رئيس قسم اللغة الانكليزية
Curriculum Vitae
Personal details
Full Name: Sabah Wajid Ali
Date of Birth: 01/07/1969
Nationality: Iraqi
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married with 4 children
Email address: scr@uokerbala.edu.iq
Tel / Mobile: +7810-1600-321
Address: Iraq-Kerbala-al-Eeman Neighborhood. Nearby the Stadium
PERSONAL PROFILE
I have been the leading person at the University of kerbala in terms of promoting its relationship with other world Universities. Part of my duty was to engage in bilateral negotiations with the major world Universities. I also am an enthusiastic and dedicated person, who enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. I am reliable, always deliver on time and thrive on completing a job to its specification. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and able to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am well motivated and organised and can work well on my own initiative. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels
I have a diverse professional background with educational qualifications in Instruction, Research, management and Interpretation through years of experience in academic institutions as well as international CSOs and NGOs.
EDUCATION
2001 – 2005 Baghdad University, Iraq
PhD, Literature– Postmodern Criticism. Department of Linguistics and
English Language-College of Arts. Research topic:
Subjective Criticism and the Different Manifestations of the “Self” in Some
Major Post-Modern Critical Trends.
1996 – 1999 Mustansiriya University, Iraq
MA, English Literature. Department of English .College of Arts. Research
topic: Socio-Political Ills in Selected Plays by Edward Bond
1993 – 1988 Mustansiriya University, Iraq.
BA (HONs). English Language and Literature. Department of English.
1988-1988 Kerbala High School
EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE
2001- Kerbala University, Iraq
Lecturer and Director of scholarships
I have been assigned the task of managing the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations and also taught a number of English Language courses to Literature at the department of English
Duties included:
- Contributing to the creation, design and implementation of the new Advanced English Minor programme
- Holding negotiations with many Internationally recognized universities.
- Deciding on curricular objectives and time management of outcome goals.
- Introducing postgraduate students to basic research methods such as hypothesis formation, selection of resources, data collection techniques, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Providing model sessions for undergraduates and teacher trainees.
- Mentoring new teachers and participating in regular peer observation sessions.
2007 – 2008
Seton Hall University, USA
Lecturer
Teaching English Drama at the Department of English. The lecturer’s
responsibility was to raise learners’ proficiency and mastery in English Drama.
Teaching Arabic for 4th year students at the School of Diplomacy affiliated with
the department of Asian Studies
Duties included:
- Writing placement tests
- Managing course review sessions
- Setting pre-requisite criteria for each module & conducting individual and group tutorials.
2003 – 2005 RTI, International
Grant Manager
Conducting request for payments and bid awards for entrepreneurs and also
supervising the whole bidding process with a group of engineers.
2003 – 2004 CPA, Kerbala
Translator/Interpreter
I was engaged as a translator/interpreter for Kerbala City Council after the
deposition of Saddam and provided language services to different public
sector institutions such as Social Services, Police and Court House. Main
duty was to be promptly available to offer Arabic-English-Arabic interpretation.
Duties also included translating and certifying written material.
1999 – 1998 UAE, Dubai
Teaching English in the UAE. – Dubai International Private School in Garhood-
Ber Deera.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Communication
- Good communication skills gained from keeping abreast with the best international academic institutions and Universities and dealing with them tactfully and diplomatically.
- Ability to speak in public and deliver informative and present ideas with no hesitation or shyness.
- I have been leading my University’s negotiations with many international Universities including ( Leicester University, Demontfort University, Cardiff University (UK) , Oklahoma University (USA), Moscow University, Voronezh State University, Saratov State University, Petersburg State University (Russia), University of Life Sciences, University of Chemistry, South Bohemia University, and Burno University(Zech Republic)
- Very persuasive an always well presented.
Team Work
- Experience gained from various roles of employment made it possible for me not only participate in teamwork but rather manage and organise teamwork in the most efficient possible way.
- Experience of working within a team-based culture involved planning, organisation, co-ordination and commitment.
Problem Solving
- Development of strong analytic and diagnostic skills as part of the degree course and the subjects of Physics and Mathematics at A-Levels.
Languages
- Arabic(Native), English (Excellent), French(V.Good) developed through a professional career.
Other Activities Research
“Defamiliarization: Perception as an Aesthetic End: A Study of John
Donne’s Poetry”. Published in Babil University Journal.
“ Animal Imagery in the Poetry of Edwin Muir”. Published in Babil
University Journal.
“The Identity Problematic in the Poetry of Langston Hughes”. Published
in Kerbala University Journal.
“The Ambivalence of Materialism and Sanctity in James Baldwin’s Go Tell
it on the Mountain. Published in Babil University Journal, 2010.
Essays:
1-“Reader-response Theory of Stanly Fish” by Chris Lang.Trans.Dr.Sabah Wajid Ali.Published in Al-Mutamar Newspaper,Sat.19/Jul./03.
2-An essay entitled ” the Hermeneutics of Gadameer: on the Interpretations of Discourse import” by Dr.Sabah Wajid Ali, published in Al-Mutamar 13/May/05
3-A translation of an essay ” Terrorism: The Arab Media Coverage of Terrorism” By Dr.Muhammad Al-Nawawi.Published by Al-Furat Cultural Center June/05.www.fcdrs.com.
4-An article entitled ” Edward Said: The Journey Inside” published in Karbala University Paper, 15/Feb./06.
5-A translation “Arab Science and the Western World”. Published in Al-Sawati’ Monthly magazine, first issue June/06
6-A translation of an essay by Vaclav Havel “The Necessity of Transcendence in the Postmodern World” published in Al-Asda’ Cultural Magazine Feb/04.
7-A published coverage of the activities of the ICSP.(Iraqi Civil Society Program) in Al-Hiwar paper issued in Babylon 1/Sept./05.
8-“ Political Influences Anticipating Romanticism”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
9- “The Emergence of Nationalist States in Europe: Germany as an Example”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
10- “The Socio-Political Scene of post WWII Britain. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
11- “The Post-WWII Theatrical Scene in England”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
12- “Postmodernism:-a Subjective Sphere”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
13- “Understanding Marxism”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
14- “Feminist Criticism: The Gender self”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
15- “On Violence”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
16- “Violence in Edward Bond’s Plays”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
17- “Brecht and Bond: The Emergence of the Epic Theatre. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
18- “The Influence of Arab Moslem Thinkers on the West: Putting West Europe on Track”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
19- “The Martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hussein and the Symbolism of Universal Freedom”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
20- “Poets and Painters”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
21- “The Holy Quran and Christianity”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
22- Stories of the Brick Plant. A short story. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspaper.
23- “Formalist Criticism”. An essay published in the Kerbala University Newspapesr.
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