Dr. Ala’a Obeidat
Dr. Ala’a Obeidat
Biography
I am a full-time English lecturer at the German Jordanian University. I am married with one child. I graduated in 2016 and started my career as a full-time lecturer at Al-Isra’a University.
Educational Background
PhD in Applied Linguistics, The University of Jordan (2017-2022)
MA in Applied Linguistics/EFL, Mutah University and Ohio University (2014-2015)
BA in Modern Languages, Yarmouk University (2005-2009)
MA in Applied Linguistics/EFL, Mutah University and Ohio University (2014-2015)
BA in Modern Languages, Yarmouk University (2005-2009)
Research Interests
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Phonology, morphology, and psycholinguistics.
Experience
- Part-time English Lecturer, German Jordanian University (Oct 2025 -Aug 2026).
- Part-time English Lecturer, Applied Science University (Sep 2023 - Jul 2025).
- Translator/Program Assistant, National Democratic Institute (Oct 2024 - Mar 2025).
- Part-time English Lecturer, Amman Arab University (Sep 2023 - Oct 2024).
- English Lecturer, Al-Isra'a University (2015-2016).
- English Teacher, Islamic Educational College (2012-2015).
Selected Publications
| 2024 | ,"The Perception of Color Idiomatic Metaphorical Expressions by Arabic-speaking EFL Learners: An Investigation of the Effect of Gender ",The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics,2024 [View] |
| 2024 | Obeidat, A. E., & Mahadin , R. S. ," A Non- Linear Phonological Analysis of English Loanwords in Standard Arabic.",Arabic. Jordanian Educational Journal,9(2), 1–24.,2024 [View] |