Abdel Ghani Amar Remache, Ph.D
Director, English Language and Translation Program
Associate Professor
Al Ain Campus
Biography
Abdelghani Remache holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics, an MEd with TEFL from the University of Wales, Cardiff as well as an MA in Comparative Francophone Literature Studies from Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, in France. Currently, he works as the Director of the English Language and Translation program and the Director of the English Language Centre at Al Ain University. He teaches in English and French. His research interests include ESP, ELT, TESL, TEFL, Needs Analysis, and Francophone Literature Studies.
Education
Applied Linguistics, University of Wales, Cardiff,UK
MEd with TEFL, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
Certificate in ELT, Warwick University, UK
MA in Comparative Francophone Literature Studies, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord
BA in English Language Development, Universite de Constantine, Algeria
Research Interests
ELT. ESP. TESL. TEFL. Literary Criticism.
Selected Publications
1. Altakhaineh, ARM & Remache A. (2022). Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions of the Effect of Cultural Background in the IELTS Listening Test. International Journal of Arabic-English Studies. (SCOPUS)
2. Remache, A & Altakhaineh, ARM. (2021). An Analysis of Complaint Strategies by Algerian Arabic Speakers. The International Journal of Communication and Linguistic Studies (SCOPUS)
3. Remache, A. (2019). Changing the University Governance Paradigm in MENA: The UAE Example. TEM JOURNAL - Technology, Education, Management, Informatics. (SCOPUS)
4. Remache, A & Belarbi, A. (2019). Adapting ICT in higher education in the developing world: influencing dynamics. International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies (SCOPUS)
5. Remache, A. (2018). Deconstructing Nostalgia for a Fairy-tale Algerian Past in Rachid Boudjedra's Literature. (International Journal of Francophone Studies) (SCOPUS)
6. Remache, A. & Ibrahim, M.K (2018). Business English Syllabus Design: Putting Students' Needs First. (International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies)
7. Remache, A. (2016). Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs. International Journal of Arts and Sciences. Vol.9, No.1.
8. Remache, A. (2015). ESP Projects and the Coursebook Industry in the Middle East and North Africa: Aspirations for Change and Development. Global Business & Economics Anthology. (ISSN: 1553-1392).
9. Remache, A. (2014). The Impact of Authentic Materials on the Quality of Education. Global Business & Economics Anthology. Vol.1. (Won the 1st prize for the Distinguished Research Paper Award. AAU).
10. Remache, A. (2013). The Universality of Scientific Discourse. International Journal of English Language Teaching. Vol.1, No. 2, pp. 37-52.
Publications (Papers in French):
1. Remache, A. (2018). Panorama sur le Roman Algérien d’Expression Française : Espaces et Espérances. Synergies Algérie No 26.
2. Remache, A. (2014). Ecriture de l’errance et de la mémoire dans Le Nez sur la vitre d’Abdelkader Djemai. Synergie Algérie. No 21.
3. Remache, A. (2012). Relecture de “Timimoun” de Rachid Boudjedra, in www.latortueverte.com
Conferences
1. Al Falah university 2nd Task Conference, Dubai. UAE. May 2018.
2. 30th Business & Economics Society International, Al Ain, UAE. January 2017.
3. International Conference for Academic Disciplines, Al Ain, UAE, February 2016.
4. 24th Business & Economics Society International, Al Ain, UAE. March 2015.
5. 23rd Business & Economics Society International, Abu Dhabi, UAE. January 2014.
6. 1st College of Education at AAU Conference. 2010.
Professional Experience
1. Associate Professor, English Language and Translation Program, Al Ain University. 2007 to present.
2. Instructor, the English Language Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.1991 – 2000.
Teaching Courses
Courses taught:
BA in English Language and Translation:
Advanced Writing, Advanced Grammar, Applied Linguistics, Assessment and Classroom Environment, Teaching Composition, Reading Comprehension, Basic Grammar, English I & II, Writing Skills I & II, Listening & Speaking Skills I & II, French Language I, Capstone and Practicum, Phonetics & Phonology, Teaching Diverse Students, Thinking Skills, and Educational Psychology.
Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Teaching:
Foundations of Education, School Curriculum and UAE Curriculum, Classroom Management, Methods of Teaching English
MA in TESOL:
TESOL Methods, Teaching Language Skills, Classroom Management & Environment, Language and Social Interaction, Theories of Learning and Development, and Evaluation in the TESOL Class.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Changing the University Governance Paradigm in MENA: The UAE Example.
Published in: TEM JOURNAL - Technology, Education, Management, Informatics
Aug 28, 2019
Adapting ICT in higher education in the developing world: influencing dynamics
Published in: International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies
Jan 01, 2019
Panorama sur le Roman Algérien d’Expression Française : Espaces et Espérances
Published in: Synergies Algérie
Dec 01, 2018
Business English Syllabus Design: Putting Students' Needs First
Published in: International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies
Oct 13, 2018
Deconstructing Nostalgia for a Fairy-tale Algerian Past in Rachid Boudjedra's Literature
Published in: International Journal of Francophone Studies
Sep 01, 2018
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
Developing Students’ Communicative Competence in University English Language Programs
Published in: International Journal of Arts and Sciences
Oct 27, 2016
ESP Projects and the Coursebook Industry in the Middle East and North Africa: Aspirations for Change and Development
Published in: Global Business & Economics Anthology
Mar 01, 2015
Ecriture de l'errance et de la mémoire dans Le Nez sur la vitre d’Abdelkader Djemai
Published in: Synergies Algérie
Dec 01, 2014
The Impact of Authentic Materials on the Quality of Education
Published in: Global Business & Economics Anthology
Mar 01, 2014
The Universality of Scientific Discourse
Published in: International Journal of English Language Teaching
Dec 03, 2013