May, 2020

DR SABIHA MANSOORProfessor Lahore School of Economics

Woodrow Wilson Pakistan ScholarBritish Council Scholar

President National Talent Scholar

1: PERSONAL DATA

Full Name Prof. Dr. Sabiha Mansoor

Date of Birth Feb 28, 1951

Nationality Pakistani

Present Status Professor at Lahore School of Economics

2: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Year Degree/Certificate Awarding

Institute

Major Studies

2009-2010 Post Doc Research Woodrow

Wilson Center

Faculty Development

1999-2003 PhD in Language

Education

School of

Education:

University of

Reading, UK

Language Planning Policy,

TESL/TEFL,

Social Science Research

1989-1991 MA in Teaching

English as Foreign

Language

Center of

Applied

Languages.

University of

Reading, UK

Language psychology,

Curriculum Design, Teacher

Education, Curriculum

Development, Assessment

and Evaluation, Research

1969-1971 MA in English

Literature

Punjab

University

Lahore

English Literature

1969 BA Kinnaird

College, Lahore

English Literature, Political

Science, Psychology

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Training Courses

Year

2012

Degree/Certificate

Certificate

Awarding

Institute

British Council-

HEC, Glasgow

Major Studies

University Leadership:

Modern University

Social and Education Policy

B. HONORS AND AWARDS

Professor Meritorious award by LCWU 2019

ASIA Education Excellence Award 2015

by World Education Congress

Gold Medal Award Adara Froghe Taleem 2012-2015

Woodrow Wilson Pakistan Scholar,

Washington USA 2009-2010

Aga Khan University Research Council Award 2003-2005

ELTeCS- Hornby Award, 2003-2004

Aga Khan University Research Council Award 2000-2002

Aga Khan University Faculty Award 1999-2002

British Council Scholar Award 1989-1991

President National Talent Scholar Award 1965

Government of Punjab, Scholar 1967

Ruchhi Ram Gold Medal for best Debater,

Punjab University 1970

International Travel Awards: 2000-onwards

Asia TEFL, TESOL-USA, TESOL- Arabia, IA-TEFL

2. EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIESJuly 2015-onwards Professor, Lahore School of Economics

2011-July2015 Vice Chancellor

Lahore College Women University (see LCWU website)

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2009-2010 Woodrow Wilson Pakistan Scholar

Woodrow Wilson Centre, Washington, USA.

2006-2011 Professor & Founding Dean, School of Education,

Beaconhouse National University, Lahore.

2003 – 2006 Professor & Head, Centre of English Language

Aga Khan University, Karachi.

1999-2002 Associate Professor & Head, Centre of English Language

Aga Khan University, Karachi.

1995-1999 Associate Professor & Head, Center of Applied Language Kinnaird

College, Lahore.

1988 – 1995 Assistant Professor, English Kinnaird College, Lahore.

1973 – 1988 Lecturer, English Kinnaird College, Lahore.

3. RESEARCH

Since 1992, I have been engaged in pioneering grant funded research in Social Sciences (higher

education, language planning, faculty development, as well as gender and education). I have authored /

co-authored and edited 12 Books, as well as published my research findings in books published by

reputed publishers and articles in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals and academic

encyclopedias. In addition, I have contributed numerous columns to English newspapers. I have also

presented numerous research papers at national and international conferences and universities as keynote,

plenary, featured, and invited speaker.

A. CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECT

(2018-onwards) CPEC Research Study on Need for a Language Policy by LSE in

collaboration with SOAS.

2011-onwards Social and Higher Education Policy in Developing Countries:

Identification of Critical Factors for University Advancement

B. GRANT-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

2017-2020 CPEC Research Study on Need for a Language Policy by LSE in

collaboration with SOAS.

(Lahore School of Economics Funded Project)

2009-10 Research Study on Faculty Development in Higher Education.

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(Woodrow Wilson / BNU Funded Project). Principal Investigator

2006-8 Research Study on Successful Women Educators of Punjab.

(Punjab Government Funded Project).

2005-6 Evaluation Study of ESRA.

(US-AID Funded Project).

2004 Evaluation Study of AKDN Afghanistan.

(AKDN Funded Project).

2002-2004 English and Employment in Pakistan.

(AKU Research Council Funded Project).

2000-2002 Role of English in Higher Education (Principal Investigator)

(AKU FHS Grant Funded Project).

1990-92 Explorations of Linguistic Attitudes of Pakistani Students and

Teachers. (British Council Grant).

C: RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

ACADEMIC BOOKS (Total 12)

International + National

1. Mansoor, S. (2020). CPEC International Agreement: Language Planning and Policy. Lahore:

Lahore School of Economics.

2. Mansoor, S. (2019). Successful Women Educators and Impact on Human Development in

Punjabssss. Lahore: Lahore School of Economics.

3. Mansoor, S. (2018; 1993). Punjabi, Urdu, English in Pakistan: A Sociolinguistic Study. Lahore:

Vanguard.

4. Mansoor, S. (2017; 2005). Language Planning in Higher Education: A Case Study of Pakistan.

Karachi: OUP.

5. Mansoor, S. (2016).Challenge Education Pakistan: Reflections of an Educationist. Lahore:

Lahore School of Economics

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6. Mansoor, S. (2010).Maps for Lost Teachers: A Faculty Development Strategy for Higher

Education in Pakistan: Woodrow Wilson Center & Beaconhouse National University, Lahore

7. Mansoor, S. et.al. (2009). (Ed.). Emerging issues in TEFL: Challenges for South Asia. Karachi:

OUP.

8. Naz Rassool & Mansoor, S. (Ed.) (2007). Global Issues in Language, Education, and

Development: Perspectives from Postcolonial Countries in Series Editor Tove Skutnabb &

Kangas. UK: Multilingual Matters.

9. Mansoor, S. et.al. (2004). (Ed.) Language Policy, Planning and Practice: A South Asian

Perspective. Karachi: OUP.

10. Mansoor, S (2002). The Role of English in Higher Education in Pakistan. The University of

Reading

11. Mansoor, S (1992). Explorations of the Linguistic Attitudes of Pakistani Students. University of

Reading, Centre for Applied Language Studies

12. Mansoor, S. et.al. (1994). Skill Worker: Student activity book. Lahore: Caravan.

BOOK CHAPTERS + RESEARCH ARTICLES

International

1. Mansoor, S. (2009). ‘Regional Languages of Pakistan: Issues and Concerns for Language

Planning In Higher Education.’ in Mansoor (Ed.) (2008) ‘Emerging Issues in TEFL: Challenges

for Asia’, Karachi: OUP.

2. Mansoor, S. (2007). ‘Contemporary Issues in Language, Education, and Development,’ in Naz

Rassool et. al. (Ed.) Global Issues in Language, Education, and Development: Perspectives from

Postcolonial Countries in Series Editor Tove Skutnabb & Kangas. UK: Multilingual Matters.

3. Mansoor, S. (2007). ‘Language and Gender in Higher Education in Pakistan’. In R. Qureshi, & J.

Rarieya (Eds.), Gender and Education in Pakistan. Karachi: OUP.

4. Mansoor, S. (2004). The Medium of Instruction Dilemma: Implications for Language Planning in

Education. In Mansoor (Ed.), Language Policy, Planning and Practice: A South Asian

Perspective. Karachi: OUP.

5. Mansoor, S. (2008). ‘English as the language of international education’. In The Europa World

of Learning 2009, Volume 1, 59TH Edition. London and New York: Routledge.

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6. Mansoor, S. (Nov. 2004). Status & role of regional languages in higher education: Case study

(Pakistan). In J. Edwards (Ed.), Journal of Multilingual & Multicultural Development, Volume

25. UK: Multilingual Matters.

7. Mansoor, S. (2004). ‘TEFL in Pakistan: Emerging issues’, In B. Spolsky, (Ed.), Asia TEFL

Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Korea.

8. Mansoor, S. (2004). ‘English, Urdu and Mother Tongue’. In R. Raheem and A. Hamlyn, A.

(Eds.), SLELTA Quarterly, Sri Lanka: British Council.

9. Mansoor, S. (2003). ‘Culture and teaching of English as a second language for Pakistani

students’. In David (Ed.), Malaysian English Language Teachers Association Journal, Kuala

Lumpur: Setaktama Sdn Bhd.

10. Mansoor, S. (200?). ‘Language Planning in Pakistan: A Case Study,’ in Hamlyn, A.(Ed.) Slelta

Quarterly. Columbo: British Council.

National

1. Mansoor, S. (2003). ‘Language planning in higher education: Issues of access and

equity’. In S. Chaudhry, (Ed.), Lahore Journal of Economics, Volume 8, No. 2, Lahore.

2. Mansoor, S. (1998). 21st Century and the ideal medium of instruction. In Journal of

Applied Language Studies, Lahore: Kinnaird College, Vol. 1, No.1.

3. Mansoor, S. (1994). Attitudes, orientation, motivational intensity in English of Pakistani

students. In Explorations, Lahore: Government College, Vol. 15, No.1.

4. Mansoor, S. (1993). Attitudes, motivation and second language learning. In Journal of

English Language Teaching and Studies, Lahore: Punjab University, Vol.1. No.1.

5. Mansoor, S. (1993). A comparative study of Punjabi and Urdu speaking students as

additive and subtractive bilinguals. In Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Lahore: Punjab

University, Vol. 11.

11. NEWSPAPER / MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS

1. Mansoor. S (2019). Bilingual Education and Employment. Dawn

2. Mansoor. S (2018). CPEC International Agreement and Language Policy. Dawn

3. Mansoor. S (2016). Higher Education and Accountability. Daily Times

4. Mansoor. S (2016). The Role of Strategic Planning. Pakistan Today

5. Mansoor, S (2015). Language policy in higher education-III. Daily Times

6. Mansoor, S (2015). Language policy in higher education-II. Daily Times

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7. Mansoor, S (2015). Language policy in higher education-I. Daily Times

8. Mansoor,S.(2015). Women as change agents: a case study of successful women educators of

Punjab. Daily Times

9. Mansoor, S. (2013).Contemporary issues and Challenges in Education. Daily Times

10. Mansoor, S. (2010). Miseducation of Pakistan. Newsweek Pakistan.

11. Mansoor, S. (2010). New Year Resolution. Daily Times.

12. Mansoor, S. (2010). Education and the State: A Bitter Harvest. Daily Times.

13. Mansoor, S. (2010). Faculty Development in Higher Education-I: Daily Times.

14. Mansoor, S. (2010). Faculty Development in Higher Education-II: Daily Times.

15. .Mansoor, S. (2007). Constructive Criticism and Not Politics. Lahore: The Friday Times.

16. Mansoor, S. (2004). Making Minds, not Meals. Lahore: The Friday Times.

17. Mansoor, S. (2004).Status and Role of Regional Languages in Pakistan. Karachi. Dawn.

18. .Mansoor, S. (2003). Punishment in Schools. Karachi. Dawn.

19. Mansoor, S. (2002). A Step in the Right Direction. Karachi: Daily Dawn.

20. Mansoor S. (2001). Bilingual Education: The Best Approach. Karachi: Daily Dawn.

21. .Mansoor S. (2001). Bilingual Education and our Teacher. Karachi: Daily Dawn.

22. Mansoor, S. (2001). A Man for all Seasons. Karachi: Daily Dawn.

23. .Mansoor, S. (2000). Light, Courage and Love. Lahore: Daily Nation.

24. Mansoor, S. (1998). Highlighting Problems of Education. Lahore: Daily Nation.

C. BOOK REVIEWS (5)

1. Mansoor, S. (2002). Options: Book One by Ahsan, N. (2002). In SPELT Quarterly. Vol. 17.

No3/ 02.

2. Mansoor, S. (2002). SPSS for Windows Made Simple by P. R. Kinnear, C.D. Gray (1999)]. In

SPELT Quarterly. Vol.17. No. 2/ 02.

3. Mansoor, S. (2002). An Expanded Source Book: Qualitative Analysis by M. B. Miles, A.M.

Huberman (1994)]. In SPELT Quarterly. Vol.17. No. 2/ 02.

4. Mansoor, S. (2001. The Future of English by Graddol. In SPELT Quarterly Vol. 17. No.1/ 02.

5. Mansoor, S. (2001). Linguistic Genocide in Education or Worldwide Diversity and Human

Rights by T. Skutnabb-Kangas]. In SPELT Quarterly, Vol.17. No 1/ 02.

D. CONFERENCE PAPER PRESENTATIONS (Since 2000)

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1. (2019) Plenary Speaker on CPEC Policy Implications in Language and Employment.

LSE International Conference

2. (2017) Chair in Panel Discussion at University of Management and Technology.

3. (2016) Guest Speaker on Academic International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities:

Oxford Summer Conference Series

4. (2016) Keynote Speaker on “Beyond Boundaries: Language and Literature in a Globalized World”

for Lahore School of Economics Fourth Annual Social Science Conference

5. (2015) British Council Delegate in forthcoming International Conference on Global Education

Leaders, in London UK on JUNE 1-3.

6. (2015) Guest Speaker on National Conference on Peace & Harmony on 19 March,2015

7. (2015) Panelist on “ Establishment of Student Start-Up Business Centers (SSBCs)”: National Forum

on higher education in Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore

8. (2014) Co-Chair on National Education Forum on Higher Education

9. (2014) Session Chair on “Language, Literature, and Teaching Practices: South Asian

Context,” on Second Social Sciences Conference at Lahore School of Economics

on 3April,2014

10. (2014) Session Chair on “Languages, Educational Policies and Practices “on 15

March,2014 in BNU, Lahore

11. (2013) Chair in Panel Discussion on “South Asia challenges in Status and Role of English,

In Asia TEFL Internal Conference, in New Delhi, India.

12. (2013) Invited Speaker and Co-Chair on Annual Summit of “women in parliaments

Global forum” at the European Parliament in Brussels

13. (2013) Session Chair on “Languages, Politics and Identity “for First Annual

Conference on Social Sciences from 28-1, March, 2013 in Lahore School of

Economics, Lahore

14. (2013) Keynote Speaker on “Issues and Challenges in Education” for Kinnaird College

Centenary Celebrations International Conference from 22, February, 2013 in

Lahore.

15. (2012)

16. (2010)

Invited Speaker on “Expanding Horizons of Language and Communication: ELT Issues,

Challenges and Implications " for Tenth Asia TEFL International Conference from 4-6,

October, 2012, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

Plenary Speaker on ‘Equity in Higher Education and Employment: Examining Language

Policy and Practice,” for 26th SPELT International Conference “ELT: Mapping Unmapped

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Territories, from 15 – 17 October, 2010 in Karachi.

17. (2010) Invited Speaker on “ELT in Developing TESL Countries: Bridging the Gap between Policy

and Practice” in 8th Asia TEFL International Conference on 6-8, August, 2010 Hanoi,

Vietnam.

10. (2010) Invited Speaker on “Empowering Faculty and Transforming Education in Pakistan”

at the Woodrow Wilson Centre, Washington, USA, on 7th April 2010.

11. (2008) Invited Speaker on “Successful Women Educators: Indigenous Teacher Education

Framework,” in their 6th Asia TEFL International Conference at Bali, Indonesia on 1-3,

August, 2008.

12.(2008) Plenary Speaker on “Successful Women Educators of Punjab” at SPELT International

Conference on October, 25, 2008 in Islamabad.

13.(2008) Plenary Speaker on “Successful Women Educators of Punjab” at SPELT International

Conference on October, 30, 2008 in Karachi.

14.(2008) Session Chair at CIDA Workshop on “Transforming Teacher Education: Improving Practicum

& Internship” on 26th – 28th March 2008, Lahore.

15.(2007) Invited Speaker on “Successful Women Educators: Developing Indigenous Teacher

Framework” at 1st International Conference on Quality Education and Practices, University

of Education on 5th – 6th November 2007 in Pearl Continental, Lahore.

16.(2007)

17.(2007).

18.(2006)

Plenary Speaker on “Language Attitudes of Pakistani Students and Teachers”, on 17th – 21st

November, 2007, Delhi University, Delhi, India.

Featured Speaker on ASIA TEFL Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Invited Chair, DSD Stakeholders Conference, Lahore.

19.(2006) Featured Speaker & Panel Discussant, “Language Planning Issues in Education,” at the 21

Century International Conference on Higher Education, Warwick, UK.

20.(2005) Featured Speaker, Language and Gender at the 3rd Asia TEFL International Conference,

Beijing, China.

21.(2004)

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Keynote Speaker, “English and Employment: Case Study of Pakistan,” at Kinnaird

College International Conference

22.(2004) Featured Speaker, “Impact of English in the Workplace: A Regional Perspective,” at the 2nd

Asia TEFL International Conference, Seoul, Korea.

23.(2004) Plenary Speaker, “Regional Languages in Pakistan,” at the SAARC Seminar, Hyderabad,

India

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24.(2004) Invited Speaker, Language Planning in Higher Education at the TESOL-USA International

Conference, Long Beach, California, USA. TESOL-TOEFL Award.

25.(2004) Invited Speaker, “Language and Education: A Sociolinguistic Study at the IA-TEFL

Conference, Liverpool, UK. British Council.

26.(2004) Invited Speaker, English and Employment: Case Study of Pakistan at the TESOL-Arabia

International Conference, Dubai.

27.(2003) Invited Speaker, “English Language Needs and Modern Resources,” at the TESOL-Arabia

International Conference, Dubai.

28.(2003) Featured Speaker, “TEFL in Pakistan,” at the Ist ASIA TEFL International Conference,

Busan, South Korea.

29.(2003) Plenary Speaker, “Status & Role of Regional Language in Higher Education,” at the

AKUCEL International Conference, Karachi

30.(2003) Plenary Speaker, Language Planning in Higher Education at the SPELT International

Conference, Karachi.

31.(2002) Plenary Speaker, “English, Urdu and Mother Tongue,” at the Sri Lanka English Teachers

Association (SLELTA) International Conference, Columbo, Sri Lanka, British Council.

32.(2001) Plenary Speaker, “Attitudes and Motivation of Pakistani Students to Languages in Higher

Education: A Sociolinguistic Survey,” at the SPELT 17th International Conference, Karachi

33.(2000) Plenary Speaker, Language Planning in Higher Education,” at the Sri Lanka English Teachers

Association (SLELTA) Conference, British Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka

4: TEACHING, CURRICLUM AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT (Graduate and Post

Graduate)

Developed and taught postgraduate courses in Language Education and TESL including: Education

Policy and Planning; Language Planning; Language, Culture, and Identity; Language & Gender; Teacher

Education; Quality Assurance; Teaching Methodology; Psycholinguistics; Sociolinguistics; Curriculum

Development; English for Specific Purposes; Testing and Evaluation.

2017-onwards: Teaching Psycholinguistics at Lahore School of Economics

2015-2016 Teaching Language, Culture, & Society at Lahore School of Economics and Developing

a PhD English Studies Program

2011-2015 As Vice Chancellor Lahore College Women University. Developed Institutes and new

Academic departments.

2006-2011 As Dean Beaconhouse National University. Developed School of Education and four

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Departments.

1999-2006 As Head of Department.

Associate Professor

Developed academic programs for AKU CEL

In 1993 Associate Professor

Co-authored 2 Text Books for BA English for Punjab University.

1973-1991 As Associate Professor

Literature including History of English Literature; Poetry; Novel; and English

Language development courses including Essay Writing; Reading,

Comprehension; Pedagogical Grammar; Communication Skills.

Developed and taught postgraduate courses in English Language and Literature

INVITED PROFESSOR (at National and International Universities)

Columbia University, USA

Warwick University, UK,

Reading University, UK.

Delhi University

Lady Shri Ram College, India,

Hornby Regional School

Lahore University of Management

Sciences

Karachi University,

Punjab University,

Allama Iqbal Open University,

Fatima Jinnah Women University

NUML,

Kinnaird College,

SPELT,

Lahore School of Economics

MS/MPhil/ PhD Supervision and External Examiner

2013 External Examiner for PhD, University of Victoria,Melbourne

2010-onwards External Examiner for PhD, Aga Khan University.

2009-onwards External Examiner for PhD, NUML.

2005-onwards External Examiner for PhD, Allama Iqbal Open University.

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2004- onwards External Examiner for PhD, University of Malaysia.

2004- onwards HEC approved PhD Supervisor.

2004- onwards External Examiner for PhD, University of Malaysia.

2005-10 Member, M.Phil/Ph.D Committee, AIOU.

2003-onwards Member Editorial Board, Asia TEFL Journal.

2003-onwards Book Reviewer, Oxford University Press.

2004-2006 Member, Editorial Committee, Journal Language Research,

Azad Kashmir.

2001 – onwards Member, Editorial Committee, SPELT Journal.

1997-1999 Member, Editorial Committee, Journal Applied Language,

Kinnaird College.

2001-2006 Member Editorial Board, Journal English Language and Literature

Forum, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh.

1993-onwards Supervisor of over 100 MA/ MS/M.Phil Thesis of AIOU, Kinnaird

College,Aga Khan University, Beaconhouse National

University,LCWU

6. HONORARY POSITIONS

2017-ownwards LCWU Syndicate names the Institute of language and Culture as Sabiha

Mansoor Institute of Languages and Culture, (SMILC).

2014-onwards Member, Board of Governors, Lahore School of Economics

2014 Convener Fatima Jinnah Awards for Successful Women of Punjab.

2011- 2013 Member, HEC-VCs Central Executive Committee

2009-onwards Member, Board of Trustees, Lahore School of Economics.

2005-onwards Founding Member, HEC-National Committee on English.

2005-2010 Chair, HEC-NCE Committee on Research & Publications.

2010-onwards HEC-Honorable Judge of Social Sciences Research.

2010-onwards HEC-Reviewer of Monograph and Textbook Writing Scheme Project.

2010-onwards Member, Syndicate, University of Education.

2003- onwards Regional Representative of Pakistan, Asia TEFL.

2010-onwards Member, USAID-Pre-Step Research Projects.

2010-onwards Member, USAID-PreStep Adjudication Committee.

2011- onwards Chair, LCWU Syndicate

2011- onwards Chair, LCWU Academic Council

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2011- onwards Chair, LCWU Finance and Planning Committee

2006-onwards Member, Academic Council, BNU.

1999-2006 Member, Academic Council, Aga Khan University.

1999-2006 Member, Board of Graduate Studies, Aga Khan University.

1999-2006 Member, Faculty Development, Aga Khan University.

2001-2006 Member, Fund Raising Committee, Aga Khan University

VC LCWU (2011- 2015)

Developed Vision, Secured Mega Grants from Federal and Provincial Governments and HEC

and expertise from International organizations esp. British Council and USEF for University

Advancement in quality of Research, Academics, and Faculty Development, setting up and

developing new Institutes and Academic Depts. and Programs. Focusing on Women

Empowerment, and Global Citizenship; and acquiring a new campus, civil infrastructure, human

and physical resource development, and International links and collaborations, and Student need

based merit Scholarships to enhance outreach, and enabling its graduates to contribute to socio-

economic development of Pakistan.

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