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Prof. Shahla Ujayli
| Academic Rank/Date: | Professor |
|---|---|
| Email: | s.ujaily@aum.edu.jo |
| Ext. Number: | +962 (5) 3294444 – Ext. 5202 |
Degrees with fields, institution, and date:
| Degree | Discipline/Field | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Literature with distinction (95%). | Modern Arabic Literature & Cultural Studies | University of Aleppo | Syria | 2007 |
| MA. In Arabic Language & Literature with distinction (90%). | Modern Arabic Literature & Criticism | University of Aleppo | Syria | 2004 |
| High Diploma in Literary Studies, (Ranked first among students) | Literary Studies | University of Aleppo | Syria | 1999 |
| B.A. in Arabic Language & literature, with distinction | Arabic Language & Literature | University of Aleppo | Syria | 1998 |
Other Related Experience-Teaching, Industrial, etc.:
| Period | Position | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Faculty member of MA program for Arabic Studies | Middlebury College at Milles | USA | 2017- 2018 |
| Four Years | Lecturer of Modern Arabic Literature | University of Aleppo | Syria | 2007- 2011 |
Principal Publications of the Last Five Years:
| Publication | Year |
|---|---|
| Food as a sign of cultural identity In the Eighteen Century written works about Aleppo. Dirasat: Human and Social Science, 2023. | 2024 |
| The Inner Rhythm in non-metric Free Verse: Seven Poems (Sabcu Qasa:id) of Jabra Ibrahim Jabra as a sample). Dirasat: Human and Social Science, 2023. | 2023 |
| The Discourse of Exile in Poetry: Mahmoud Darwish’s Poem “Contrapuntal” Dedicated to Edwaed Said). Youth, Media, Education: Uganda and Beyond, Editor: Dr. Martin A M Gansinger, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2023. | 2023 |
| Story of Illness: The Confrontation between Culture and the Modern medical institution/ The Stories of Abdul Salam Ujayli as a Model). Alif: journal of Comparative Poetics, 2022. | 2022 |
| The Real and the Imaginary in the Writing about Refugees). 14th Conference of European Association of Modern Arabic Literature (EURAMAL), Sofia University/ Bulgaria, June/ 2022. | 2022 |
| (Through Our Eyes KS4 Anthology Teacher Pack: 24 brilliant texts to enrich your GCSE English curriculum). Chapter of Fictions: The memories of Cinderella’s Slippers, The Editor: Jo Heathcote, Collins, London, United Kingdom, 2022. | 2022 |
| The Role of Personal Story in making Arab feminist narrated History). International Conference of Celebrating Arab Women: Agents of Change & Progress, November 7-8, Online Conference organized by The Journal of Arabic & World Literature, London, UK, 2021. | 2021 |
| Knowledge and the Discourse Power of the Exile’s Writing). Dirasat: Human and Social Science, 2021. | 2021 |
| The Arabic Dystopia Novel: Historical context and technical features). Literary History Scientific Journal- Category M24, Institution of Art, Belgrade, 2020. | 2020 |
| The impact of literary text on the relationship between Language and Culture. Scientific Journal of King Feisal University, volume 21, issue 2, 2020 | 2020 |
| (A Bed for the King’s Daughter), as a book published by the international Publisher, University of Texas Press, 2020 | 2020 |
| (Summer with the Enemy). Novel as a refereed distinguished artwork, 2018 | 2018 |
| Transformation of Identity in the Arab novel: Jordanian novel as a model) Paper, Dirasat Journal, University of Jordan, volume 45, issue 2, 2018 | 2018 |
| (The Manifestations of Cultural Aspects in the Short Stories of Arab Women) Paper, Dirasat Journal, University of Jordan, volume 44, issue 3, 2017 | 2017 |
| (The Enlightening Role of the Eastern Christian Church). (Mor. Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim)- SOAS- University of London, 2016 | 2016 |
| Aesthetic Sensibility in the Earliest Arab Novels). (Hawlyat Journal) - N.16, Balamand University, Lebanon 2015 | 2015 |
| (Ahmed Al- Madini: The Icon of the Post- Colonial Writing in Morocco) paper. Assila Foundation, Morocco. 2014. | 2014 |
| (Welt Literature- a Post- Colonial Perspective) paper. Arabic Magazine of Humanities Science, Kuwait University, June, 2014 | 2014 |
| Cultural Tracks of Arab Novel in the Third Millennium), paper, Literature Maghrebine et Comparee (I), Reue Semestrielle Numero 7, 2eme Semestre, 2013. | 2013 |
Scientific and Professional Societies (Previous membership):
| Societies | Year |
|---|---|
| Member of the Manuscripts License Committee, Ministry of Culture, Jordan. | 2021- 2022 |
| Jury Member of the Storyteller Prize of Jordanian Universities, Al- Zaytoonah University, Amman. | 2019 |
| Member of Scientific Board of Abdul Hamid Shuman Foundation/ Children Literature Prize. | 2019- to present |
| Member of Scientific the National Team of Developing the Scientific Research, Abdul Hamid Shuman Foundation. | 2020- to present |
| Member of Jordanian society for scientific research. | 2008- to present |
| Member of editorial board of “scientific research Journal”, Jordanian society for scientific research. | 2011- to present |
| Member of the prize jury committee of the Jordanian Ministry of Culture- Novel Brunch. | 2016 |
| I held 8 storytelling sessions for the students of elementary schools of Madaba. | 2022- 2024 |
| I’m the editor of the Arabic documents and materials of the American University of Madaba. I’m the editor of the Arabic-published and confidential materials and documents of the American University of Madaba. I prepared several files for the American Un | 2011- 2024 |
Scholarships, Honors, Prizes, Awards & Juries:
| Scholarships, Honors, Prizes, Awards & Juries | By | Year |
|---|---|---|
| I was a distinguished guest to deliver a series of lectures about literature in translations through my translated books, at the most prestigious universities on the West Coast, in: Amherst College, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Middlebury College, | The hosted Universities, The International Prize of Arabic Fiction (Booker), and Lois Roth Foundation. | 2024 |
| State Prize of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Literature for the novel (Eye of the Cat). | Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | 2010 |
| My Novel (Summer with the enemy) was shortlisted for the International Prize of Arabic Novel (BOOKER). | International Prize of Arabic Novel- Abu Dhabi- London | 2019 |
| My Short Story’s Collection (The Bed of The King’s Daughter) was won the prize of the American University of Kuwait (Al Multaqa Prize), it is the finest prize for the Arabic short story. | Kuwait | 2017 |
| My Short Story’s Collection (The Bed of The King’s Daughter) was shortlisted for Banipal Prize for Arabic translated Literature. | London | 2022 |
| My Novel (A sky close to our house) was shortlisted for the International Prize of Arabic Novel (BOOKER). | Abu Dhabi- London | 2016 |
| I've been given the title of "Iron Lady" for the most influential women in the Syrian society. | the Syrian edition of the (Economist) | 2011 |
| Al-Basil Prize of distinction among the graduate students in Syrian Universities, (the 1st). | Syria | 1995-1996 |
| Member of the editorial board November. | International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (IJSTS) / New York | 30-2020 to present |
| Member of Academic Board of Tulliola International Italian Prize of Literature. | Senato della Repubblica/ Italian Republic Senate, Rome/ Italy/. | 2022 |
| Jury Member of Kuwait State Prize. | State of Kuwait | 2022 |
| Jury Member of Sultan Al- Owais Cultural Prize. | Dubai, United Arab of Emirates. | 2022 |
| Member of the Manuscripts License Committee. | Ministry of Culture, Jordan | 2021- 2022 |
| Member of Scientific Board of Abdul Hamid Shuman Foundation/ Children Literature Prize. | Hamid Shuman Foundation/ Jordan | 2019- to present |
| Jury Member of Mohammed Zafzaf Prize foe Arabic Novel. | Assilah, Morocco | 2018 |
Institutional and Professional Services in the Last Five Years:
| Period | Position | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Member of the Appellate Disciplinary Council for Faculty Members. | (AUM) | Jordan | 2024 until the present |
| 3 years | Member of the Committee of Scientific Research, 2021 to present. | (AUM) | Jordan | 2021 until the present |
| 2 years | Member of the University Grievance Committee for Employees. | (AUM) | Jordan | 2022- 2024. |
| 1 year | Member of Disciplinary Council of First Instance, (AUM), | (AUM) | Jordan | 2017 - 2023 |
| 1 year | Member of Conferences & Seminars Committee | (AUM) | Jordan | 2016- 2017 |
| 1 year | The Liaison Officer between (AUM) and the Higher Council for Science & Technology | (AUM) | Jordan | 2017 |
Professional Development Activities in the Last five Years:
| Program | Institutional | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Specialization of Modern Masterpieces of World Literature. | Harvard University | 2021 |
| Certificate of Specialization of Shakespeare. | British Council, London, | 2020 |
| Diploma in Cinema Studies | The Royal Film Commission, Amman, Jordan, | 2018-2019 |
| Certificate of training in Astronomy. | (Astro Jo) Foundation, Amman, Jordan. | 2018 |
| Certificate of training in (Gamification for Humanitarian Learning) | Humanitarian Leadership Academy, London/ Amman | 2019 |