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Mrs. Souad KHALAF (EL) GHAFARI
School of Engineering of Beirut
Faculty of Languages and Translation
Faculty of Science
National Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics
Instructor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext souad.khalaf1@usj.edu.lb
Souad Khalaf is an experienced English language literature instructor with 14 years in teaching and research. Alongside her language teaching, Souad has a strong passion for leading diverse literature courses, including 20th Century Drama, Reading Poetry, and Introduction to English Literature. Her research, developed through her Teaching Diploma and Master’s theses, explores postcolonial themes in works like The Colonized Colonizer in Williamss Streetcar and Joyce's Dubliners and Prisoners of the House in James Joyce's Dubliners. Souad earned her Ph.D. in English Language from Saint Joseph University-Beirut, focusing on decolonization through language. She has also published two papers examining the influence of language on social, economic, and contextual perceptions.
Highest degree : PhD in English Language - Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ)
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 2021 |
| English Language and Literature | Université Saint-Esprit- Kaslik (USEK) | Lebanon | 2007 |
| English Language and Literature | Université Saint-Esprit- Kaslik (USEK) | Lebanon | 2006 |
| English Language and Literature | Université Sainte Famille - Batroun | Liban | 2004 |
+ Teaching at USJ
English language (c1,c2,b1,b2) CEFR levels Placement test creation syllabus development
+ Teaching outside USJ
| Experience in University Teaching Outside USJ | Country | Institution | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Instructor | Lebanon | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (AUST) | 03/10/2011 | 07/12/2020 |
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Support for Insurance | Elite Global Insurance Services | 08/09/2008 | 01/09/2010 |
+ Expertise field
Art, Humanities, Religious Sciences
+ Research topics
Language decolonization
+ Publications and communications
KHALAF, S., & RIACHI HADDAD, N. (2021). Linguistic Means of Decolonization in Dubliners: Economic Social Contexts. Al-Kimiya, (20), 63-83. Retrieved: https://journals.usj.edu.lb/al-kimiya/article/view/629 Khalaf, S & Haddad N- R. (2021). Ellipses and Fragments: linguistic means of decolonization in Joyce’s Dubliners. Revue Traduction et Langues 20 (1), 156-170. Retrieved: https://www.asjp.cerist.dz/en/article/166740