In the session professor Newby explained to the students the required potentials and skills that qualify English Language Students to meet the challenges of the 21st century as global citizens.

He explored the roles played by theories and approaches based on cognitive aspects and discussed the gap between theory and practice in the field of linguistics and TEFL studies and how this gap can be reduced. In addition, he emphasized the importance of investing in communicative,linguistic and cognitive competencies in teaching and language learning in general.

The session was well attended by both students and academic staff members where the discussions were lively and informative.