Prof. Dr Md Momtazur Rahman

Prof. Dr Md. Momtazur Rahman was born in Chuadanga, a South Western District in Bangladesh. He is a Professor and Chair (Head) of the Department of English and Modern Languages, IUBAT- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology. He has been teaching for 15 years in the fields of English Language, ESP, and Linguistics at IUBAT. He would like to play the role of a mentor, a guide, a supervisor, and a facilitator in addition to a teacher. He is a prolific and contemporary writer in the areas of academic and contemporary affairs.

Education

PhD in English Language Studies
National University of Malaysia

MA in English Language
Putra University, Malaysia

Areas of Interest

ESP, Needs Analysis, Linguistics, Error Analysis (SLA), and Academic Writing

Research & Publications

Articles in International Journals

• Rahman, M. (2022). An Error Analysis of Students' Paragraphs and Essays: A Case of First-Year Students of an English Medium University in Bangladesh. International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 4 (4), pp-350-363. DOI: http://doi.org/ 10.36892/ijlls.v4i4.1094
• Rahman, M. (2020). Challenges of Materials Development for the Tertiary Level EFL Learners in Bangladesh: Materials Developers' Perspectives. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12), pp. 6818 – 6830. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081248
• Rahman, M. (2015). English for Specific Purposes (ESP): A Holistic Review. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 3(1), pp.24-31. Retrieved from http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=2200
• Rahman, M. (2012). The English Language Needs of Computer Science Undergraduate Students at Putra University, Malaysia: A Focus on Reading Skills. English for Specific World, 12 (34). Retrieved from http://esp-world.info/Articles_34/DOC/ESP_Rahman.pdf
• Rahman, M. (2009). Needs Analysis for Developing an ESP Writing Course for Foreign Postgraduates in Science and Technology at National University of Malaysia. Asian ESP Journal, 5 (2). Retrieved from http://www.asian-esp-journal.com/August_2009_mr.php
• Rahman, M. (2009). Academics’ Perceptions of Reading and Listening Needs for English for Specific Purposes: A Case from National University of Malaysia. Language in India, 9. Retrieved from http://www.languageinindia.com/april2009/rahmanacademicperceptions.html
• Rahman, M. (2008). Developing an ESP Speaking Course Framework for the Foreign Postgraduates in Science and Technology at National University of Malaysia. English for Specific World, 7 (4). Retrieved from http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_20/issue_20.htm

Books/Book Chapters

• Rahman, M. & Larue, D (2019). English Grammar and Composition Skills: A Need-based Reference Grammar for ESL Learners. Scholars’ Press, a partner of Omni Scriptum Publication, (Germany and Latvia, Moldova) Europe. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Dr-Md-Momtazur-Rahman/dp/6138835611
• Rahman, M. (2016). Foreign Students’ Perceptions of Difference and Difficulty in Academic Culture in Light of Learning Strategies in English Medium: A Case from National University of Malaysia. A chapter in the book, entitled, Integrating technology and Culture: Strategies and Innovations in ELT. Yking Books (Jaipur, India).
• Rahman, M. (2001). Human Development in the Southeast and South Asian Countries. Wisdom House Publications Ltd (Leeds, LS9 7NN, England).

International Conference:

• Rahman, M. (2006). ‘Developing an ESP Course for Foreign Postgraduates at National University of Malaysia: Understanding the Research Methodology of the Study’. The 2nd Postgraduate Research Colloquium (international conference) organized by the School of Language Studies & Linguistics, National University of Malaysia, Seremban, Malaysia.

Member of the Editorial Board:

• A reviewer and member of the Editorial Board of the Universal Journal of Educational Research, an international peer-reviewed journal (US based).
  Website: http://www.hrpub.org/journals/jour_info.php?id=95
• A member of the Executive Board of Editors of the Global Association of English Studies
  Website: http://www.thegaes.org/executive-board-of-editors
•  A member of the Editorial Team of the Journal of Studies in Linguistics and Literature
  Website: http://www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/sll/about/editorialTeam

Contributor to English Newspapers:

• Md. Momtazur Rahman. (2021). Food adulteration: A threat to our health. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=198805771
• Md. Momtazur Rahman. (2020).Coronavirus epidemic and our health conscience. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=243943
• Md. Momtazur Rahman. (2017). High prices of daily commodities and commoners’ sufferings. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=36950812
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• Md. Momtazur Rahman. (2017). Future of English as a Lingua Franca. The Daily Sun. https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/203143/Future-of-English-as-aLingua-Franca#:~:text=Globally%2C%20English%20today%20plays%20the,the%20future%20of%20English%20language.
• Md Momtazur Rahman. (2019). Dhaka: A city of risky roads and unsafe transports. The Daily Observer.https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=192726
• Md Momtazur Rahman. (2018).Bottomless basket' is now a wonder of the world. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=130071

Other Achievements

Scholarship/Awards:
Zamala Fellowship (Scholarship for PhD program by National University of Malaysia)

Courses Taught

Courses taught at National University of Malaysia
1. SKPD-Introduction to Academic Reading in English
2. SKPD English for Self-development
Courses taught at IUBAT
1. ENG-201-Introduction to Linguistics
2. ENG 401-English for Specific Purposes
3. ENG-105-Wrting Skills
4. ENG 203-Advanced English Composition
5. ENG-250-Public Speaking