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| ⚫ | '''Nikhat Shameem''' is a Fijian academic in the field of linguistics. Her research interests include language maintenance and shift of [[Pidgin|pidgins]], [[Creole language|creoles]] and [[Minority language|minority languages]], language teaching and assessment, and sociolinguistic surveys.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dr. Nikhat Shameem (Linguistics) |url=https://www.usp.ac.fj/linguistics-languages/linguistics-staff-profiles/dr-nikhat-shameem/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Discipline of Linguistics and Languages |language=en-US}}</ref> Shameem also leads initiatives to preserve and revitalise the [[Fiji Hindi|Fiji-Hindi]] language.<ref>{{Cite web |last=fijivillage |title=Fiji is the place of birth of Fiji Hindi - Dr Nikhat Shameem |url=https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Fiji-is-the-place-of-birth-of-Fiji-Hindi---Dr-Nikhat-Shameem-k5r9s2/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.fijivillage.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Nikhat Shameem''' is a Fijian academic in the field of linguistics. Her research interests include language maintenance and shift of [[Pidgin|pidgins]], [[Creole language|creoles]] and [[Minority language|minority languages]], language teaching and assessment, and sociolinguistic surveys.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dr. Nikhat Shameem (Linguistics) |url=https://www.usp.ac.fj/linguistics-languages/linguistics-staff-profiles/dr-nikhat-shameem/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Discipline of Linguistics and Languages |language=en-US}}</ref> Shameem also leads initiatives to preserve and revitalise the [[Fiji Hindi|Fiji-Hindi]] language.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=fijivillage |title=Fiji is the place of birth of Fiji Hindi - Dr Nikhat Shameem |url=https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Fiji-is-the-place-of-birth-of-Fiji-Hindi---Dr-Nikhat-Shameem-k5r9s2/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.fijivillage.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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Shameem was born and raised in [[Suva]], Fiji and studied education at the [[University of the South Pacific]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Journey Through Poetry |url=https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/the-fiji-times/20191215/282389811370859 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> She completed a diploma in teaching English as a second language, and a PhD in applied linguistics, at [[Victoria University of Wellington]], New Zealand. She completed a master's degree in business administraion at the [[University of Cumbria]], England, graduating in 2019.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Shameem graduates with MBA in leadership and sustainability in UK |url=https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/fiji-sun/20191130/281694026637749 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> |
Shameem was born and raised in [[Suva]], Fiji, and studied education at the [[University of the South Pacific]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=A Journey Through Poetry |url=https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/the-fiji-times/20191215/282389811370859 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> She completed a diploma in teaching English as a second language, and a PhD in applied linguistics, at [[Victoria University of Wellington]], New Zealand. She completed a master's degree in business administraion at the [[University of Cumbria]], England, graduating in 2019.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Shameem graduates with MBA in leadership and sustainability in UK |url=https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/fiji-sun/20191130/281694026637749 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> |
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Shammem worked for [[UNICEF]] in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and the Sudan, and returned to Fiji in 2018.<ref name=":1" /> In 2019, she was appointed interim director of the Fiji Higher Education Commission.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Shameem speaks Fiji |
Shameem speaks Fiji Hindi and is active in preserving and revitalisting the language.<ref name=":3" /> In 2019, she published a book of poetry in Fiji Hindi, and is the only person to have written and published poetry in this language.<ref name=":2" /> |
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== Publications == |
== Publications == |
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* Shameem, N. (1992). ''Arrival, and other stories''. Wellington Multicultural Educational Resource Centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arrival, and other stories {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://search.worldcat.org/title/154174499 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=search.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref> |
* Shameem, N. (1992). ''Arrival, and other stories''. Wellington Multicultural Educational Resource Centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arrival, and other stories {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://search.worldcat.org/title/154174499 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=search.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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* Shameem, N. (2019). ''Let the conch speak''. Nikhat Shameem.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Let the conch speak {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://search.worldcat.org/title/1145028676 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=search.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref> |
* Shameem, N. (2019). ''Let the conch speak''. Nikhat Shameem.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Let the conch speak {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://search.worldcat.org/title/1145028676 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=search.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:16, 22 April 2024
Nikhat Shameem is a Fijian academic in the field of linguistics. Her research interests include language maintenance and shift of pidgins, creoles and minority languages, language teaching and assessment, and sociolinguistic surveys.[1] Shameem also leads initiatives to preserve and revitalise the Fiji-Hindi language.[2]
Biography[edit]
Shameem was born and raised in Suva, Fiji, and studied education at the University of the South Pacific.[3] She completed a diploma in teaching English as a second language, and a PhD in applied linguistics, at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She completed a master's degree in business administraion at the University of Cumbria, England, graduating in 2019.[1][4]
Shammem worked for UNICEF in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and the Sudan, and returned to Fiji in 2018.[4] In 2019, she was appointed interim director of the Fiji Higher Education Commission.[4]
Shameem speaks Fiji Hindi and is active in preserving and revitalisting the language.[2] In 2019, she published a book of poetry in Fiji Hindi, and is the only person to have written and published poetry in this language.[3]
Publications[edit]
- Shameem, N. (1992). Arrival, and other stories. Wellington Multicultural Educational Resource Centre.[5]
- Shameem, N. (2019). Let the conch speak. Nikhat Shameem.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Dr. Nikhat Shameem (Linguistics)". Discipline of Linguistics and Languages. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b fijivillage. "Fiji is the place of birth of Fiji Hindi - Dr Nikhat Shameem". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b "A Journey Through Poetry". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Shameem graduates with MBA in leadership and sustainability in UK". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Arrival, and other stories | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Let the conch speak | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 April 2024.