PhD in Arabic | Assistant Professor with 19+ Years Experience

Sami A.

I am a career academic and scholar with over 19 years of experience in higher education. I hold a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature and have served as an Assistant Professor, delivering more than 9,000 hours of university-level classroom instruction. My career has been dedicated to the sophisticated study of the Arabic language, leading me to author five published books on subjects ranging from Classical poetry to modern prose. This high-level academic background allows me to offer students a depth of linguistic and cultural expertise that is rarely found outside of a university setting.

My teaching experience has been exclusively within the university environment, where I have mentored a diverse range of students, from undergraduate beginners to advanced doctoral candidates. My pedagogical approach is rooted in structuralism and semantics, focusing on the intricate ways language functions as a system of meaning. Whether I am leading a large lecture or working one-on-one with a graduate student on their thesis, my goal is to break down complex philological and literary concepts into clear, actionable insights. I specialize in helping students navigate the 'music' of poetry and the rigors of Classical Arabic (Fusha) with the precision expected at the collegiate level.

Now that I have relocated to the United States, I am eager to bring this university-grade instruction to learners who are serious about mastering the Arabic language. I am an ideal match for college students seeking to excel in their coursework, researchers needing specialized linguistic support, or professionals who require a scholarly approach to Modern Standard Arabic. I bring nearly two decades of proven academic success to every session and look forward to helping you achieve your highest educational goals.