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CURRICULUM VITAE
Shaho Saeed, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Arabic Literature and Modern Criticism
Sulaimani 46001, Kurdistan region – Iraq
shaho.saeed@komar.edu.iq shahosaeedf@gmail.com
+964(0)7701585342
Education
Fulbright - Humphrey Fellowship
2018 – 2019
Pennsylvania State University
College of Education, University Park PA, USA
Discipline: Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
Capstone: Developing Critical Thinking in Higher Education
Ph.D.
2003 – 2007
University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan region – Iraq
Discipline: Modern Criticism and Arabic Literature
Dissertation: “The Philosophical Dimension of Novelistic Focalization: A Phenomenological Study of Salim Barakat's Literary Experience"
M.A.
1997 - 2000
University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan region – Iraq
Discipline: Comparative Literary Studies (Arabic, Persian and Kurdish)
Thesis: “The Significance of Rhythmic Structure: A Comparative Study between Arabic, Persian and Kurdish Literatures"
B.A.
1987 – 1991
University of Baghdad, Baghdad – Iraq
College of Al-Sharia & Islamic Studies,
Discipline: Theology and Islamic Studies.
Graduation Project: “Structuralism as a Critical Method.”
Experience
Komar University of Science & Technology Iraqi Kurdistan Region
(April 2013 - Present)
Full Time Faculty Member
University Courses’ Coordinator
Critical Thinking Foundation
Iraqi Kurdistan Region
(Present)
Board of Directors' President
American University of Iraq – Sulaimani AUIS
English Department
(February 2020 –Present)
Part Time Faculty Member
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (April 2019 – June 2019)
Visiting Researcher
Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
(October 2018 – April 2019)
Professional Affiliate
Critical Thinking Researcher
University of Human Development
Iraqi Kurdistan Region
(September 2016 – May 2018)
Curriculum Development Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Modern Criticism and Arabic Literature
Kurdistan Parliament
Erbil – Iraq
(August 2009 - November 2011)
Member of Parliament MP
Parliamentary Committee Member of Culture, Archaeology, Media & PR
University of Sulaimani - Iraq
(May 2000 – August 2009)
Faculty Member
Secretary of Strategic Planning Committee
Voice of Kurdistan People
Erbil , Sulaimani
(1992 – 1998)
Journalist
Head of Arabic Division
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught in English:
§ Academic Debate, Komar university of Science and Technology, (2017-Present)
§ Philosophy of Religion, Lecture Series, Pennsylvania State University- Pasquerilla Center, USA, (Spring 2019).
§ Critical & Creative Thinking, Komar university of Science and Technology, (2014-2017)
§ Introduction to Ethics, Komar University of Science and Technology (2014-2017)
§ Philosophy of Scienc, Komar university of Science and Technology, (Spring 2016)
§ Introduction to Islamic theology, M.A. Course, Islamic Studies department, College of Humanities, University of Sulaimani, (2007-2008)
Courses Taught in Arabic:
§ Introductory Arabic, American University of Iraq – Sulaimani AUIS (2020- Present)
§ Intermediate Arabic, American University of Iraq – Sulaimani AUIS (2020 - 2021)
§ Modern Arabic Criticism, University of Human Development UHD (2016-2018)
§ Modern Arabic Literature, University of Human Development UHD (2016-2018)
§ Classical Arabic Criticism, University of Human Development UHD (2017-2018)
§ Arabic Linguistic and Literary Sources, University of Human Development UHD (2016-2017)
§ Andalusia Literature, University of Human Development UHD (2016-2017)
§ History of Arabic Literature, University of Sulaimani, College of Humanities (2000-2009)
§ Arabic Literary Criticism, University of Sulaimani, College of Humanities (2000-2008)
§ Methodology Research for Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Sulaimani, College of Humanities (2000-2005)
§ Classical Arabic Literature, University of Sulaimani, college of languages (2006-2007)
§ Modern Philosophy for Islamic Studies, University of Sulaimani, College of Humanities (2001-2003)
§ Ancient Islamic Philosophy, University of Sulaimani, college of humanities (2000 -2003).
§ Aesthetics and Philosophy of Beauty, University of Sulaimani, College of Fine Arts (2004-2006).
§ Artistic Criticism, University of Sulaimani, College of Fine Arts (2003-2005)
§ Arabic Language for media and Communication, Sulaimani Technical Institute (2003-2005)
Courses Taught in Kurdish:
§ Kurdology & Kurdish Studies, Komar university of science and technology, (2013- 2015)
§ History of Political Thought, University of Sulaimani, college of political sciences (2006-2008)
§ Sociology of Knowledge, University of Sulaimani, college of humanities (2003-2005)
§ History of Social Thought, University of Sulaimani, college of humanities (2003-2004)
§ Introduction to Philosophy, University of Sulaimani, college of humanities (2002-2004)
Publications
Books and Book Chapters:
§ Arabs and Kurds: Interests, Fears and Common Points, (Book Chapter in Arabic), Doha, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, 2019
§ Liberalism: The History and Philosophical Roots. (Book Chapter in Kurdish), Sardam Dossiers, Sulaimani, Sardam Printing and Publishing House, 2017
§ Civil Society: The Concept and Role. (Book Chapter in Kurdish), Sardam Dossiers, Sulaimani, Sardam Printing and Publishing House, 2016
§ The Change: On Arab Spring. (Book Chapter in Arabic), London, Azzamam, 2013. (ISBN: 978-0-9552670-6-2)
§ The Philosophical Focalization of Novel. (Book in Arabic), Sulaimani, Sardam Printing and Publishing House, 2007
§ Dialogues. Edited by Shwan Ahmed. (Book Chapter in Kurdish), Sulaimani, Municipality books, 2004
§ The Vase of Colors. (Book in Arabic) Beirut, Dar Al-Adaab, 2003
Academic Articles (In Arabic):
§ “Kurdish Existential Concern in Arabic Poetry: A Poetics of the Alienation and Settlement for AL-Suhrawardy and Salim Barakat”. Journal of the University of Human Development, Vol. 4, No. 1, March 2018. 2018. ISSN 2411-7765. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21928/juhd.v4n1y2018.pp57-67
§ “The Fabled Image of the Kurds in the Arab Heritage”. Journal of the University of Human Development, Vol. 3, No. 2, June 2017. DOI: 10.21928/juhd.20170610.29, e-ISSN: 2411-7757, p-ISSN 2411-7765
§ “The Symbolical and Significant Coherence of the Sufist Poetic Heritage”. Journal of the University of Sulaimani, No. B: 22, 2008
§ “The Sociological Background of the Narrative Perspective in Multi-voiced Novels”. Journal of the University of Tikrit, No.2 May 2007
§ “The Being of World and the Being of Object”. Journal of the University of Sulaimani, No. B: 8 2006
§ “The Comparative Literature and its Contribution in the Dialogue of Civilizations”. Journal of the University of Sulaimani, No. B: 8 2001
§ “Poetic of Narrative”. Kurdistan Academics Journal, No. B: 1 2001
Translated Books and Articles:
§ Words and Beauty: Critical Articles. (Book translated from Arabic to Kurdish). Iraq, Sulaimani, Sardam Printing and Publishing House, 2020.
§ “The Renaissance”, George Parfitt, translated to Kurdish from the Arabic version of Encyclopedia of literature and criticism, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 56, 2008
§ Human rights, representation and citizenship, Alain Touraine, translated to Kurdish, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 55, 2008
§ “Augustanism”, David Nokes, translated to Kurdish, Arabic version of Encyclopedia of literature and criticism, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 41, 2005
§ Limitation on power, Alain Touraine, translated to Kurdish, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 40, 2005
§ “Literature”, Roger Fowler, 2parts, translated to Kurdish, Arabic version of Encyclopedia of literature and criticism, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 37-38, 2005
§ “Postmodernism”, Robert B. Ray, translated to Kurdish, Arabic version of Encyclopedia of literature and criticism, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 36, 2004
§ “Modernism”, David Brooks, translated to Kurdish, Arabic version of Encyclopedia of literature and criticism, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 35, 2004
§ Representative political actors, Alain Touraine, translated to Kurdish, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 33, 2004
§ Citizenship, Alain Touraine, translated to Kurdish, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 32, 2004
§ Democracy: A new idea, Alain Touraine, translated to Kurdish, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 31, 2004
§ Philosophical Bases of Frankfort School, Mohammed Nuraddin Afaya, translated to Kurdish, Sardam: foreign culture magazine, No. 8, 2000
Conferences, Forums and Symposiums
§ “The annual Philosophy of Religion Conference: Humanity an Endangered Idea?” Claremont Graduate University, California, USA, February 21-23, 2019
§ “43rd Annual Conference of Association for the Study of Higher Education ASHE”, Tampa – Florida, USA, November 14-17, 2018
§ “Global Leadership Forum – Humphrey Voices: Creating a Shared Future”, by U.S Department of State and the Institute of International Education, Washington DC, October 28 – November 1, 2018
§ “Assessing Critical Thinking In Higher Education”, The University of Kansas, USA: Conference for Humphrey Fellows, July 25, 2018
§ “Literature Promotion and Literary Criticism”. Workshop facilitated by (elbarlament) and Foreign Office of Federal Republic of Germany in Erbil- Iraq, December 29, 2017
§ "Arabs and Kurds: Shared Hopes and Common Fears". Academic conference organized by Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, (Doha - Qatar), April 29- May 1, 2017
§ "Heritage and Identity". Academic symposium organized by College of Languages, University of Human Development UHD, April 13, 2017
§ "The Semiotics of Mythical Image of Kurds in Arabic Heritage". Paper presented at the international conference of the University of Human Development UHD, April 9, 2017
§ "Phenomenology as a Method of Literary Criticism". Seminar presented at Arabic department, college of languages, University of Human Development UHD, January 1, 2017
§ "Cinema and Identity". Panel at American University of Iraq –Sulaimani, October 4th, 2016
§ “Egocentrism as a Barrier to Thinking”, Komar university of Science and Technology, May 19th, 2016
§ “Media & ISIS” workshop, Mashq organization for democracy and media development, Sulaimani, Kurdistan region, Iraq, June 2015
§ Scientific conference of the University of Human Development, Kurdistan region, Iraq, April 2014
§ Festival of the Ministry of Culture in the Kurdistan Region, Sulaimani, 2006
§ The Cultural Season of College of Political Sciences on Democracy, University of Sulaimani, 2004 - 2005
§ Seminar on democracy and citizenship, Badlisi cultural center, Sulaimani, 2004
§ Scientific Conference on Globalization, University of Sulaimaniya, 2003
§ Scientific Conference of the University of Sulaimaniya, 2000
§ Galawezh Literary Festival, Sulaimani, Kurdistan region, Iraq, 1999
Languages
§ English: Professional proficiency
§ Arabic: Bilingual proficiency
§ Kurdish: Bilingual proficiency
§ Persian: Limited proficiency
English Proficiency Certificates
§ The University of Kansas, USA: Academic English Program for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows, June 2 – July 28, 2018
§ The American University of Iraq – Sulaimani, Conversational English, September 2008
§ University of Sulaimani, The certificate of proficiency in English, No. 74, July 2001
Special Academic Courses
§ PHIL 564: Major Figures in Twentieth Century Philosophy (One semester- 3 hours per week), Pennsylvania State University, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Philosophy. Professor: Dr. Leonard Lawlor, Spring 2019 – Present
§ PHIL 10: Critical Thinking (One semester- 3 hours per week), Pennsylvania State University, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Philosophy. Professor: Dr. Sam Gault, Fall Semester 2018
§ Critical Thinking in Global Challenges, University of Edinburgh, by Coursera (Online), License FRFMQEV8XY February 2015
§ Ignite Your Everyday Creativity, University at Buffalo (UB), by Coursera (Online), License HYP8ZDLTUK, March 2015
Cultural & Press Activities
§ Permanent participant in ‘Dialogue program’ on NRT TV in Kurdish Language, (March 2015 – January 2016)
§ Member of the Kurdistan Syndicate of Journalists, (2004 - present)
§ Member of the International Federation of Journalists, 2008-2010
§ Member of Editorial Board of (Kurdish Sardam Magazine), published by Sardam Printing and Publishing House in Sulaimani, Iraqi Kurdistan, (1999-2009)
§ Member of Editorial Board of (Al-Arabic Sardam Magazine) for cultural communion between Arabs and Kurds, published by Sardam Printing and Publishing House in Sulaimani, Iraqi Kurdistan, (2008-2009)
§ Giving Regular lectures in the Asuda Organization for the women's rights in Iraqi Kurdistan (2007-2008)
§ Giving Regular lectures at the National Center for Gender Studies in Sulaimani, Iraqi Kurdistan, (2007-2008)
Community Service
§ Volunteer lecturer at Pennsylvania State University - Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development, USA, Spring 2019
§ Volunteer worker at Thrift Store: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, State College: Pennsylvania, USA, from October 19 to December 19, 2018 (3 hours per week)
§ Volunteer participant in KUST campaign for Syrian refugee relief in the camp of Arbat- Sulaimani, Iraq, 2013
§ Volunteer artistic instructor, College of Arts, University of Sulaimani, Iraq, from October 2006 to May 2007 (8 months)
§ Volunteer social instructor, College Of Humanities, University of Sulaimani, Iraq, from October 2005 to May 2006 (8 months)
§ Volunteer teacher of Arabic language in Bakrajo secondary school for Agriculture in Sulaimani, Iraq, from October to December 1991 (3 monthes)
Awards
§ The first prize winner in the Festival of the Ministry of Culture in Iraqi Kurdistan Region for a research on Culture, Globalization and Terrorism, Sulaimani, Iraqi Kurdistan, 2005
§ The first prize winner in Galawezh Literary Festival for a research on Sufist Poetic Heritage, Sulaimani, Kurdistan region, Iraq, 1999
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