DEPARTMENT.FACULTY
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.QUALIFICATION
MA, PGCTE, M. Phil, Ph. D
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.DESIGNATION
Professor
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.THRUST_AREA
Applied Linguistics, ELT, Teacher Education, Literary Theory, British Drama, Translation Studies, Film Studies
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.ADDRESS
B-10, Silver Oak Avenue, Street 4, Dhorra, Aligarh
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.MOBILE
9760987076
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.EMAIL
khanriz65@gmail.com
Prof. M. Rizwan Khan, with over 34 years of teaching and research experience, has made significant contributions to the fields of Digital Humanities & AI, Teacher Education, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Linguistic Imperialism, Material Production, Literary Criticism and Theory, Translation Studies and English Language Teaching (ELT).
His innovative approaches to education have been instrumental in shaping modern pedagogical practices. As a former Director of AMU's Center for Distance Education and Coordinator of the UGC-SAP DRS-II project on Translation Studies, he has spearheaded numerous interdisciplinary initiatives and digital advancements in education. Prof. Khan has been deeply involved in exploring the integration of digital tools in education, particularly focusing on digital storytelling, the impact of digital media on language learning, and the pedagogical possibilities of artificial intelligence. Under the Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) program, he has conducted two courses on Electronic Literature and Artificial Intelligence and translating Subtitles, underscoring his commitment to innovative teaching practices.
In addition to his teaching and administrative roles, Prof. Khan has served as Chairman of the Department of English, Director of AMU's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Convener for Committees on University Accreditation and Academic Progression. His leadership has been pivotal in advancing AMU’s academic and institutional standing.
A prolific author, Prof. Khan has published extensively, with over 40 scholarly articles and book chapters, as well as edited books like Enrich Your Language, Build Your Language, and Improve Your Language, published by Cambridge University Press. These works are recognized as essential resources in ELT and digital pedagogy, blending contemporary methodologies with traditional learning frameworks.
As a mentor, Prof. Khan has successfully guided approximately two dozen Ph.D. scholars and continues to inspire students to explore innovative methodologies in education and research. His International engagements, both as a teacher and a Visiting Fellow, include lectures and training programs in countries such as Oman, Saudi Arabia, Italy and Hungary, showcasing his global perspective on education.
Prof. Khan’s numerous awards and recognitions, including the Royal Society of Arts Assessor Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Indo-Hungarian Education Exchange Program award, highlight his commitment to excellence in education. His dynamic leadership, scholarly contributions, and advocacy for digital and pedagogical innovations influence teacher education and curriculum design, bridging traditional and modern paradigms in the Indian and global contexts.
As Chairperson, Department of English, he came forward to implement Innovative strategies, such as Open Book Examination introduced for the first time at AMU, Introduction of Internship, Seminar Presentations, Project/Dissertation, Term Paper, Outreach Activities, etc, Diagnostic Tests and Remedial Teaching, Introduction of Timeline for each semester in the light of Academic Calendar, Major Restructuring of UG, PG & PhD Syllabi Based on Innovative practices like Teachers’ Autonomy, Open ended Syllabi, Beyond Classroom learning, incorporation of ICT, Critical thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Bloom’s Taxonomy, etc.
On the Campus at AMU, he is also known for his active engagement in the public life. He has been an elected Member of the "AMU Court in Lecturer's Constituency", "Joint Secretary" & "Secretary" of the AMU Teachers' Association (AMUTA), and also nominated Members of AC & AMU Court.
Researchgate Link:
- Article in The Week Magazine on AMU Download PDF
AMU TODAY: AN ASSESSMENT AT CENTENNIAL CROSSROADS
- An Article in the Week on Assessment of Students during Covid-19 Pandemic Download PDF
- Biblical Connotations in the Portrayal of Parenthood and Childhood: Reading the Select Texts of D.H. Lawrence Download PDF
Co-authored with Sanya Khan
- David Hume’s Philosophy of Causation: Reading the Black-White “Connexion” in Fanon Download PDF
Co-authored with Sanya Khan
- Build Your Language: An Integrated Course in General English for Undergraduate Students of I Semester at Aligarh Muslim University Download PDF
Published by Cambridge University Press, New Delhi., 2020.
- Male Gaze Reverted Download PDF
An article in book.
The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given. - Language of Media Download PDF
An article in book.
The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given. - Identifying Language Functions as Course Objectives Download PDF
An article in book.
The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given. - Hegemonic Trends in Postcolonial Theories Download PDF
Article in a book.
The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given. - Orientalism and Doctor Faustus: A Post Colonial Reading Published in Download PDFPublished in Journal of the Faculty of Arts.(Volume 7, Numbers 1-2).The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- Issues of Reader in Translation Studies: A Case of Dawn Of Dreams Published in Translation Today (Volume 9, no.1) https://www.ntm.org.in/download/ttvol/Volume9/article_7.pdfThe date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- Teachers Perception of Formative Assessment in Compulsory English Classroom: A case Study at A.M. U Published in International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities (Vol. IV, Issue V). https://ijellh.com/OJS/index.php/OJS/article/view/1394/1353The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- The Effect of Task Complexity and Planning Time on Writing Fluency: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students at AMU Published in International Journal of Current Advanced Research. http://journalijcar.org/issues/effect-task-complexity-and-planning-time-writing-fluency-case-study-undergraduate-studentsThe date of publication cannot be giveen in this format. Only year is given.
- Investigating Relationships between locus of control and Emotional Intelligence on Reading Comprehension of Indian ESL Learners atAligarh Muslim University, (Pp. 48-56) Published in The Creative Launcher, Volume III, Issue I, (April), coauthored with Ahmad. https://www.thecreativelauncher.com/upload/6.%20Reading%20Comprehension%20of%20Indian%20ESL%20Learners.pdfThe date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- Effects of Authentic Materials on Second Language Acquisition Published in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research .http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907M70.pdfThe date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- The Role of Dramatic Games and its Sequence in Teaching English Vocabularies to Young Learners Download PDFPublished in Aligarh Journal of Linguistics, ?Vol. 10, Issue. 2.The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Aptis as a Proficiency Test in the Recruitment Process of University Lecturers by Afghan Ministry of Higher Education: A Case Study Published in International Journal of English and Education, Vol.9, Issue 3. http://ijee.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/13.18922423.pdfThe date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given.
- English Language Teaching through the Internet at Post Covid-19 Age in India: Views and Attitudes Published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews ?, Vol.7, Issue 3 http://ijrar.org/viewfull.php?&p_id=IJRAR19W1605The date of publication cannot be given in this format. Only the year is given