Dr. Orieb Masadeh Tate

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Biography

Orieb Masadeh-Tate is a Senior Lecturer in Arabic Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Manchester with a career beginning in 1993 as a translator and correspondent for the Jordan News Agency. He covered significant political events, including the Jordan-Israeli peace negotiations culminating in the Wadi Araba Peace Treaty in October 1994. After earning an MA in Translation from the University of London (SOAS), he pursued a PhD in legal translation at Durham University, completing it in 2003. His teaching experience includes various roles in UK institutions, focusing on Arabic language and translation studies. Masadeh-Tate has presented papers at numerous conferences, exploring translation teaching methods and effective strategies for language instruction. His current research interests include media and legal translation, pedagogy in interpreting, and effective methods for teaching Arabic as a foreign language. As a committed academic and professional translator, he also works with organizations like the British Red Cross and has served as an external examiner for multiple universities.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Responsible for teaching Arabic language courses and coordinating language tutors.

Director

— Present

University Language Center's Language Experience Programme (LEAP) • Manchester, UK

Oversees the delivery of courses offered in 14 languages.

External Examiner

2023-11-01 — Present

Oxford University • Oxford, UK

Evaluating MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic).

Awards

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Exceptional Performance Award

2016-06-01
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Exceptional Performance Award

2021-06-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.