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Narjis Abdulmunaf Talib Al-Salman
Assistant Lecturer

Narjis Abdulmunaf Talib Al-Salman

Department decision

English Department • Education
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Academic Degree

Master

Granting University

University of Basrah

General Specialization

English Language

Exact Specialization

Linguistics- phonetics

Faculty Academic Experience

    • Volunteer Simultaneous Interpreter, The British International Organization (Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders), during their humanitarian mission in Iraq (April 14 – 19, 2019).
    • Training Department Manager, Al-Bahith Center for Strategic Studies, 2019.
    • English Conversation Curriculum Instructor, Al-Takamul Private Schools Group / Karbala Branch, 2020.
    • Language Trainer, Languide Online Institute for Remote English Speaking, 2021.
    • Language Trainer, British Cambridge Institute, 2022.
    • Lecturer and Department Coordinator, Al-Zahraa (PBUH) University for Women, 2024.

    • Scientific Research, Books & Publications

    • "Al-Anza' Al-Bateen", presented at the Al-Rafidain School for Research Festival under the title (Refuting Misconceptions about the Commander of the Faithful), 2011.
    • "Globalization and its Implications in the Light of Al-Zahraa’s Biography", presented at the 2nd International Scientific Conference titled (Contemporary Challenges for Youth and Family: Solutions and Remedies in the Light of Al-Zahraa’s Biography), organized by the World Organization for Muslim Women and the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, 2019.
    • "The Contributions of Mobile Phone Applications in Teaching the English Language", presented at the University of Basrah as part of Master's degree studies, 2022.
    • "The Impact of the Mother Tongue on Human Acquisition of a Second English Language in Terms of the Natural Approach", presented at the University of Basrah as part of Master's degree studies, 2022.
    • "Auditory-Perceptual Analysis of Iraqi Arabic Speakers’ Voice Qualities: VPA Characterisation", co-authored with Dr. Wasan Alsiraih, presented at The First International Scientific Conference at Al-Zahra University (peace be upon her) for Girls, Faculty of Education, in cooperation with the Italian University of Milan (Bicocca) and the University of Mosul, College of Education for Human Sciences and College of Education for Pure Sciences, October 30, 2023.
    • "Analysing Iraqi Arabic Speakers' Voice Qualities: Gender as a Variable in Auditory-Perceptual VPA", co-authored with Dr. Wasan Alsiraih, published in Uruk Journal for Human Sciences, University of Al-Muthanna, 2024.
    • "An Analysis of Iraqi Arabic Speakers’ Voice Qualities: VPA Characterisation", Master's Thesis prepared at the University of Basra, June 13, 2024.
    • "A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Gender Differences in Hijab Discourse",  co-authored with  Maryam S. Jawad and Istabraq S. Muza'al. Research Paper accepted for publication in Al-Itqan Journal of Humanities, 2026.
    • "Professional Culinary Arts Terminology on Instagram: A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Chef Yasmin Nasir's Posts",co-authored with  Maryam S. Jawad and Istabraq S. Muza'al. Research Paper accepted for publication in Linguistic Papers Journal, 2026.

    • Scientific Courses Taught

    • Listening and Speaking, First stage– hours per week for each study group – Annual course.
    • Listening and Speaking, Fourth stage– hours per week for each study group – Annual course.
    • Grammar, Second stage – hours per week for each study group – Annual course.

    Courses, Seminars & Workshops Conducted

    1. Scientific Workshop: The Impact of Social Media on Psychological Diagnosis Between Science and Illusion, and the Danger of Psychological and Medical Concepts
    * Presenter: Asst. Lect. Narjis Abdul-Manaf
    * Date: December 29, 2025 (2025/12/29)
    * Certificate Verification (Ref. No. & Date): Issue No. 00725 on 2025/12/29


    2. Training Course: Skills-Based Approach in Teaching English: Management and Implementation – Curriculum and Methods
    * Presenter: Asst. Lect. Narjis Abdul-Manaf
    * Date: February 2–4, 2026 (2026/2/4–2)
    * Certificate Verification (Ref. No. & Date): Issue No. 00048 on 2026/2/4


    3. Training Course: Etiquette of Academic Conduct and Professional Ethics
    * Presenter: Asst. Lect. Narjis Abdul-Manaf
    * Date: February 8–10, 2026 (2026/2/10–8)
    * Certificate Verification (Ref. No. & Date): Issue No. 00079 on 2026/2/24


    4. Training Course: Writing with Purpose: From Sentences to Essays
    * Presenter: Asst. Lect. Narjis Abdul-Manaf
    * Date: March 9–11, 2026 (2026/3/11–9)
    * Certificate Verification (Ref. No. & Date): Issue No. 00126 on 2026/3/12

    Research Interests

    Linguistics Sociolinguistics Phonetics Phonology General Education