Professor Sam Roodi
Fanshawe College, Language and Liberal Studies, Faculty Member
- Professor of Communications at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.edit
Research Interests: American Literature, Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Modern Drama, Great Depression, and 12 moreAmerican Drama, Modern American Theatre, Ecocriticism, Dutch, American Theatre of the 20th Century, Dutch History, Environmental Criticism, Dutch Studies, American Dream, Dutch overseas history, Rugged Individualism, and Maxwell Anderson
Research Interests: English Literature, English for Academic Purposes, Teaching English as a Second Language, Persian Literature, Children's Literature, and 18 moreEnglish language, Children's and Young Adult Literature, Canadian Literature, Persian Language, English, World Englishes, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Persian Culture, English language teaching, English Education, Canada, English language and literature, Anne of Green Gables, Omar Khayyam, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Lucy Maud Montgomery, English As a Second Language (ESL), and 20th Century American & Canadian Literature, Especially Women Writers of Fiction
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Research Interests: American Literature, American Studies, World Literatures, Comparative Literature, English Literature, and 20 moreLiterature, English language, English, Law and Literature, Jean Paul Sartre, Literature and Law, Literature and Philosophy, Upton Sinclair, Law, Language, and Literature, English Education, Sartre, Herman Melville, English language and literature, Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Dickens, English language education, Sidney Kingsley, Jane Adams, and Robert Elliot Burns
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Research Interests: Gender Studies, Teacher Education, Sociolinguistics, Critical Pedagogy, English language, and 12 moreTESOL, Gender, Gender Equality, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum, English language teaching, Reflective Teaching, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Second Language Acquisiton, Learning Strategies, ESL/EFL Writing, and English As a Second Language (ESL)
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Published in Shabaab Literary Magazine, August 1998
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Research Interests: British Literature, English Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, Irish Literature, English, and 7 moreTeaching English As A Foreign Language, English language teaching, George Bernard Shaw, English Education, ELT, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), and English As a Second Language (ESL)
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For the children of Afghanistan
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A POEM
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Published in Northwest Ethnic Voice, Jan. 2002
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In order to motivate our students who take writing and communication courses at our College, we decided to interview recruiters and entrepreneurs in the London area about the importance of both written and spoken communication skills in... more
In order to motivate our students who take writing and communication courses at our College, we decided to interview recruiters and entrepreneurs in the London area about the importance of both written and spoken communication skills in the workplace. We talked to a number of employers about the significance of communication skills for young hires and recruits, and our findings suggest that both oral and written communication skills are considered to be necessary for a successful career. In fact, the employers we interviewed consider communication skills to be a great asset. These skills are highly prized by recruiters and managers, and we think it is important that our students hear this from the employers themselves. Therefore, we produced a video based on these interviews in which managers talk to our students about what they think regarding communication skills in the workplace. (This video can be used for educational purposes only).
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In 2022, in my course Global Citizenship, my students and I collaborated with CityStudio and London Environmental Network to promote pollinator gardens in industrial areas in London, Ontario, through publication of pollinator garden... more
In 2022, in my course Global Citizenship, my students and I collaborated with CityStudio and London Environmental Network to promote pollinator gardens in industrial areas in London, Ontario, through publication of pollinator garden guidebooks.
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My students' poster presentation on Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Research Interests: Comparative Literature, English Literature, Women's Studies, Women's History, Literature, and 11 moreWomen's Rights, Stereotypes, Women's Literature, Stereotypes and Prejudice, Victorian Literature, Women and Culture, Women and Gender Studies, English language and literature, Gender stereotypes, Stereotype Threat, and Female
Activities for teachers who teach fiction.
Research Interests: American Literature, World Literatures, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Teaching and Learning, and 11 moreTeacher Education, Literature, Literature and cinema, English, Teacher Training, Learning And Teaching In Higher Education, Literature Review, English Education, English language and literature, Teaching Literature, and Teacher Preparation
My student's illustration of the novel Cry Freedom.
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Novel Presentation, Part #1, Creative Work
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Ghasaq Mi'mar was my student in 1995. She wrote this true story about how Saddam forced her family into exile and arrested her dad.
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Teaching Anne of Green Gables in language classroom
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Hemingway's short stories
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Teaching literature in language classroom
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Research Interests: English Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, English language, English, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, and 8 moreEnglish language teaching, George Bernard Shaw, English Education, English Studies, English language education, Bernard Shaw, Saint Joan, and English As a Second Language (ESL)
Research Interests: English Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, Learning and Teaching, English, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, and 9 moreEnglish language teaching, English Education, English language and literature, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), John Bunyan, Bunyan, John, English Studies, English As a Second Language (ESL), and Pilgrim's Progress
Research Interests: English Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, Learning and Teaching, English, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, and 7 moreEnglish language teaching, English Education, Lord Byron, English language and literature, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English As a Second Language (ESL), and Lord byron's work
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Research Interests: English Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, The Novel, English language, English, and 13 moreStorytelling, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Novel, Teaching and Learning Writing and Reading, English language teaching, English Education, English language and literature, ELT, Short story, Reading Education, and English As a Second Language (ESL)
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Teaching literature in language classroom
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Do you want to eat out in London, Ontario? You can choose from many fine dining restaurants. They vary greatly in appearance, ambience, menu, service, and prices. They have some similarities and differences. This research was conducted by... more
Do you want to eat out in London, Ontario? You can choose from many fine dining restaurants. They vary greatly in appearance, ambience, menu, service, and prices. They have some similarities and differences. This research was conducted by graduate students of Hospitality to help locals and tourists find out which restaurant in London ranks higher in terms of its unique features, customer review, challenges, décor, location, food presentation, marketing strategy, and involvement with community.
Research Interests: Hospitality Studies, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Tourism and Hospitality Education, Restaurant, and 10 moreHospitality and Tourism, Restaurants, SERVICE QUALITY IN RESTAURANTS, Hospitality Industry Research (Hotel), Restaurant / Hotel operation and marketing, Service Quality in the Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Operation Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Restaurant Industry
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Translation of Hamid Mossadegh's poem.
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Translation of Emily Dickinson's poem
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We live in an era where our lives, economies, and futures are intricately intertwined on a global scale. The challenges we face-from climate change to economic disparities-transcend national boundaries, demanding solutions that are... more
We live in an era where our lives, economies, and futures are intricately intertwined on a global scale. The challenges we face-from climate change to economic disparities-transcend national boundaries, demanding solutions that are equally expansive in scope. As inhabitants of this interconnected world, we bear a shared responsibility to foster peace, uphold human rights, and address the pressing issues that affect us all.
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In the fast-paced, interconnected world of our century, media saturates every aspect of our lives. From traditional outlets like newspapers and television to the digital realms of social media and online streaming platforms, we are... more
In the fast-paced, interconnected world of our century, media saturates every aspect of our lives. From traditional outlets like newspapers and television to the digital realms of social media and online streaming platforms, we are bombarded with messages and information at every turn. In this ocean of media, the ability to navigate and critically analyze the messages we encounter becomes paramount. Welcome to the realm of critical media literacy. Critical media literacy extends beyond traditional notions of literacy, encompassing the ability to evaluate and critique various forms of mass communication and popular culture. It empowers individuals to dissect the relationships between media, audiences, information, and power. As global citizens striving for a more equitable, just, and sustainable world, developing critical media literacy skills is essential. Let's break down the essence of critical media literacy into its core components: critical thinking, media analysis, and global citizenship.
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The exploration of untranslatable phrases in English, exemplified by idioms like "It's raining cats and dogs," offers a fascinating journey into the intricacies of language and culture. As a professor, it becomes imperative to guide... more
The exploration of untranslatable phrases in English, exemplified by idioms like "It's raining cats and dogs," offers a fascinating journey into the intricacies of language and culture. As a professor, it becomes imperative to guide students through the challenging yet enriching terrain of idiomatic expressions, where literal translations often lead to absurdities. Idiomatic expressions, deeply rooted in culture and often violating syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic norms, demand a nuanced approach to translation. Recognizing these expressions is
Research Interests: Translation Studies, Translation theory, Translation and Interpretation, Teaching EFL, Collocation and Idioms in English Arabic, and 10 moreVocabulary Learning in ESL, Idioms, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Collocation and idiomatic expressions, English EFL TEFL learning, Arabic-English translation, English Translation, ESL/EFL Writing, English As a Second Language (ESL), and Teaching ESL/EFL
During the past few months, I have been trying to understand and address some of the challenges that our students are facing in remote contexts because of online learning, and I have concluded that there is one persistent challenge in... more
During the past few months, I have been trying to understand and address some of the challenges that our students are facing in remote contexts because of online learning, and I have concluded that there is one persistent challenge in online learning, and it is learner loneliness. As we get better and better every day at engaging our students, giving them hands-on activities and finding ways to build peer-to-peer relationships, I have been thinking about how to help my students overcome this sense of loneliness and help reduce student dissatisfaction with online learning. Most students have no real face-to-face connection and live between four walls alone, and some are having a difficult time adjusting. Today, I had a class with my students in my Global Citizenship course and wanted to share this experience with you. In our virtual class, we had a break out session, and students introduced themselves, chatted with their peers and me, asked questions, and expressed concerns. The students were very grateful for this opportunity. Despite the fact that we have limited time to deliver course content, I believe these little moments can have a positive impact on our students.
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Research Interests: Teaching English as a Second Language, English language, Reading Habits/Attitudes, English, Biography, and 11 moreReading, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Teaching and Learning Writing and Reading, English language and linguistics, English language teaching, English Education, ELT, Biography and Life-Writing, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Reading Education, and English As a Second Language (ESL)
Personal reflection on stereotyping and cross-cultural issues in ESL classrooms.
Research Interests: Teaching English as a Second Language, English language, Stereotypes, English, Stereotypes and Prejudice, and 9 moreCross-Cultural Studies, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, English language teaching, English Education, English language and literature, Stereotype Threat, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination, and English As a Second Language (ESL)
Research Interests: English for Academic Purposes, Teaching English as a Second Language, Assessment, English language, Language Testing, and 14 moreEnglish, Assessment in Higher Education, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Language Assessment, Testing, English language teaching, Language Testing and Assessment, English Education, Entrance Exam, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Entrance Examination Tests, Langauge Testing, University Entrance Exam, and English As a Second Language (ESL)
CBC Radio interview