Dr. Kian Pishkar

Assistant Professor

Islamic Azad University, Jieroft, Iran.

Email: Kian.pishkar@gmail.com

Qualifications

2017 Ph.D., Teaching of English language, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

1994 M.A., English Language and Literature, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.

1991 B.A., English Language and Literature, Islamic Azad University, Ardebil, Iran.

Publications (Selected)

1. Pishkar, K., Moinzadeh, A., & Dabaghi, A. (2017). Modern English Drama and the Students' Fluency and Accuracy of Speaking. English Language Teaching, 10(8), 69-77.
2. Sarvestani, M. S., & Pishkar, K. (2015). The effect of written corrective feedback on writing accuracy of intermediate learners. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 5(10), 2046-2052.
3. Basereh, N., & Pishkar, K. (2016). Self-directed learning and self- efficacy belief among Iranian EFL learners at the advanced level of language proficiency. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 3(1), 232-240.
4. Karimy, S., & Pishkar, K. (2017). The relationship among ELT students' speaking accuracy and fluency and teachers' oral skill class presentation. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 4(2), 47-56.
5. Basereh, N., & Pishkar, K. (2016). The relationship among self-efficacy beliefs, self-directed learning, and critical thinking: A case of advanced EFL learners. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 3(2), 19-27.
6. Sabzalipour, M., & Pishkar, K. (2015). Translation strategies of proper nouns in children's literature. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 2(6), 73-79.
7. Kalali, N. N., & Pishkar, K. (2015). The effect of genre-based teaching on Iranian EFL learners' L2 reading comprehension. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 2(7), 123-137.
8. Arshiyan, P., & Pishkar, K. (2015). A study of Iranian professors' perceptions of EFL university students' autonomy. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 2(5), 197-214.
9. Pishkar, K., Ketabi, S., Darma, D. B., & Antony, O. (2013). Effects of teaching of modern American drama as a method for speaking fluency in BA EFL students. American Open Modern Language Journal, 1(1), 01-10.
10. Kheirkhah, S., & Pishkar, K. (2018). Alienation and loneliness of American postmodern characters in Salinger's masterpiece Catcher in The Rye. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 5(6), 28-41.
11. Pishkar, K. (2014). Narratology of Symbolism Based On Stream Of Consciousness in V. Woolf's To the Lighthouse and Maroufy's Symphony of Dead. Journal of Science and today's world www. journalsci. com.
12. Pishkar, K. (2014). Discourse Analysis of Love & Death in Shakespeare’ s Major Plays. Journal of Science and today's world www. journalsci. com.