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PhD (Linguistics) National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (Research at University of Michigan), USA
M.A (TESOL) Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, UK

Farrukh. F, Haidar. S & Shehzad. W (2021) Digital Media and Identity construction: Exploring Discourses of Pakistani Vloggers. International Journal of Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism. (Category W)Khan. S & Shehzad. W (2020) A Study of the Representation of Pakistani Identity through Language in Western Movies. Zoghbor, W. Shehadeh, A & Al Alami, S.(Eds) 2020. Proceedings of the 2nd Applied Linguistics and Languages Teaching Conference-Engaging in Change: New Perspectives of Teaching and Learning. Dubai: Zayed University Press. Farrukh. F & Shehzad. W (2019) Exploring Structure & Content: Genre Analysis of a Pakistani Clothing Brand Website PUTAJ- Humanities & Social Sciences Vol 26 No. 1 Pp (47-62) (Category Z) Abbas. A & Shehzad. W (2019) A Corpus Based Study of Interdisciplinary Variation of Metadiscourse in Pakistani Research Papers of Soft Sciences NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry, Vol 17, No. 1 Pp (67-88) (Y Category) Bakht, K., Irshad, S. & Samad, A. (2021) #MeToo as a Failed Movement of Women Empowerment in Pakistan: A Critical Discourse Analysis. Research Journal of Social Sciences & Economics Review. 2(1) 154-167Ali. S & Shehzad, W. (2019) Linguistic Variation among South Asian Englishes: A Corpus Based Multidimensional Analysis. Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS) Vol 4, No 1, Pp 69-92. (Scopus)
Bilal. A & Shehzad. W (2019) Genre Analysis: Studying Authorial Stance in the Pakistani Research Articles of Business and Management Sciences. International Journal of English Linguistics. Vol 9, No 1, Pp 455-471. (W Category)
Bilal, R. & Shehzad, W. (2019). Discourse Analysis of Written Text on Pakistani Public Transport Vehicles. International Journal of English Linguistics, Vol 9, No 1, Pp 496-515. (W Category) Malik, A. M & Shehzad, W. (2018) Exploring the Dynamics of L2 Motivational Self System among the Learners of English and Arabic in Madrassa Settings of Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Languages and Translation Studies, Vol VI, pp 152-169 (Y Category) Yousaf. M, & Shehzad, W. (2018). Fixedness of Expressions in Doctoral Research Dissertations; A Corpus based Analysis. Kashmir Journal of Language Research, Vol 21, No 2, Pp 27-45. (Y Category) Sahar.A, & Shehzad, W. (2018). Gender Representation in E-Discourse of Banks in Pakistan: A Corpus Based Study. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies. Vol. 17, Pp 1-7. (Y Category) Khattak, N. & Shehzad, W. (2019). A Corpus Based Study of Specificity of Academic Verbs in Introduction Sections of PhD Dissertation in English Studies in Pakistan. The Dialogue, Vol XIV, No 1. Pp 63-74. (Y Category)Khattak, N. & Shehzad, W. (2019). Nominalization Via Suffixation: A Corpus based Analysis of the Forms and Functions of nominalization in PhD Dissertations in English Studies in Pakistan. The Dialogue. V 14, No 4. Pp 143-153 (Y Category) Jabeen, S and Shehzad, W. (2018). Interface between National Ideologies and the Constitution of Pakistan. International Journal of English Linguistics. V 8, No 5, pp 106Batool, H & Shehzad, W. (2018). Why Do Sensory Experiences in Autism Vary? An Explanation from Cognitive Linguistics. International Journal of English Linguistics. V 8, No 1. (W Category) Abbas, A. & Shehzad, W. (2018). Metadiscursive Role of Author(s)’s Exclusive Pronouns in Research Discourses of Pakistan. International Journal of English Linguistics. Vol. 8 /1 Pp 121- 141 (W Category)Qadeer, A. and Shehzad W. (2017). Language and Power Nexus: A Critical Study of Pakistani Political Discourse. International Journal of English Linguistics. V 8/2 pp 207-214. (W Category)Qadeer, A. and Shehzad W. (2017). The Role of Lexical Choices in Shaping Political Representation through Print Media Practices in Pakistan. Kashmir Journal of Language Research. V20/ 2 pp 25- 37 (Y Category)Zahra, T. and Shehzad W. (2017). Syllogism and Relevance: A Pragmatic Analysis of Classroom Discourse. Kashmir Journal of Language Research. V20/ 2 pp 123- 137 (Y Category)Zahra, T. and Shehzad W. (2017). A Pragmatic Inquiry of Syllogism and Relevance in Academic Discourse. Journal of Research and Reflection in Education. Vol 2/1, pp 265-274 (Y Category)Khan, A. & Shehzad, W, Inayat Ullah (2017). Articulation of English Consonants, Vowels and Diphthongs by Pashto Speakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. International Journal of English Linguistics, V 7/ 5, pp 19-33. (W Category)Kanwal, A. & Shehzad, W. (2017). Effective Intervention across Socioeconomic Classes for Improvement in Language Outcomes. Journal of Education and Training Studies IJETS, V. 5/1. Pp 179-189Shehzad, W. & Zahra, T. (2016). Code Switching in Classrooms: Exploring Purposes and Needs of Code Switching from Student perspective. Proceedings of International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Science Studies, published by University of Oxford. (W Category) Yousuf, M., Shehzad, W., Farrukh, F. and Khan, S. (2016). Language Mixing: a strategy for promotion used in advertising. Kashmir Journal of Language. V 19/ 01 pp211-227 (Y Category) Khattak, N. and Shehzad, W & (2016). Anglicizing Urdu Words through literature by Pakistani English Writers Kashmir Journal of Language. V. 19/2 pp 193-201 (Y Category)Shehzad, W. & Abbas, A. (2016). Genre Analysis of Section Headings of MPhil Thesis Introductory Section of Linguistics and Literature. NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry, V 14/1 pp 67-86. (Y Category) Shehzad, W. & Abbas, A. (2015) Schematic Sequence and Moves in MPhil Thesis Introductory Chapters: A Genre Analysis, Kashmir Journal of Language, V 18/1 pp 121-141 (Y Category)Ali, S. and Shehzad, W. (2015). Indirectness: A Feminist Study of the Non-observance of Manner Maxim in Female Speech. Kashmir Journal of Language, V 18/2 pp 103-112 (Y Category) Shehzad, W. & Siddiqui, A. (2013 a.). Introducing Purpose Enhances Comprehension in Reading Tests. FWU Journal of Social Sciences. V 7/1, pp. 80-89. (Y Category)Shehzad, W. (2013 b.). Changing Perceptions to Improve Teaching Practices. Journal of Research and Reflections in Education. V 7/1. pp. 19-26. (Y Category) Shehzad, W. (2012 a.). Introduction of Computer Science Research Paper: Divergence from CARS. Kashmir Journal of Language.V15/ 2, pp. 19-39. (Y Category) Shehzad, W. & Sohail, A. (2012 b.). Rhetorical Conventions for Academic Discourse. Kashmir Journal of Language.V15/ 1, pp.115-139. (Y Category)Shehzad, W. (2011). Outlining purposes, Stating the Nature of Present Research and Listing Research Questions. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication V. 4/2. Pp. 139-161. USA (W Category)Shehzad, W. (2010, a). Announcement of the Principal Findings and Value Addition in CS Research Paper Introduction. IBERICA, Journal of European Association of English for Specific Purposes. V. 19. pp. 90-118. Spain. (ISI Impact)Shehzad, W. (2010, b). Genre Approaches to Comparable Discourses with a focus on Computer Science Research Article Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences. V. 8/ 1 pp. 73-80. (Y Category)Shehzad, W. (2010, c). Moving away from the Traditional Modesty- on Responding to Compliments. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences. V.8/2. pp.81-88. (Y Category)Shehzad, W. (2010, d). Culturally Distant Discoursal and Linguistic Patterns Experienced and Learned Through Museums. International Research Journal of Arts & Humanities IRJAH. V. 38, pp. 1- 18, University of Sind, Jamshoro. 1016-9342 (Z Category)Shehzad, W. (2008 a). Move Two: ‘Establishing a niche’ IBERICA. Journal of the European Association of Languages for Specific Purposes. V. 15, pp. 25- 50. Spain. (ISI Impact)Shehzad, W. (2008b). Can Morality be taught? Role of Education in Moral Development. The Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Peshawar. V.XVII, No 2, pp.159-169. (Y Category)Shehzad, W. (2007, a). How to End an Introduction in a Computer Science Article? A Corpus-based approach. In: Corpus Linguistics Beyond the Word: Research from Phrase to Discourse. Fitzpatrick, Eileen (Ed.). Amsterdam/New York: Rodopi Publications. Pp.227-241. (ISI Impact)Shehzad, W. (2007, b). Culturally Distant Discoursal and Linguistic Patterns Experienced through Museums, Proceedings of Asia TEFL Conference, Malaysia. August. Shehzad, W. (2007, c). Explicit Author in The Scientific Discourse: A Corpus-Based Study of The Author’s Voice. Malaysian Journal of ELT Research MELTA V.3, pp.56-73. Shehzad, W. (2006, a). Computer Scientist’s approach to ‘Establishing a Research Territory’. Selected Papers from the Fifteenth International Symposium on English Teaching.V.1, No. 1, pp. 127 141. Crane Publishing Co. Ltd and ETA- ROC: Taipei. Shehzad, W. (2006 b.). An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics in Pakistan: Prospects for English Language Teaching and Learning. English Language Teaching and Learning in Pakistan: Issues and Developments. V.1, No.1, pp.106-129. Fatima Jinnah University: Rawalpindi. Shehzad, W. (2005, a). Time Related Idiomatic Language: A corpus-based approach to TEFL with reference to reference to MICASE and the Hyland Corpus. The Journal of Asia TEFL, V. 2, No 4, pp. 113- 136, Winter, Seoul. (Scopus).Shehzad, W. (2005, b). Letters and Numbers. SPELT Quarterly. V.20, No. 4, pp. 23-26 December. KarachiShehzad, W. (2001, a). The Pedagogical Relevance of Communication Strategies. SPELT Quarterly. V. 16, No. 4, December. Pp. 1-10 (Lead Article)Shehzad, W. (2001, b). Discourse paving way into ELT. Kashmir Journal of Language, University of AJ&K, Muzaffarabad. V, 6/1, pp. 91-113. (Y Category) Shehzad, W. (1999). Communication strategies used by Pakistani speakers in their realization of English spoken discourse. SPELT Quarterly. V.14, No.3, pp. 2-16 (Lead Article)Shehzad, W. (1994). Magic Wand. English Teaching Forum. April, V. 2, pp. 32, Washington D.C. Shehzad, W. (2000). English English or Pakistani English. Paper showcased at ECO Cultural Institute, Tehran.Shehzad, W. &Awan, S. (2012 c.). Platonic Dialogue in Cyber Age: Implications in Higher Education. Language in India. Vol. 12, 8 August, pp. 403-414.Shehzad, W., Zehra, T & Anjum, U. Understanding Test in Academic Discourse through Corpus-based Techniques (Submitted)Ali, S. & Shehzad, W. Do Women remain relevant in their Formal Speech? Submitted to Journal of Research & Reflections in Education (Submitted)Shehzad, W., Abbas, A. & Usmani, S. Linguistic Variation from the perspective of Bilingualism& Lexical Choice as a Social Marker in Pakistan: A Genre Analysis. (submitted)Khattak, N & Shehzad, W (2021) Generic Patterns of Verbs in Literature Review: A Corpus based Analysis of Verbs In Dissertations in the Field of English Studies in Pakistan International Conference on English Language, Linguistics and Literature Rasool, S, Batool, H & Shehzad, (2021) Content Words and Their Conceptualization: A Corpus based Study of Conversations of Children with Autism. International Conference on English Language, Linguistics and Literature

January 20-21, 2021- Ankara / Turkey

Arshad, S, Batool, H, Shehzad, W & Irshad, S (2021) What Do The Language of Architects and Civil Engineers Inform About Their Patterns Of Thoughts? International Conference on English Language, Linguistics and Literature
Saba, K, Shehzad, W, Batool, H & Maan, M. (2021) Roles of Metaphor In Achieving And Manifesting Poetic Iconicity: Textual Analysis Of Ajmal Khattak's Selected Poems. . International Conference on English Language, Linguistics and Literature.Nadeem, A & Shehzad, W. (2021). A linguistic analysis of imran khan’s portrayal in the Newspaper. International Conference on English Language, Linguistics and LiteratureShehzad, W. (2020). Presented at one-day Conference organized by Federal Ministry of Education, Vocation and Training at National Book Foundation, Islamabad, December 21, 2020Shehzad, W. (2019). Theories of Diplomatic Pressures: A Case Study of Pakistan. International Conference on Role of Pakistani Media in Mitigating Diplomatic Pressures organized by Pakistan House Think Tank at Serena Hotel, 22 April 2019. Shehzad, W. (2019). Fifteen Years of Corpus Linguistics: Challenges and Prospects. International Conference on Corpus Linguistics: Theory, Method and Practice. Air University, 22-23 April 2019. Shehzad, W. (2018). Linguistics Research in Multilingual & Multi-Disciplinary Context: Myths, Challenges and Opportunities. ICLAP-2018, Linguistics Research in Multilingual Contexts at Fatima Jinnah Women University 18-20 October 2018.Riaz.S & Shehzad, W. (2018). Exploring the Features of Nominal compounds in the Corpora of Selected Novels of Pakistani Fiction. ICLAP-2018, Linguistics Research in Multilingual Contexts at Fatima Jinnah Women University 18-20 October 2018. Khan, A, & Shehzad.W (2018) Language Appropriacy of the Teaching Evaluation Forms: An Evaluative Study. International Symposium on Education and Psychology Osaka, Japan April 01-03, 2018. Shehzad, W. (2018). Language and Culture for Managing Effective Healthcare in Multilingual and Multicultural Environment and Bridging Barriers. International Conference on Life Sciences and Human Health (LIFECON) at Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad. 15-16 January 2018.Shehzad, W. (2017). Challenges, Pitfalls and Perils of Researching Linguistics and Literature in Pakistan. 1st National Conference on English Language and Literature (NCELL-2017), University of Education Lahore December 14, 2017. Kanwal. A & Shehzad, W. (2017). Comprehensive Primary Curriculum: A National Goal or a Dream. International Conference on Problems and Challenges to English Language Teaching Reforms in Religious Madrassas of Pakistan under HEC Thematic Research Grant Project organized by University of Malakand, November 15 -16. 2017) .Shehzad, W, Zahra, T & Faraz. H, (2017). Practicing Corpus Based Teaching Approach in Pakistani Madrassas. International Conference on Problems and Challenges to English Language Teaching Reforms in Religious Madrassas of Pakistan under HEC Thematic Research Grant Project organized by University of Malakand, November 15 -16. 2017).Abbas. A, Shehzad.W & Ghalib. H (2017) MetaPak: An Exclusive Corpus Tool for Metadiscourse Analysis. International Conference on Problems and Challenges to English Language Teaching Reforms in Religious Madrassas of Pakistan under HEC Thematic Research Grant Project organized by University of Malakand, November 15 -16. 2017).Ali. M, & Shehzad. W. (2017) Mapping L2 Motivation in Multilingual Language Learning Settings: A case Study of Learning English & Arabic at Madrassas of Punjab. International Conference on Problems and Challenges to English Language Teaching Reforms in Religious Madrassas of Pakistan under HEC Thematic Research Grant Project organized by University of Malakand, November 15 -16. 2017) .Shehzad. W, (2017) Foreign Faculty Local Universities: Anchoring Higher Education in the Cyclones of Diversity. 2nd International Conference on Local Cities, Foreign Capitals: Finding the Local Anchor in the Global Cultures.09-11 October 2017. Shehzad. W, (2017). Impact of China Pakistan Economic Corridor on the Linguistic Ecology of Pakistan: A Futuristic View. International Conference on Memories & Visions: China’s Ties with the Outside World Through the Belt and Road Initiative at Northwestern Polytechnical University Xian, China. 22-25 September 2017.Zahra.T & Shehzad.W.(2017) Gender Based Study of Language Through Corpus Based Techniques at Intellectual Party/Summer Conference. Lancaster University UK. 26-27 June, 2017.Kanwal A. & Shehzad W. (2017) Poverty and Social Inequalities in Pakistan: Inclusive Growth Perspective. International Conference of HEC-Thematic Research Grant Program 2015/16, held by University of Sargodha, Sargodha. 24-25 May, 2017.Shehzad, W & Abbas, A, Zahra, T. (2017). To Mention or Not to Mention ‘I’: An Investigation of Personal Metadiscourse in Pakistani Research Discourse. International Conference on Metadiscourse Across Genres at Middle East Technical University NCC. Cyprus. 30 March to 1st April. Abbas, A, Shehzad, W, Ghalib, H. (2017). MetaPak: An Exclusive Corpus Tool for Metadiscourse Analysis. International Conference on Metadiscourse across Genres at Middle East Technical University NCC. Cyprus. 30 March to 1st April.Shahnaz, A & Shehzad, W. (2017). Evaluative Markers in the Book Reviews Published in the Pakistani English Newspapers. International Conference on Metadiscourse Across Genres at Middle East Technical University NCC. Cyprus. 30 March to 1st April.Shehzad, W & Abbas, A. (2017). A Critical Review on Prospects of Legitimizing Pakistani Variant of English. 4th International Conference on Language, Literature & Society ICLLS, Academy of Letters, Islamabad.Shehzad, W., Abbas, A & Majeed, S (2016). Doraemon: A Dialogue on Language Policy of Child Discourse in Pakistan at 3-Day International Conference on Policy Dialogue on Language organized by Air University in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan (25-27 October).Shehzad ,W & Faraz, H (2016) Impact of Language Policy on Classroom Discourse: A Teachers’ Perspective at 3-Day International Conference on Policy Dialogue on Language in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Islamabad Pakistan at HEC, Islamabad (25-27 October). Shehzad, W and Zahra, T (2016): A Socio Linguistics Study of the Challenges for Working Women in Pakistan. IESESCO Women in Science Conference: Contribution of Pakistani Women in Scientific and Social Development held at Quaid-e-Azam University on 08 March 2016.Zahra, T. & Shehzad, W. (2016). Corpus based Language Learning: A Novel Resource for English Language Teaching. 2nd International Conference of Linguistic Association of Pakistan (ICLAP) held at Institute of Languages, University of the Punjab, 18-20 October 2016.Zahra, T. & Shehzad, W. (2016) Code-Switching in Classrooms: Exploring Purposes and Needs of Code- Switching from Students perspective: International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Science Studies at University of Oxford, St. Anne’s College, Oxford, United Kingdom, 11-13 January, 2016.Faraz,H. , Kanwal, A., Khosa, D., Shehzad, W. (2016) Conflicts: Nature, Causes and its Impact in Female University Teachers. International Conference on Research and Practices in Education 2016 Faculty of Education, AIOU, 02- 03 Feb 2016. Shehzad. W (2015) Taking Future Directions from Past: A Case Study of English Language Policy of Pakistan: 13th Asia TEFL International Conference, Creating the Future for ELT in Asia: Opportunities and Directions, Nanjing, China, 6-8 November 2015. Shehzad. W. & Abbas. A (2015) Past Narratives, Recent Trends and Future Implications of English Language Policy of Pakistan, Two Day International Conference Emerging Trends of Researching Language, Linguistics and Literature (ETRL3), at Air University, Islamabad, 15- 16 December 2015.Sultan. A. & Shehzad. W (2015) An Evaluative Study of English Syllabus for the Undergraduate Level at NUST College of EME Islamabad, Two Day International Conference Emerging Trends of Researching Language, Linguistics and Literature (ETRL3), at Air University, Islamabad, 15- 16 December 2015. Abbas. A & Shehzad.W (2015) Taking Future Directions from Past: A Case Study of English Language Policy of Pakistan in Two Day International Conference Emerging Trends of Researching Language, Linguistics and Literature (ETRL3), at Air University, Islamabad, 15- 16 December 2015. Zahra, T. & Shehzad, W. (2015). Logos of Language Variations in Educational Setting of Pakistan. 2nd Kashmir International Conference on Linguistics held at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 04-05 May 2015. Shehzad.W (2015) Role of Writer in Making a Peaceful Society. International Conference on Literature and Society held by Academy of Letters at Karachi Arts Council, 1- 3 May. Shehzad.W (2014). Breaking the Myth: Applied Linguistics in Pakistan. 30th SPELT International Conference, AIOU, Islamabad. September 12-14. Shehzad.W & Abbas, A. (2013). Language Planning and Policy in Pakistan from the perspective of recent tendencies and Future Implications: A Case Study. International Conference on Solidarity through Languages 2013 in Phuket, Thailand on November 16-17. Shehzad.W (2013). Practitioners Preconceived Notions and Student Output. 29thSPELT International Conference, in collaboration with Oxford University Press, at COMSATS, Islamabad. 1-3 November.Shehzad.W (2013). Corpus Linguistics: A Different Perspective to Understand Language.1st Kashmir International Conference on Linguistics. Organized by University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.15-16 May. Shehzad.W (2012). Reflective Practices. ELT 28th International Conference, SPELT. Islamabad, 21 to 23 October. Shehzad.W (2011). Research Attractions for Teachers, Researchers and Educators. 27th ELT International Conference 2011, ELT: Building Bridges, SPELT, Islamabad, 21- 23 October, 2011.Shehzad.W (2007). Culturally Distant discoursal and linguistic patterns experienced through Museums. Asia TEFL Conference. Malaysia.Shehzad.W (2006). Computer Scientists’ Approach to Establishing a Research Territory. 15th International Symposium and Book Fair. Taipei, Taiwan.10- 12th November 2006. Shehzad.W (2006). Wear Thinking Hats in EFL/ESL Class. Vanishing Borders. 22nd SPELT International Conference. Islamabad. 15th-17th September. Shehzad.W (2005). An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics in Pakistan. ELT Conference. English Language Teaching and Learning in Pakistan: Issues and Developments. Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, 1st-2nd October. Shehzad.W (2005). On responding to compliments: Government Officers. 21 ELT SPELT International Conference 2005: Teaching learning, learning teaching. Islamabad, September. Shehzad.W (2005). On responding to compliments. 21 ELT International Conference 2005, Teaching learning, learning teaching. Organized by SPELT, Karachi. 9th - 11th September. Shehzad.W (2005). Culturally distant discoursal and linguistic patterns experienced and learned through Museums. Centre for English Language Seminar 2005, Culture, Language and Identity. Aga Khan University, Karachi, 16th- 17th July.Shehzad.W (2004). How Time is talked about in Academic Speech? A corpus-based approach to TEFL with reference to MICASE. Second International Conference of Asia TEFL, The Power of TEFL: Prospects and Challenges in Asia. Seoul. 5th- 7th November. Shehzad.W (2004). Ending introductions in Computer Science: A corpus–based approach. Fifth North American Symposium on Corpus Linguistics (AAACL). New Jersey, USA. Shehzad.W (2004). Ending of the beginning in Computer Science. ELI, University of Michigan, Michigan, USA. Shehzad.W (2003). Platonic dialogue and cyber age: its application in higher education. CEL Seminar 2003. English and Higher Education: Future Directions. Aga Khan University, Karachi.16- 17th August.Shehzad.W (2002). Is morality innate or acquired? Can it be taught? 18thInternational Conference, SPELT. Islamabad. November.(2001). Purposeful reading helps students in better comprehension. 17thInternational Conference. SPELT. Karachi. October. Shehzad.W (2001). Application of reflective practice model for teacher education. CEL Seminar 2001. Aga Khan University. Karachi. 17-18 February, 2001Shehzad.W (2000). The pedagogical relevance of communication strategies. 16th International Conference. SPELT. Islamabad, 20-22 October, 2000Shehzad.W (1999). Reflection of personality in English Language Teaching. 15thInternational Conference SPELT. Islamabad. 22-24October, 1999Shehzad.W (1998). Pakistani English. 14th International Conference SPELT. Islamabad. 23-25 October, 1998Shehzad.W (1998). Standard English and Pakistani English. 14th International Conference SPELT. Karachi. 23-25 October, 1998

Book Chapter:

Abbas, A & Shehzad. W (2019) Issues and Challenges in Legitimizing Localized English: A Critical Reappraisal of Native Speakerism in Pakistan in English Language Teaching in Pakistan: Theory, Research and Pedagogy, Springer.

Edited Books

Teaching of English. (2000) Teacher Training Project, Curriculum Wing, Ministry of Education, GOP: Islamabad.
Shehzad, W. Masroor, F & Abbas, A. (2016). Conference Proceedings, Emerging Trends of Researching Language, Linguistics and Literature. ISBN 978-969-7669-00-4.Shehzad, W. (2016) Editor. Proceedings of International Policy Dialogue on Language. Three day International Conferences 25-27 October 2016: Islamabad: Air University.(ISBN 978-969-7669-01-1).Shehzad, W (2016) Editor Recommendations Report for Govt. of Pakistan on Policy Dialogue on Languages. Islamabad: Air University (ISBN 978-969-7669-02-8).Shehzad, W (2018) Editor Recommendations Report. Radicalization, Perceptions Realities and Challenges of Campus Life, International Conference held in December 2018. Islamabad: Air University. Shehzad, W. (2019).Editor Ekphrasis: Air University, IslamabadShehzad, W. (2019). Proceedings : Fifteen Years of Corpus Linguistics: Challenges and Prospects. International Conference on Corpus Linguistics: Theory, Method and Practice. Air University, 22-23 April 2019.

Research Interest
Corpus Linguistics
Genre Studies
Discourse Studies
Academic/Technical Writing
Quality Assurance in Education
Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design
Language Planning and Policy
TESOL Teacher Training
Communication
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