Shaké MAJARIAN

Chargé(e) d'enseignement - MA in Applied Linguistics and TEFL

(+961) 1 421 000 ext 5522 shake.majarian@usj.edu.lb

With a background in English langauge, literature and applied linguistics, Shaké Majarian has been teaching English at Saint Joseph University of Beirut since August 1993. In 1998, she started teaching English language and literature as a fulltime faculty at the School of Translators and Interpreters along with maintaining English language instruction at university at large. She was appointed as the Head of English Department from 2003 to 2012 during which she collaborated with Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA to cater for the department needs, study curriculum needs, further materials developments and run hands-on TEFL workshops for potential candidates. In August 2003, she was trained and certified as the Georgetown Proficiency Test Administrator to run in-service tests at USJ.

From 2012 to 2014, she was assigned as Language Coordinator in the Regional Centers at the Faculty of Languages. Further to that, from 2013 to 2015 she held the position of Communications and Publications Officer at Faculty of Languages. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Shaké remained actively engaged in the classroom, teaching advanced English and literature courses. Her passion for literature and language inspired her students to explore literary works from diverse cultures and time periods, enriching their understanding of global perspectives. Since 2015, she has still been teaching a plethora of courses such as Proficiency level English, English Literature, Advanced Writing, Language and Culture, Business Correspondene, Current Issues as well as Ethical Issues.

Outside academia, Shaké volunteers her time and skills to design and deliver language courses (in English, Armenian and Turkish) tailored to the needs of diverse learners, including refugees, immigrants, and local community members seeking to enhance their language proficiency. She emphasizes communicative approaches that prioritize practical language skills, enabling participants to engage more effectively in their daily lives and professional endeavors. Through her work with NGOs, Shaké facilitates language workshops that not only teach grammar and vocabulary but also promote cross-cultural understanding and empathy. She integrates cultural insights and real-life scenarios into her lessons, encouraging participants to appreciate linguistic diversity and celebrate shared humanity.