique, Department of English: University of Oran The 3rd International Symposium on Traductology and NLP. January 2010: organized by LDLD: Laboratoire en Linguistique, Dynamique du Langage et Didactique, Department of English: University of Oran The 3rd International Symposium on Language, Culture and Interculturality. April 2010: organised by LAROS: Laboratoire de Recherche Ouvrage du Supérieur, University Djillali Liabes, Sidi Bel Abbes. WORK-IN-PROGRESS A reference workbook of Phonetics for EFL students, LMD LEASTD Laboratory Publications, University of Oran. A reference Pocket Dictionary of ESP for EFL students (English for Law) and for Master students of Political and Legal Sciences (co-author: Dr. Taibi, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, University of Oran), LMD LEASTD Laboratory Publications, University of Oran SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT November 2013: Member of the CeLM, University of Reading, UK. May 2013: Participation in a workshop under the heading of The National Reform of the LMD System in Algeria, animated by Dr. Timothy Collins from National Louis University /USA, Organized in by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the U.S. Embassy in Algeria. March 2013: University Scientific Training Program, Visiting University: University College of London: London, UK CNEPRU 2012-2014 : Member of a CNEPRU Program (TAL) : under the supervision of Pr Bouhadiba Farouk November 2012: University Scientific Training Program, Visiting University: University College of London: London, UK June 2011: University Scientific Training Program, Visiting University: University of Grenoble, GIPSA Laboratory, University of Stendhal Grenoble 3, France January 2011: Scientific Meeting, Topics: Language Teaching and Learning, Foreign Language Teaching, E-Learning, University of Stendhal Grenoble 3, France. December 2009 - June 2010: Pedagogical Training Program, Home University: University of Oran, organised by 'Creative Associates International, Inc. & United States Embassy', led by experts American-involved in the 'Middle East Partnership Initiative's Partnership Schools Program'-on new methods of teaching foreign languages: "Best Practices in Pre-Service English language Teacher Training Program. December 2008: Pedagogical Training Program: The Training of Trainers: Approach par Competence, led by Canadian experts, INSIM School, Oran. Page 5 / 6
HONORS & AWARDS Oregon University Award, 2013: Scholarship for an online program in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) entitled: Best Practices in English for Specific Purposes sponsored by the American English Institute in the Linguistics Department at the University of Oregon (UO AEI). AIMS Award, 2010: Scholarship for Scientific Research to Talim / Morocco granted by: The American Institute for Maghrib Studies: Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Research s topic: 'Comparative Study of Linguistic Choices and Practices among Young Algerian and Moroccan Users of SMS Communication ', University of Arizona, USA. Certificate of Honor, 2011: awarded by The National Union of Algerian Students on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the student day (May 19), University of Oran (UNEA). ANNEXES REFEREES Professor Mohamed MILIANI University of Oran, Algeria E-mail: milianim09@hotmail.fr Phone: 213 (0) 772856810 Professor Rachida Yacine University of Oran, Algeria E-mail: yacine10@yahoo.fr Phone: 213 (0) 663124948 Professor Sidi Mohamed Lakhdar Barka University of Oran, Algeria E-mail: hammilb@yahoo.fr Phone: 213 (0) 770783924 Professor Abbes Bahous University of Mostaganem, Algeria E-mail: abbesbahous@yahoo.fr Phone: 213 (0) 558112292 Page 6 / 6