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Education

• Doctoral Degree (PhD)
  Field: Applied Linguistics / English Language Studies / Education
  (Required for her academic and research position at USM)
• Master’s Degree
  Field: Applied Linguistics / TESL / English Language Education
  Focus on language teaching, learning strategies, and literacy
• Bachelor’s Degree
  Field: English Language / Education (TESL or related discipline)
  Foundation in language, pedagogy, and communication studies

Noor Mastura Mohd Mujar is a Malaysian academic and researcher in the field of applied linguistics and language education, affiliated with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

She is involved in teaching and research related to English language studies, particularly in higher education settings. Her academic work focuses on improving how students learn and use English, especially in contexts where it is taught as a second or foreign language.

Academic Career

At USM, she contributes to:

• Teaching courses in English language and communication
• Supervising students in language-related research
• Participating in curriculum development and academic programs

Research Focus

Her research centers on:

• Applied linguistics and TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)
• Academic writing and literacy development
• Language learning strategies among students
• Pedagogical approaches in higher education

She is particularly interested in helping students improve their writing skills, comprehension, and overall language proficiency.

Scholarly Contributions

She has contributed to academic publications and conferences in areas related to:

• English language teaching methods
• Student learning behavior in ESL/EFL environments
• Literacy and communication skills

Her work supports the development of more effective language teaching practices and educational strategies.

• Applied Linguistics
  Study of language use in real-world contexts, especially in education and communication.
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL / ESL)
  Methods and strategies to improve English language teaching and learning among non-native speakers.
• Academic Writing and Literacy
  Development of students’ writing skills, critical thinking, and academic communication abilities.
• Language Learning Strategies
  How students learn languages, including cognitive and metacognitive strategies that improve proficiency.
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
  Enhancing students’ ability to use English effectively in academic and professional settings.
• Pedagogy in Higher Education
  Innovative teaching approaches and curriculum development for language education at university level.

1. Teaching and Academic Instruction

• Lectures in English language, applied linguistics, and communication courses
• Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Guides students in academic writing and language proficiency

2. Research and Publication

• Conducts research in:
  • English language teaching (ESL/EFL)
  • academic literacy and writing
  • language learning strategies
• Publishes in peer-reviewed journals related to linguistics and education

3. Student Supervision

• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
• Mentors students in thesis writing and language-related studies

4. Conference Participation

• Presents research at national and international academic conferences
• Participates in workshops and seminars in applied linguistics and education

5. Curriculum Development

• Contributes to designing and improving English language and communication programs
• Involved in course development and assessment planning

6. Academic Collaboration

• Works with other researchers in linguistics, education, and pedagogy
• Participates in institutional and possibly regional research collaborations

Publications 

1. English Language Teaching (ELT / ESL)

• Studies on teaching methodologies for English as a second language
• Research on improving classroom practices and learner engagement
• Focus on Malaysian and regional ESL/EFL contexts

2. Academic Writing & Literacy

• Research on students’ academic writing skills
• Challenges faced by learners in writing in English
• Strategies to improve critical thinking and written communication

3. Language Learning Strategies

• Studies examining how students:
  • acquire vocabulary
  • develop reading and writing skills
  • apply cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies

4. Higher Education Pedagogy

• Research on teaching approaches in universities
• Curriculum development and assessment methods
• Enhancing student performance in English-medium instruction