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Lilisuriani Binti Abdul Latif @ Bapoo

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (English Language Studies) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Science in Education Psychology - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Bachelor of Education with 1st Class Honours - Bachelor Degree, Moray House College, Edinburgh

Lilisuriani Binti Abdul Latif @ Bapoo (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Pagoh Campus

KULLIYYAH OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGES


lilisuriani@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Lilisuriani obtained a First Class Hons. degree in B. Ed (Hons) TESOL (Moray House College of Education, Edinburgh, Scotland), Post Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand) and Master of Science in Educational Psychology (UPM, Serdang, Malaysia).
Lilisuriani has taught language learners from the academic (primary, secondary and tertiary students) and non-academic sectors (government and corporate clients). Having the passion in English for Specific Purposes especially Occupational English, she has had the privilege to be an advisor to ITM (now UITM) Business Studies students for Entrepreneurial Research Project (ETR), and was a panel for Students’ Entrepreneurial Research Project Presentations. She has worked with numerous educational institutions and business organizations namely University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Malaysia France Institute (MFI), Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), The News Straits Times (NST), Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation (SPHC) and Marriott Hotel. She has also taught proficiency English and Workplace English courses offered by the Institute for Language Advancement, IIUM, (IfLA), Centre for Professional Development (CPD) IIUM and IIUM Centre for Continuing Education (ICCE). She taught English for Occupational Purposes to the students of Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT), Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (IRKHS), Kulliyyah of Engineering (KOE) and Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS).She has also worked closely with Soroptimist International (Damansara) and Yayasan Basmi Kemiskinan, Selangor to help educate underprivileged children.
Apart from teaching, Lilisuriani has also been active in curriculum development and teacher training. When she was with CELPAD, she was the Coordinator and Course Developer of English for Academic Purposes (2003-2008), the Coordinator and Course Developer of English for Occupational Purposes (2008-2012). She was the Assistant Coordinator for Teaching Development Unit (TDU) and Peer Observation and Teaching/Learning Evaluation Unit (POTLEN). In 2009, she proposed that the teaching of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes (CSR) to be integrated in the English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) courses offered by CELPAD to KENMS, KOS and KOE. She then designed the contents and trained CELPAD teachers on how to include and assess CSR projects in EOP classes. She developed a new course, Persuasion and Speech Communication and has been teaching it to the students of Kulliyyah of Languages and Management since 2014.
She is currently serving the Kulliyyah of Languages and Management as a lecturer, the Chairman of Quality Unit and the Coordinator of Internship. She obtained her Ph.D in English Language Studies from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).


Area of Specialisation


  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Language Literacy (Including English (TESOL, ESL, TEFL) and other Languages) - TESOL
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Educational Psychology
  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Linguistics and Literature ~ Language Acquisition (Including First Language Acquisition, SLA, Bilingualism, Foreign Language Learning) - English Language Studies -ESP


Professional Membership


  • 2018 - 2025: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics


Teaching Responsibilities


COMMUNICATING IN ENGLISH 2008/2009
CORE COMPETENCE UPPER 2005/2006
CORE COMPETENCE UPPER INTENSIVE (1ST HALF) 2002/2003
COURSE DESIGN IN ESP 2018/2019 2017/2018
ENGLISH AT WORKPLACE 2015/2016
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC WRITING 2016/2017 2006/2007
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC WRITING (EAW) 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003
ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES (ICT) 2012/2013 2011/2012
ENGLISH LANGUAGE IV 2009/2010 2007/2008
ENGLISH LANGUAGE V 2014/2015 2013/2014 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007
ENGLISH LANGUAGE V (2ND HALF INTENSIVE) 2007/2008
ENGLISH LANGUAGE VI 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 2007/2008
FAMILY MANAGEMENT 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
INTERNSHIP 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
INTERNSHIP 1 2016/2017
INTERNSHIP 2 2016/2017
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 2017/2018
INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
ISSUES IN ESP 2022/2023
LANGUAGE FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
LANGUAGE FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES-ENGIN 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
LANGUAGE FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES-ENM 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2004/2005 2003/2004
PERSUASION AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
PERSUASIVE SPEECH 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
PROFESSIONAL SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2011/2012
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2023/2024 2022/2023
SFC: LISTENING SKILL 2003/2004
SFC: READING SKILLS 2004/2005 2003/2004
SFC: SPEAKING INTENSIVE COURSE (2ND HALF) 2002/2003
SFC: WRITING SKILLS 2004/2005 2002/2003
SKILL SPECIFIC COURSE READING 2008/2009
THESIS WRITING 2015/2016


Supervision


Comparative Study Of Persuasive Speeches Of Male And Female Political Leaders.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
A Lingustic Analysis Of Doctor-Patient Interaction In Clinical Consultations: A Case Of Malaysian Experience.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Natural Learning And Sub-Strategic Skills In Creating Language In-Use For The Job Interview.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
A Correlational Study Of Malaysian Hoteliers' Self-Ratings Of Guest Interaction Skills And Occupational Self-Efficacy Before And After Gamification Experiences.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
Needs Analysis For Workplace English Speaking Courses For University Engineering Students In The Kwara State Of Nigeria.
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Vocabulary Learning Strategies Among Tourism Management Students In An Esp Context.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2022 - 2023 Perceived Level of Da'wah Readiness Among Muslim Japanese Speaking Youth
2017 - 2022 An Analysis of Image Restoration Strategies used by Malaysian Officials When Communicating MH 370 Crisis.
2017 - 2017 Kajian Persepsi Integriti Nasional (KPIN)
2015 - IIUM MOOC: Introduction to Linguistics
2015 - 2019 Developing Edutourism Satisfaction Index: Religiosity and Spirituality Embedded Model in the Selection of a Destination for Edutourism
2014 - 2015 Mencapai Ilmu Menerusi Bahasa Inggeris Berbantukan Komputer di Sekolah Agama Daerah Kampung Gajah Menerusi Open Educational Resources (OER)
On-Going
2022 - Present Language, Persuasive Communication and Islamic Values: A Comprehensive Guide for Non-Native User of English
2009 - Present Teachers' Perceptions and Attitudes in Using Learning Management System (LMS) in the English for Academic Purpose (EAP) Classrooms
2009 - Present Meeting the Needs of Industries through English for Occupational Course
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Award & Recognition


30 Jul, 2023 MURABBI AWARD - KULLIYYAH OF LANGUAGES AND MANAGEMENT TAKRIM AWARD DAY 2023 KCDIO
24 Jul, 2022 Best Teaching Award (Best Teaching Innovation in Virtual Learning Category) - Kulliyyah of Languages and Management KCDIO
11 Jul, 2021 The Murrabbi Award - Kulliyyah of Languages and Management KCDIO
30 Jun, 2021 Best Paper Award - International Islamic University Malaysia International
17 Jun, 2019 Anugerah Akademik Negara ke 13 (2019). Nomination for Anugerah Pengajaran - Ministry of Education University
14 Mar, 2019 CEFR Super Master Trainer - Ministry of Education National
26 Aug, 2016 CEFR Master Trainer - Ministry of Higher Education National
01 Apr, 2016 Best Teacher Award (University) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
18 Mar, 2016 Best Teacher Award -Arts - IIUM University


Publications


Article

2023 An investigation of teaching, social and cognitive presence in online learning. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 13 (No. 5) pp. 1853-1867
2023 The nexus of community perception on turning idyllic Panchor town into a future river tourism destination.. Cogent Social Sciences, 9 (2) pp. 1-18
2022 Correlational study of Malaysian hoteliers’ self-ratings of guest interaction skills and occupational self-efficacy before and after gamification experiences. TEAM Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 19 (1) pp. 29-41
2021 An analysis of Vivy Yusof’s humblebragging language on social media. International Young Scholars Journal of Languages, 4 (2) pp. 19-28
2021 Attitude and language use pattern of multilingual Malaysians. International Young Scholars Journal of Languages, 4 (2) pp. 29-37
2021 Audience’s Perception towards using Performing Arts in Enhancing English Skills. International Young Scholars Journal of Languages, 4 (1) pp. 1-15
2021 Foreign language anxiety among Japanese language learners in IIUM Pagoh. International Young Scholars Journal of Languages, 4 (1) pp. 16-30
2020 An analysis of workplace English speaking courses for university engineering students in the Kwara State of Nigeria. Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature, 1 (3) pp. 25-35
2019 CEFR-based English speaking skill self-assessments by Malaysian graduating non-native English speaking students. MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION, 2 () pp. 82-93
2014 Errors analysis of Malay compound sentences of foreign language learners. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 20 (Language for Communication and Learning), 20 () pp. 118-121
2014 The Palestinian-Israeli conflict: a comparative analysis on the language of occupation. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research (Language for Communication and Learning), 20 (14) pp. 97-101
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 CAN PROFICIENT TERTIARY LEARNERS OF ENGLISH SPEAK PERSUASIVELY? A DISCOVERY OF SKILLS, MISTAKES AND PROBLEMS. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION (ICIOK 2022),
2023 KEARIFAN TEMPATAN DALAM EVOLUSI NASI LEMAK DI TANAH MELAYU. In: International Conference on Local Wisdom of the Malay Archipelago – COLLEGA 2023,
2023 Relationship between Local Wisdom Beliefs and Dietary Practices of Malay Women During the Postpartum Period. In: International Conference on Local Wisdom in the Malay Archipelago (COLLEGA 2023),
2023 ROLES AND POSITIONS OF MALAY AND NON-MALAY CHILDREN’S SONGS IN IMPARTING LOCAL WISDOM AMONG MALAYSIAN FAMILIES. In: International Conference on Local Wisdom in the Malay Archipelago (COLLEGA 2023),
2022 Can proficient tertiary learners of English speak persuasively? a discovery of skills, mistakes and problems. In: International Conference on the Integration of Knowledge in Higher Education (ICIOK 2022),
2021 A correlational study of Malaysian hoteliers’ self-ratings of guest interaction skills and occupational self-efficacy before and after gamification experiences. In: International Conference On Languages, Education and Tourism 2021 (ICLET 2021),
2021 MH370 crisis: image repair strategies used by Malaysia Airlines. In: International Conference of Languages, Education and Tourism (ICLET) 2021,
2021 MH370 Crisis: Image Repair Strategies Used by Malaysia Airlines.. In: THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF LANGUAGES, EDUCATION AND TOURISM 2021 ICLET 2021,
2021 THE CONFIDENCE GAME IN PRESENTATIONS. In: TPHM SKILLS WORKSHOP: ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS,
2020 Need analysis for workplace english speaking courses for university engineering students in the Kwara state of Nigeria. In: 1st Scientia Academia Conference,
2020 Pitching workshop.. In: Pitching Workshop,
2020 Sharing session: preparations of exam questions, marking scheme and tots.. In: Preparation of Examination Question Papers & Marking Schemes for Academic Staff,
2016 A comparative study on how academicians and industries rate students’ persuasive presentations.. In: DELL Postgraduate Research Symposium 2016,
2015 Malaysia MOOCs: students’ pattern of interaction. In: International Conference on e-Learning (ICeL 2016),
2013 Malay students' politeness strategies. In: The Third International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching - FLLT2013,
Book

2020 Teacher guide: implementing the CEFR-aligned curriculum: planning and managing learning (second edition). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, ISBN:
2019 Teacher guide: implementing the CEFR-aligned curriculum: planning and managing learning. Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, ISBN:
2019 Teacher guide: implementing the CEFR-aligned curriculum: planning and managing learning. Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, ISBN:
2017 The relationship of resilience and self-compassion of Malaysian tertiary students. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-536-7
Book Section

2020 Graduates Need Good Communication Skills: What Does That Mean?. In: Kuliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM), IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-46701-7-7, pp. 1-12
2020 Keranamu aku disini. In: Wacana MBM, ISBN: 978-967-2316-02-2, pp. 47-56