Mr. Hussain
Mirza is a full-time Lecturer in the Faculty of Language Studies at the Arab
Open University, Bahrain. He holds an MA in Applied English Language Studies
from the University of Bahrain (2024) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education
Academy (FHEA), awarded by Advance HE, UK. His academic expertise lies in
Applied Linguistics, particularly English for Specific Purposes (ESP), feedback
literacy, rubric design and assessment development.
Mr. Mirza has
taught English across a range of settings, including the University of Bahrain,
private schooling and private tutoring (Telp), before joining the Arab Open University
full-time. At AOU, he serves as Head of the Translation Unit and co-coordinator
of the English Club, contributing to student engagement and professional
training within the Faculty of Language Studies.
His research
interests include feedback literacy, grading equity, curriculum design and the
impact of artificial intelligence on student writing.
Teaching
Philosophy
Mr. Mirza's
teaching is student-centred and grounded in feedback literacy: he helps
students understand, evaluate and act on feedback so they become more
independent learners. He uses clear, transparent rubrics so students know what
is expected and can assess their own progress, and he aims for assessment that
is fair and consistent for every learner. Drawing on his background in English
for Specific Purposes, he connects language learning to the academic and
professional contexts students will face, and he integrates digital and
AI-supported tools to extend practice beyond the classroom. His practice is
informed by the UK Professional Standards Framework, through which he was
awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Courses
Taught & Currently Teaching at AOU:
•
EL099, EL111 & EL112,
English Language Skills
•
EL117, Academic Writing
•
EL119, Oral and
Presentation Skills
•
E120, Introduction to
Language
•
A112A, Cultures
•
INT302, Internship
Professional
Experience
Academic
Positions:
•
Full-time Lecturer, Faculty
of Language Studies, Arab Open University, Bahrain (Sep 2026–Present)
•
Part-time Lecturer, Arab
Open University, Bahrain (Sep 2025, June 2026)
•
Contracted Lecturer,
University of Bahrain (Sep 2024 – June 2026)
•
English Language Teacher, Al
Rawabi Private School, Bahrain (Aug 2021 – Dec 2024)
Additional
Roles:
•
Head of the Translation Unit,
Arab Open University, Bahrain: supervises translation interns, translates
university texts and organises translation workshops for students
•
Co-coordinator of the English
Club, Faculty of Language Studies, Arab Open University, Bahrain
Professional
Recognition:
•
Fellow of the Higher Education
Academy (FHEA), Advance HE, UK (2026)
