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Saiful Akmal, M.A.

Publications

  1. ‘The Islamic Radio Dilemma’, Opinion, Tabloid Gema Baiturrahman,25 January 2011.
  2. ‘Peh Tem Revolution and Online Culture’, Analysis, Harian Aceh,17 February 2011.
  3. ‘Egypt-Tunisia: Similar But Not Identical’, Opinion, Harian Nasional Waspada,15 February 2011.
  4. ‘Let’s Write My Sister’, in Majalah POTRET, No.41, January 2011.
  5. ‘Aceh: Jakarta Political Laboratory’, paper accepted to be presented at The Fifth International Asian Scholars at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia, 2nd-5th August 2007, published in Geunap: Peace is not Merely a Signature, The Aceh Institute Press, 2010
  6. ‘Language, Speech and Propaganda: A Perspective In Teaching Critical Discourse Analysis’, in Journal At-Ta’dib, p. 67-79. Vol.I, No.2, August-Nov, 2009, Meulaboh-Aceh Barat, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Agama Islam (STAI) Di Rundeng
  7. ‘Discourse War : In The Name of Democracy’, Analysis, Harian Aceh,7th June 2009
  8. ‘Views of the Iraq War: The Language of Power & Justification in Political Speech, Banda Aceh: IAIN Ar-Raniry Press. 2008
  9. ‘Islam and The Unavoidable Plurality’, in Riyeuk: Dynamic, Aceh, Pluralism & Initiative, p.37-49, Banda Aceh: The Aceh Institute Press, 2008
  10. ‘Language, Power & Justification: A Study of Evaluative & Interactive Devices of Discourse Analysis in Political Speeches, in Competence: Journal of Learning & Education, p. 12-37, Vol.II, No.2, July-December 2008, Banda Aceh: Instructional Development Center, Tarbiyah Faculty, IAIN Ar-Raniry, Darussalam.
  11. Conflict Resolution in Islam, A Normative and Historical Perspective of Traditional Ulema of Tgk. H. Ibrahim Bardan (Abu Panton), Book (Head of Researcher), Banda Aceh: The Aceh Institute Press. 2008.

Forthcoming Publications

  1. A Compilation of Articles published in Media, republished in a Book. Rangkeum 2010, The Aceh Institute Press, 2011.
  2. ‘Issues in an EFL Speaking Skill Course’, in Journal Progressif, 2011. LKAS, Banda Aceh.

Personal Data

Name: Saiful Akmal

Date of Birth: March 1st, 1982

Citizen: Indonesia

Status: Married

Address: Jl.Anggrek 31, Lampulo, Kec.Kuta Alam, Kota Banda Aceh, NAD,Indonesia

Languages: Indonesiaand Aceh-maternal/first language, English-second language, (IELTS 6, 5), German (B-1 Level), Arabic (Beginner)

Hobbies: Traveling, instrumental music, cinema, organization, football

Education

2006-2007: Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (Political Discourse Analysis), Faculty of Arts and Humanities,University of Liverpool,United Kingdom

2000-2005: Bachelor in English Department, State Institute for Islamic Studies Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh-Indonesia

1997-2000:SecondaryStateSenior High SchoolIII, Social Studies Concentration,Banda Aceh-NAD,Indonesia

1994-1997:SecondaryStateIslamic Junior High School I, Banda Aceh-Indonesia

1988-1994:StatePrimary School61,Banda Aceh-NAD,Indonesia

Professional Experiences

Summer Term 2011:     part-time lecturer for Indonesian at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität

Aug 2005 - now:     Lecturer at English Departm., State Islamic Institute for Islamic Studies andLanguageDevelopment,Centerof IAIN Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh-NAD,Indonesia

Jan 2008 - now:     Researcher and political discourse analyst, the Aceh Institute

Nov 2007- Jan 2008:     Head of analyst team, Kata Hati Institute Banda Aceh

Jan - Sept 2007:     Freelance translator/interpreter for Global Accent Intl,Liverpool

March - Sept 2007:     Univ.of Liverpool International Ambassador & Phone Campaign, Officer for Southeast Asian Student Applicants,Liverpool,UK

Sept 2006 - Sept 2007:     Freelance contributor for Aceh local newspapers, web and magazines such as Serambi Indonesia Daily, Aceh Magazine, www.acehinstitute.org, Tabloid Kotras, Tabloid Bungong

Dec 2005 - July 2006:     CommunityEngagementVillageFacilitator, AIPRD LOGICA, Banda Aceh

March - April 2006: Youth & Mass Organizations Facilitator in Civilian Advocacy Strengthening Program, Acehnese Society Task Force (ACSTF), Banda Aceh

Jan - Feb 2006: Psychosocial trainer and translator, American Red Cross, Banda Aceh